The Importance of Salah

Discover the importance of the second pillar (Arkan) of our faith. Know that the establishing of the salah is one thing that is physically, mentally and spiritually uplifting and beneficial.

Standing Before Allah

When we offer our salah, we are standing before the One, Unseen, Merciful Creator, who is the Owner of all and everything.

Story of Al-Miraj

Parents, or the leader, read the story of Al Miraj to the scouts, specially concerning the numbers of salah we perform every day.

Learn Preparation for Salah

Learn how to prepare for salah and what these acts are (the intention or niyah; and the wudhu or ablution).

Know the Five Daily Salah

Know the names of the five daily salah (must be able to write them down or verbalize them).

Know Number of Rakahs

Know the number of rakahs in salat-ul-fajr and zuhr prayers.

Explain the Meaning of Salah

Explain the meaning of salah in simple terms. Girl Scouts can make a poster board or demonstrate this activity.

Demonstrate Obligatory Positions

Demonstrate 4 of the seven obligatory positions in the salah.

Demonstrate Wudhu

Demonstrate to the group how to make wudhu.

Recite Surah Al-Fatihah

Know and be able to recite Surah-al-Fatihah in Arabic. Hear the meaning of this important Surah again and again.

Demonstrate 2 Rakah

Demonstrate to the group or leader at least 2 rakah of Salah.

Show Etiquette of Salah

Demonstrate at least 1 etiquette of Salah and the Masjid (e.g. being quiet when someone is praying, not passing in front of someone who has a sutrah in front of them, keeping the masjid area free of clutter and noise, etc.).

Review Al-Miraj Story

As a group, review the story of Al Miraj together and its significance in the number of salahs we pray every day. Read a few paragraphs individually to the rest of the Girl Scouts.

Name Five Daily Salahs and Times

Name the five daily Salahs and what time of day they must be performed.

Learn Du'a for Wudhu

Learn a du'a that you can say before and after performing wudhu.

Learn Seven Positions & Surahs

Learn the seven positions of Salah, and know two additional Surah's besides Al-Fatihah (2 short and 1 long or 3 of the Quls, that is, Surah Al Ikhlas, Al Falaq and An Naas). Concentrate on their meanings when you learn and recite them in your salah.

Know Fard and Sunnah

Know what is meant by the word fard, and what is meant by the word sunnah/nafl in your salah.

Know Direction of Qiblah

Know the direction of the Qiblah (the direction you should face for the salah).

Know Hadith and Quran Ayah

Know a hadith about salah, and find at least one Ayah in the Quran al-Kareem which tells us that we should perform the salah. Junior Girl Scouts must know one hadith and one Ayah of the Quran al-Kareem, while the Cadette Girl Scouts must know two of each.

Learn Three Etiquettes

Learn at least three etiquettes of salah (and be able to explain, verbally or by poster board).

Know Fard Salah Rakahs

Know what is fard salah and how many rakahs in each of the fard salah.

Teach Younger Scouts

Demonstrate to a Brownie or Daisy Girl Scout or group, how to perform the wudhu, and two rakah of salah.

Perform Fard Salah as Jamaa'

Perform the fard salah (any one) as a jamaa' all together.

Share Hadith Knowledge

Share your knowledge of a hadith about salah with the group.

Make a Daily Chart

Make a daily chart on a poster board and give yourself a star every time you perform your salah.

Humility and Equality in Salah

Salah teaches us humility before our Most Merciful Creator. Standing shoulder to shoulder, we bow in complete submission to Allah — equal before Him regardless of race, wealth, or status, as all are descendants of Adam and Hawwa (peace be upon them).

Discover Hadith about Al-Isra and Al-Miraj

Discover a hadith about al-Isra and al-Miraj.

Learn About Masjid al-Kiblatain

Know why Allah prescribed for us to pray in the direction of the Kaaba. Learn the story behind Masjid al Kiblatain (the masjid of the two kiblaa).

Explain Seven Positions

Know the seven positions of salah and be able to explain them to the group. Remember, the positions have their significance in demonstrating complete obedience and submission before Allah SwT.

Know Three Additional Surahs

Know three additional Surah (short Surahs) of the Quran al-Kareem. Concentrate on the meanings as you learn them and recite them.

Know Names of Positions

Know the names of each of the salah positions, like rukuh, sujood, qiyaam, etc.

Learn Three Etiquettes

Learn at least three etiquettes of salah. You must be able to demonstrate or verbalize it.

Discover Teaching Methods

Discover different methods that can be used to teach someone how to perform the salah. Share it with the group (posters, internet, etc.).

Learn Nafl Salah

Have your parents or relative teach you how to perform the nafl part of salaah. Share it with the group.

Know What Nullifies Wudhu and Salah

Know the actions that can nullify the wudhu and the salah.

Make Fajr a Habit

Get up for Fajr and make salah with your parents for a week. Make it a habit to do all your five salahs.

Earn Jummah Patch

Earn the Jumaa Patch available at the National Islamic Committee on Girl Scouting website: nics.com

Know Additional Surahs

Ambassadors must know all of the above and two additional Surahs (including Ayat-ul-Kursi).

Teach Brownie Group

Teach a Brownie group how to make wudhu, and 2 rakaah of salah.

Know Hadith and Quran Commandments

Know a hadith about salah, and 4 places where you can find mention of the Commandment to establish salah in the Quran al-Kareem.

Teach Junior Scout

Teach a Junior Girl Scout who does not know how to pray, proper wudhu and make 2 rakaah of salah.

Lead a Salah

Lead a salah with a friend(s), or with the women in your family.

Write Salah in Arabic

Know how and teach a younger group to write the word salah in Arabic.

Create/Use a Compass

Create a compass, or use a compass, showing the direction to make salah as a group.

Discuss Prayer Direction

Discuss with a group why we as Muslims pray in that direction.