A priest, a minister and a guru sat discussing the best positions for prayer, while a telephone repairman worked nearby. “Kneeling is definitely the best way to pray,” the priest said. “No,”

He continued, “The first prayer, Fajr, is performed at dawn. We begin by standing and reciting verses from the Quran, then bowing in respect, and finally, we prostrate, placing our forehead on the ground in complete submission. This position is called ‘Sujood’ and is considered the closest a person can be to Allah.”

The priest nodded thoughtfully. “That sounds deeply reverent. The act of placing one’s forehead on the ground must be very humbling.”

“Indeed,” Ahmad agreed. “The second prayer, Dhuhr, is performed at noon, followed by Asr in the afternoon, Maghrib at sunset, and Isha at night. Each prayer includes multiple cycles of these movements. The physical actions, combined with the spiritual recitations, help us maintain a constant connection with our Creator throughout the day.”