Salat: This word has been retained in brackets and its translation “worship” prefixed to it, to convey the sense of the formal worship which consists of standing, bowing down, sitting, prostrating etc. It has been translated by some as prayer which appears to be a more appropriate translation of the word ‘Dua’ used for seeking Allah’s help.

The true knowledge (Ilm) imparted through the Quran leading to fear of Allah (Taqwa) should give rise to a strong belief in the unseen (Imaan) which in turn should force one to act accordingly (Islam) Belief in the unseen does not mean blind faith without reason. On the contrary, we are invited through the Quran itself to reflect on the creation, reason out and then come to the conclusion that there is an all-powerful Creator Who has created the Universe with a set purpose (Chapter 3: Verse 191, Chapter 10: Verse 24, Chapter 13: Verse 3, Chapter 16: Verse 10 – 11, Chapter 30: Verse 8, Chapter 45: Verse 12 – 13).  Many of the Verses of the Quran and our own interaction with the creation provide sufficient reason and proof to believe in the existence of the unseen items of our faith. History provides sufficient proof about the messengers of Allah (SWT). Death proves the existence of angels. It is scientifically reasoned out that the present phase of the Universe will come to an end and a new Universe will be recreated which we call the ‘hereafter’ (Akhirat). The whole Universe and the laws governing its existence can be produced as evidence to prove the existence of the all-Powerful Creator – Allah (SWT). The very first action after belief, is the establishment of formal worship i.e. Salat for the remembrance of Allah (SWT) (Chapter 20: Verse 14) and for keeping away from indecencies and sins (Chapter 29: Verse 45). This is to be followed by spending in the cause of Allah (SWT) from that which He Himself has provided, we are required to spend our surplus money (Chapter 2: Verse 219) on parents, relatives, orphans, the needy and the wayfarer (Chapter 2: Verse 215) with the only aim of seeking the Attention of Allah (SWT) who would repay in full whatever we spend in accordance with His instruction (Chapter 2: Verse 272) Salat is essential for the survival of the self (Nafs) and spending for the right cause is essential for the survival of the community, just like food which is essential for the survival of the body and marriage which is essential for the survival of the human species. The sequence suggested here is:
1. Acquiring of Quranic knowledge
2. Being certain about the truth of this knowledge
3. Fearing Allah (SWT) as He deserves to be feared
4. Belief, in the sense of accepting to be at peace with Him by obeying all His orders and finally
5. Action.