Presence in Prayer: Understanding What You Say
Transform Your Salah from Habit to Heartfelt Connection
How many times have you stood in prayer, reciting words you’ve known since childhood — yet felt disconnected, distracted, or rushed?
Salah is meant to be more than a ritual — it is a direct conversation with Allah ﷻ, a moment of peace, reflection, and purpose. But without understanding what we say, it’s easy for our prayers to become routine.
“Presence in Prayer: Understanding What You Say” is a 6-week journey designed to help you reclaim the spiritual essence of Salah by exploring the meanings behind every phrase, and reflecting on the short surahs we frequently recite.
This course will guide you to pray with awareness, focus, and heart — so that each time you stand before your Lord, you do so with meaning and presence.
What You Will Learn
- The meanings and significance of every phrase within Salah — from the opening Takbir to the final Salam.
- How each movement in prayer reflects deep spiritual wisdom.
- The keys to developing lasting khushoo’ (focus and serenity) in every prayer.
- A detailed exploration of 12 short surahs, ensuring that your recitation is filled with understanding, not habit.
- Practical strategies to overcome distraction and make Salah your daily source of peace.
Surahs Covered
We will reflect on 12 concise yet powerful surahs often recited in prayer, unlocking their themes, lessons, and relevance to daily life:
- Surah Al-Fatihah
- Surah Al-Ikhlas
- Surah Al-Falaq
- Surah An-Nas
- Surah Al-Kawthar
- Surah Al-Asr
- Surah Al-Kafirun
- Surah Al-Ma'un
- Surah Quraysh
- Surah Al-Feel
- Surah Al-Takathur
- Surah Al-Humazah
By the end of the course, you will connect with these surahs in the most beautiful of ways, insha Allah!
Course Schedule
- Live Sessions: Every Thursday for 6 weeks
- Time: 6.45pm – 7.45pm (BST)
- Start Date: Thursday, 2nd May 2025
- Term Dates:
- 1st May
- 8th May
- 16th May
- 22nd May
- 29th May
- 12th June
- Location: Online (Link provided upon registration)
- Recordings: All sessions will be recorded and uploaded for those who miss a class or wish to revisit the lessons.
Study With Us
- Week 1: Beginning with Allah’s Greatness — Seeking Protection in His Presence (29:37)
- Week 2: The Intention, Takbir & Thana' (17:14)
- Week 3: Seeking Refuge in Salah (Ta'awwudh), Commencing with Allah's Name (Basmala) & Surah al-Fatiha (124:45)
- Week 4: Bowing (ruku'), Tasmi' and Tahmid (67:48)
- Week 5: Prostration (Sajda) till end of Salah with Salam (55:58)
- Week 6: Witr — Du'a Qunut (19:12)