For, the most complete Salat is that which includes the...
For, the most complete Salat is that which includes the recitation of the Holy Qur’an, its invocations and other conditions that are available in the traditions of the Holy Prophet (‘s) and his infallible progeny (‘a). As the Qur’an itself descended in stages and the traditions of the infallible were narrated sequentially, proves that Salat of the Prophets (‘a) prior to the Holy Prophet (‘s) and that of the Muslims in early Islam, was only in its metaphorical sense (and not as used today).
Then it will not be incorrect if we say: The literal meaning of Salat is…
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