by Jinan Bastaki

When we say salah most of us believe it begins when we stand and say “Allahu Akbar” (God is great). But it begins before that. The Prophet ﷺ said:
لا زال أحدكم في صلاة ما انتظر الصلاة

A person is considered in prayer as long as he is waiting for the prayer (Bukhari, Muslim).

For men, this refers to one who has prepared for and is waiting for the prayer to start in the mosque. For women who are not at the mosque, this refers to performing wudhu and dressing in the appropriate attire, if necessary, and w