Is namaz a form of meditation?

Is namaz a form of meditation?

Introduction. Islamic prayer, commonly represented by the Arabic term salat, is a form of meditation,1 and it is obligatory for Muslims to perform the prayers five times daily at specific prescribed times of the day.

What does Muraqabah mean?

Muraqabah is an Arabic word for "meditation", usually a variety performed in Sufi Islam. Muraqabah is slightly different from meditation, since it is a religious practice, while meditation is for the peace of mind. Prophet Muhammad SAW performed this practice when he retreated to the Cave of Hira.

How did Muhammad meditate?

He was a deeply spiritual man, and often spent time in meditation on Mount Hira. The traditional story of the Qur'an tells how one night in 610 he was meditating in a cave on the mountain when he was visited by the angel Jibreel who ordered him to recite.

What is FIKR?

Nair focuses specifically on what's known in Sufism as Fikr, sometimes referred to as Muraqaba—techniques that help focus the mind through invoking God's name. The end goal is proximity to divinity, and purity of thought, but the avenues of reaching these blissful states of awareness and devotion are diverse.