Quote from: shukri on October 02, 2024, 11:18:17 AMThanks for the link!
Bro Emre,
I guess you are expert in using the latest ChatGPT
Can you give me a favour by asking Ai about salat according to the Quran alone
Is it a ritual practice?
And how many times per day?
Just for my curiosity!
God bless you.
Answer of GPT 4o:
"According to the Quran alone, the concept of salat is often understood as a form of prayer or connection to God. However, its interpretation and whether it is a ritual practice and how often it should be performed have been the subject of debate among Quranists (those who rely solely on the Quran for religious practices) and other Islamic scholars.
Here's a breakdown based on the Quran alone:
1. Salat as a Ritual Practice
In the Quran, salat is frequently mentioned in the context of prayer and worship. It involves devotion, remembrance, and communication with God.
Some verses describe physical actions associated with salat, such as standing, bowing, and prostrating (e.g., Quran 4:102 and Quran 22:26), which indicate that it can be understood as a ritualized form of worship.
However, the Quran does not explicitly provide a step-by-step guide to the rituals, such as the specific physical movements or the exact words to recite, which are detailed in Hadith literature. This has led to various interpretations.
2. Frequency of Salat
The Quran provides guidance on times of salat, but it does not explicitly mention the number "five times a day," which is commonly practiced in mainstream Islam based on Hadith.
Some key verses suggest salat should be performed at specific times:
Quran 11:114 – "Establish salat at the two ends of the day and in some hours of the night..."
This verse suggests at least three general time periods for prayer: morning, evening, and night.
Quran 17:78 – "Establish salat at the decline of the sun until the darkness of the night, and the Qur'an at dawn..."
This verse refers to prayer during the decline of the sun (afternoon), darkness of the night, and dawn.
Quran 20:130 – "So be patient over what they say and glorify your Lord with praise before the rising of the sun and before its setting, and glorify Him during periods of the night and at the ends of the day..."
This indicates times before sunrise, before sunset, and during the night.
Quran 24:58 – Refers to three times of privacy: before dawn, at noon, and after evening prayer, hinting at additional periods of prayer.
Summary:
Is salat a ritual practice? According to the Quran, salat appears to involve physical acts of devotion (standing, bowing, and prostrating), which suggests it can be understood as a ritual.
How many times a day? The Quran alone seems to indicate at least three times for salat: morning, evening, and night. However, some verses point to the possibility of additional prayers.
The common practice of five daily prayers in mainstream Islam is derived from Hadith literature, not directly from the Quran."
GPT 4o
