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 116 Two rakʾats instead of the usual number at the meridian, afternoon, and night prayers.

Sulát-ul-Khauf.—"The prayers of fear." Said in time of war. They are two rakʾats recited first by one regiment or company and then by the other.

Sulát-ul-Taráwih.—Twenty rakʾats recited every evening during the Ramazán, immediately after the fifth daily prayer.

Sulát-ul-Istikhára.—Prayers for success or guidance. The person who is about to undertake any special business, performs two rakʾat prayers and then goes to sleep. During his slumbers he may expect to have "ilhám," or inspiration, as to the undertaking for which he seeks guidance!

Sulát-ul-Khasúf.—Two rakʾats said at the time of an eclipse of the moon.

Sulát-ul-Kusúf.—Two rakʾats said at the time of an eclipse of the sun.

The Azán, is the summons to prayer proclaimed by the Muazzin, or crier, in small mosques from the door or side, but in large mosques it ought to be given from the minaret (manárat). The following is a translation,