The importance of the prayer in Islam cannot be understated. Prayer is the first pillar of Islam that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) mentioned after mentioning the testimony of faith, by which one becomes a Muslim.

Those who live close to the Arctic Circle, where they have continual night or continual day for several months, should look to the closest city to them where night and day are distinct in each twenty-four hour period, then they should do the five daily prayers based on the timing in that city.

If someone greets you while you are praying, you may respond with a gesture. Suhayb said: “I passed by the Messenger of Allah while he was praying and I said Salam to him and he replied with a gesture.”