Namaaz (daily prayer).--The Mussulmaun prayers.--Their different names
and times.--Extra prayer-service.--The Mosque.--Ablutions requisite
previous to devotion.--Prostrations at prayers.--Mosque
described.--The Mussulmauns' Sabbath.--Its partial observance.--The
amusements of this life not discontinued on the Sabbath.--Employment
of domestics undiminished on this day.--Works of importance then
commenced.--Reasons for appropriating Friday to the Sabbath.--The Jews
opposed to Mahumud.--The Prophet receives instructions from the angel
Gabriel.--Their import and definition. Remarks of a Commentator on the
Khoraun.--Prayer of intercession.--Pious observance of Christmas Day
by a Native Lady.--Opinions entertained of our Saviour.--Additional
motives for prayer.--David's Mother's prayer.--Anecdote of Moses and
a Woodcutter.--Remarks upon the piety and devotion of the female
Mussulmauns.
The Mussulmaun Lawgiver commanded Namaaz (daily prayer) five times a day:
1st. 'The Soobhoo Namaaz,' to commence at the dawn of day.
2nd. 'The Zohur,' at the second watch of the day, or mid-day.
3rd. 'The Ausur,' at the third day watch.
4th. 'The Muggrib,' at sunset; and,