Quiz 116 – What is the standing position in Salah called?

Correct Answer is :

C) Qiyam

Description:

The standing position in Salah is called Qiyam. It is during this posture that a Muslim recites Surah Al-Fatihah and another portion of the Qur’an. Qiyam symbolizes humility and submission before Allah.

It is an essential part of Salah, as emphasized in the Qur’an, Surah Al-Baqarah (2:238): “Maintain with care the [obligatory] prayers and [in particular] the middle prayer and stand before Allah, devoutly obedient.”