Throughout history the prophets have communicated the salat made compulsory by Allah to their respective peoples, and have been role models for all believers by abiding by this observance in the best and most correct manner. Some verses on this subject read:


For Prophet Ibrahim (as):

[Ibrahim said:] `My Lord! Make me and my descendants people who establish salat. My Lord! Accept my prayer.` (Surah Ibrahim, 40)

For Prophet Isma`il (as):

Mention Isma`il in the Book. He was true to his promise and was a messenger and a prophet. He used to command his people to do salat and give the alms and he was pleasing to his Lord. (Surah Maryam, 54-55)

For Prophet Musa (as):

I am Allah. There is no god but Me, so worship Me and establish salat to remember Me. (Surah Ta Ha, 14)

For Prophet Isa (as):

He said: `I am the servant of Allah, He has given me the Book and made me a prophet. He has made me blessed wherever I am and directed me to do salat and give the alms as long as I live.` (Surah Maryam, 30-31)

Maryam, depicted as a role model for all women, was also commanded to establish salat:

Maryam, obey your Lord and prostrate and bow with those who bow. (Surah al `Imran, 43)