Prayers in the Abrahamic faiths vary in content and language, however they do share a common feature– they are usually “performed” out loud using various methods of recitation. Click on the TABS below to Listen & Learn more about prayers from each of the Abrahamic faiths.
This audio clip demonstrates the Kedushah, a part of the Jewish Prayer called the Amidah (The Standing Prayer). The Kedushah glorifies the Divine Abrahamic Entity. This particular Kedushah is used in Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year.
Kedusha Mussaf, Nusach Audio, Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 US)
Songs of worship, also known as hymns, are commonly performed in church during Sunday services. Hymns are often times performed in English, however many Christian hymns have been translated to and from multiple languages. Hymns can also be performed during other services such as weddings and funerals.
Ave Regina Caelorum, Mater Dei Latin Mass Parish Choir, Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 US)
In Islamic prayers, portions of the Qur’an known as “surahs” are recited. Surahs are recited both out loud and silently during congregational prayers, known as Salah. Islamic prayers are performed 5 times daily with additional prayers at significant events like holidays and funerals.
Surah Al-Ikhlas, Shaikh Hassan Khalil (Saad Al-Ghamidi, Reciter), Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 US)