and the salutation (taslīm). This is proof of the oneness of the One whom they indicate, even if His persons appear multiple to the eye according to the ranks of those beholding Him.

The first of the timings is Noon (al-Zuhr): and it is indicative of the Mīm among His persons. Its four raka‘āt are indicative of the four persons: Muhammad, Fāṭir, al-Ḥasan, and al-Ḥusayn.

The second timing is Afternoon (al-‘Aṣr): and it is indicative of the Fā’ among His persons. Its raka‘āt are four, and they are also indicative of the four persons: Muhammad, Fāṭir, al-Ḥasan, and al-Ḥusayn.

The third timing is Sunset (al-Maghrib): and it is indicative of the first Ḥā’ among His persons; and the number of its raka‘āt is three, representing [three] of His persons: Muhammad, Fāṭir, and al-Ḥasan.

The fourth timing is Evening (al-‘Ishā’): and it is indicative of the second Ḥā’ among His persons; and the number of its raka‘āt is four, representing [four] of His persons: Muhammad, Fāṭir, al-Ḥasan, and al-Ḥusayn.