The word 'Salat' (صلاة) is an Arabic word meaning prayer or connection. It is derived from the root 's-l-w' which means to pray, bless, or connect. In Urdu and Persian, prayer is called 'Namaz,' but the Quranic and Arabic term is 'Salat.' The word appears numerous times in the Quran and refers to the formal ritual prayer that is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.