Implementing multimedia and simulation in developing computerized blood circulation and bodily movement during obligatory prayers (SolatSim)

Islam and science are the two most powerful forces in the lives of more than one billion Muslims now living on planet earth. Islam is the foundation of their spiritual life; it is the spring which nourishes the spirit, a moral code that guides actions and a repository of rites and rituals that regulate individual and social life. The ‘Five Pillars’ of Islam are the foundation of Muslim life: Faith or belief in the Oneness of God and the finality of the prophet hood of Muhammad; Establishment of the daily prayers (Salât); Self-purification through fasting; and The pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are able and Concern for and almsgiving to the needy. The second pillars which is Salât, is the name for the obligatory prayers that are performed five times a day, and are a direct link between the worshipper and Allah. Modern scientific research proved that Muslims' prayer timings correspond with that of the physiological activities of the body associated with muscle and blood pressure. The digital revolution as well as the rapid growth of information technology has made mankind become dependent on computers in almost every part of knowledge. Educating people about Salât through technology is also one of the kind ways being chosen for today. Science and its utilitarian sister, technology shapes the living space in which most contemporary Muslims function and carries out their daily routines as well as in education. Developing software using simulation and multimedia made learning Salât more meaningful and interactive compared with text and still images. Thus, by looking at the benefits offers by technology in expanding knowledge, this paper is written and will discuss on three parts: (i) educating people through the usage of multimedia and simulation by looking they roles used in education (ii) the benefits of using multimedia and simulation in delivering knowledge in education, (iii) review of Salât as second pillar of Islam and as treatment to human soul (iv) and (iv) the development of multimedia and simulation application that illustrates blood circulation and bodily movements during obligatory prayers.