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Originally Posted by caroline  Pardon me. Allah is the creator of all the universe from the micro to the macro and he is the one who created the tongue and the ability to speak and all languages. I'm POSITIVE he understands English and that he understands and knows the heart. I am absolutely opposed to the idea that God only accepts prayers in Arabic. That limits Allah, and He has no limits -- either to his understanding or his compassion and mercy.
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no doubt Allah ta'ala understands all languages and prayer as understood by Christians can be said in our own tongue. However, the 5 daily prayers are better described as 'worship' and must be said in Arabic. The Prophet pbuh said 'pray as you see me pray' and so he taught us the words and actions of the 5 prayers. I believe that when in prostration with the forehead on the ground, after saying "Subhana rabbi al 'ala" (Glory be to my Lord the Most High), one can add other words of supplication and praise in Arabic or the mother tongue. This is when we are nearest to God so some people feel moved to say their own words in their mother tongue at this point.