Greetings Candice, and a belated welcome to the forum,
Here is another interesting fact - The way Muslims pray, although everyone sees it as very different, is actually not much different from the way the Biblical prophets (peace be upon them) prayed:
Muslims take off their shoes to pray...
"When he came to the Fire, a voice was uttered: O Moses! I am thy Lord, therefore put off thy shoes, for thou art in the sacred valley of Tuwa."-(Holy Qur'an 20:11-12).
(And God said to Moses), "Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground."-(Exodus 3:5, also Acts 7:33).
They make ablution, washing their faces, hands and feet...
"O you who believe! When you rise up to prayer, wash your faces and your hands as far as the elbows, and wipe your heads, and wash your feet to the ankles."-(Holy Qur'an 5:7)
"And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet thereat; when they went into tent of the congregation they washed as the Lord commanded Moses."-(Exodus 40:31-32).
Muslims face a direction of prayer, The Great Mosque in Makkah, five times a day...
"So turn thy face toward the Sacred Mosque, and (O Muslims), wheresoever ye may be, turn your faces toward it."- (Holy Qur'an 2:144).
"Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime."-(Daniel 6:10).
Bowing down and prostrating..
"O you who believe! Bow down and prostrate yourselves and serve your Lord, and do good that you may prosper."-(Holy Qur'an 22:77).
"And he (Jesus) went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed..."-(Matthew 26:39).
"And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship..."-(Joshua 5:14).
"And he (Elijah) cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees."-(1 Kings 18:42).
"And they (Moses and Aaron) fell upon their faces..."-(Numbers 20:6).
"And Abraham fell on his face..."-(Genesis 17:3).
Muslims spread out their hands to God, asking forgiveness, seeking His blessings, beseeching His protection for mankind...
"Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and defend us from the torment of the Fire."-(Holy Qur'an 2:201)
"...when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the Lord, he arose from before the altar of the Lord, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven."-(1 Kings 8:54).
And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. And I knew that Thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that Thou hast sent me.-(John 11:41-42).
It's a great feeling when you know that Muslims around the world, and the Prophets that came before Muhammad (peace be upon them all) prayed in the same way, and that you are following in their footsteps.
Also, here are a couple of links that I gave to sis Serena, that you may also find helpful:
www.muslimconverts.com
The above site has some good information for those interested in Islam, as well as covering practical issues and problems that those thinking of reverting to Islam may face, e.g. problems with family, no support nearby, a beginner's guide to prayer etc (all further down the main homepage).
And this one
http://islamicpdf.blogspot.com/2009/...ew-muslim.html
although designed for new Muslims, it explains the main Islamic beliefs and creed very simply, for anyone interested in Islam.
I hope Allah makes things easy for you.
Peace.