Pronouncing prayer and prayer times?

[RichyW]

Hello, I am in the process of learning Salah but I cant pronounce the words! In school I am told I'm not good at learning languages so I'm worried my prayer will not be valid?
Can anyone help me with this problem?

Also, I go to a public school in Ireland and I'm in class for Dhuhr and Asr? Does it matter if I am late for my prayers? Or does anyone know if I have the right to leave class to pray ?

Thanks!

[Aamer]

Nowhere in Quran does it say that pronunciation matters. It's more important that you understand the meaning of what you are saying. Intention is everything. Remember, the point is to worship your creator. Don't get too caught up in the insignificant details. Focus on the worship. May God bless you.

[Jslayton]

Richy, check this thread here, it should have a few videos to help you http://www.islamicboard.com/new-musl...al-fatiha.html

[lynn4now]

In school I am told I'm not good at learning languages so I'm worried my prayer will not be valid?

Learning another language can take time but that doesn't mean your not good at it. It just means you might take alittle longer or need to learn a different way don't accept what others tell you about you you know you best.

Now as far a learning your prayers I recommend a good combination of finding a recitation that is clear ( and that you don't mind listening to alot) and a good transliteration that you understand and tweak it for you understand
Ex. Bismillaah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem for me turns into
Bis-mil-laa-hir-rah-maa-nir-ra-heem
and then write,recite, and repeat until.......
for the the first month I read from a booklet when doing prayers.

you will learn at your own pace but like Aamer said

Intention is everything.

As far as missed prayers(Namaaz) or Qadhaa

This will help you with that
http://www.islamicbulletin.org/free_...leemul_haq.pdf

That Link is the Ta'leemul Haq It is a great!!!!
It explain how to pray when to pray when not to pray and so much more. Its a good study tool to learn about Islam. I pack it everywhere and read it daily and dont be afraid to ask for help at your local Masjid/Mosque most offer classes in Arabic and "Islam 101" take your time and take a little at at time and then explore:statisfie