What does prayer mean?

It means hope, hope.

Precautions when praying:

Islam:

1, the diet must be legal.

2. Try to face Kaaba.

3. Choose an auspicious day and choose a good place, such as Ramadan, Alpha Day, Sunday, between internal and external ceremonies, when kowtowing, after worship, mosque, etc.

4. Put your hands on your chest.

5. Praise God first, bless the saints before praying.

Christianity or Catholicism:

There are different ways to pray, such as:

(1) Prayer is not limited by time and place;

(2) Body posture. You can stand on your knees, preferably on your knees;

(3) gestures. Generally, hands are crossed or crossed on the chest without gestures;

(4) Close your eyes gently. Close your eyes, that is, cut off from the outside world and eliminate distractions, which is more conducive to communication with God;

(5) content. Avoid repetition, verbosity, hypocrisy, sincerity and awe;

(6) end. After praying, say "Pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" (John's Gospel 14: 6 Jesus said, I am the way, the truth and the life. If it weren't for me. No one can go to his father. ) and say "amen" (meaning "I hope so"), and finally say the Lord's prayer, that is:

"Our father in heaven, may everyone hallow his name. May the kingdom of the Father come, and may the Father's will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us our daily food today. Forgive our debts as we forgive others. Don't let us be tempted, save us from evil, for the kingdom, authority and glory belong to the father forever and ever. Amen. "

Different religions have different ways of praying. As for crossing, it is the holy name of Catholicism, and Christians do not cross.

When making a cross, put your left hand on your chest, and put four fingers of your right hand together and point to your forehead, chest, left shoulder fossa and right shoulder fossa (up, down, left and right).