This fatwa states that shalat (Islamic prayer) is a pure form of ibadah (worship), the implementation of which is obligatory. Therefore, shalat accompanied by a translated recitation is inappropriate because it does not accord with the guidance of the Messenger. Moreover, shalat carried out by the caretakers of Pondok I'tikaf Jamaah Ngaji Lelaku Yayasan Taqallah is categorised as bid'ah dhalalah (misguided innovation).