But all her prayers began with "Thank you" instead of "Please."

Whispered prayers began to fill the darkness, and continued until sunrise.

From outside the tent, she heard the sounds of men beginning to stir in the camp; the first prayers of the morning would soon begin.

A prayer of thanksgiving began to well up inside me.

It was not until several centuries later that the prayers began to be formally fixed.

Not only at home, but also at his office, prayers began each day for all present.

From somewhere across the way, a whispered prayer began to echo.

It is given immediately before the prayer begins.

Then, after the regular Friday prayer service, the prayer for the absent dead began.

Muslims must purify their bodies by washing before prayers can begin.