According to search-discovered classical Islamic scholarship, Salat al-Khawf (the Prayer of Fear) is a specific method for performing Salah (prayer) legislated in the Quran and Sunnah for situations of imminent danger. Based on Surah An-Nisa, verses 101-102, classical jurists like Al-Qurtubi explain it as a divine concession (Rukhsa) that allows Muslims to fulfill the obligation of prayer without compromising their security. Ibn Kathir's tafsir clarifies, through various Hadith, the different ways the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) performed it, depending on the nature of the threat. The synthesis across the verses (including 2:239) and prophetic practice establishes Salat al-Khawf not merely as a prayer, but as a profound theological principle demonstrating the unwavering importance of connecting with Allah, the practicality and mercy of Islamic law, and the necessity of vigilance and preparedness. Contemporary scholars affirm its continued applicability in any situation of legitimate fear.