*🕋Why Don't You Pray?🕋*
*(Part 1 of 3)*
Join us on telegram
http://T.me/islaaminfo
Sadly, many Muslims do not pray or fulfil the conditions of the prayer, despite its importance. The purpose of prayer is to strengthen your relationship with Allah Ta'ala; to be grateful for all His blessings; and to remind yourself of His Greatness. Just as the body requires physical needs, such as food and water, the soul requires spiritual needs, nourished by acts of worship, the most important of which is prayer. It could be that the body of a person is healthy but the person is spiritually dead.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “ *The comparison of one who remembers Allah and one who does not, is like that of the living and the dead* (Al Bukhari and Muslim).”
Allah says,
“ *O you who believe! Respond to (the call of) Allah and His Messenger when he calls you to that which gives you life.* ”Qur’an 8:24
*✅Its importance*
*📌Direct communication with Allah*
“ *The closest a person is to His Lord is when he is in prostration.* ”(Muslim)
Prayer connects you with Allah. The Arabic word for prayer (As-Salah) is actually derived from the Arabic word meaning “connection”. Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said, “ *When any one of you stands to pray, he is communicating with his Lord, so let him pay attention to how he speaks to Him.* ”(Al Bukhari) Don’t sever this relationship with your Creator.
*📌A pillar of Islam*
Prayer is the second most important pillar of Islam, and is the most regular compulsory action in a Muslim’s life. Prayer is an act that must be fulfilled daily, regardless of the circumstance. In fact, Allah did not even exempt the Muslims from praying during battle! He says,
“ *Guard strictly your (habit of) prayers... If you fear (an enemy), pray on foot, or riding.* ”Qur’an 2:238-9
Such is the case during war. What then during peace?
*📌Success lies in the Prayer*
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “ *The first of his deeds for which a man will be called to account on the Day of Resurrection will be the prayers. If it is found to be perfect, he will be safe and successful. But if it is defective, he will be unfortunate and a loser.”*(Al Tirmidhi)
✅ *It's Benefits*
*📌Shields against evil*
Without seeking Allah’s help, it is impossible to refrain from evil.
Allah says,
“ *Verily, prayer restrains (oneself) from shameful and unjust deeds...* ”Qur’an 29:45
How can sins be committed if you’re willingly standing before Allah 5 times a day?
*📌Enriches your soul*
Prayer satisfies your spiritual need to be in contact with your Creator. This gives your soul peace and contentment, especially with your busy lifestyle.
Allah says,
“ *Without doubt, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction.* ”Qur’an 13:28
*📌Makes you humble*
Pride and arrogance is rid by realising Allah’s greatness and your dependence on Him. In the prayer, the Muslim puts the highest part of his body and source of intellect, his head, on to the ground and says, “ *How perfect is my Lord, The Most High.”*
He says,
“ *Successful indeed are the believers, who are humble in their prayers.”* Qur’an 23:1-2
Of course, this can only be achieved when you understand what is recited and concentrate with humility.
*📌Washes away sins*
Everyone commits sins, however, Allah has provided, through prayer, a way to wipe out those sins.
Allah says,
“ *And perform prayer… surely the good deeds remove the evils deeds.* ”Qur’an 11:114
The Messenger gave a beautiful example when he said to his companions, “ *Consider if one of you had a river by his door in which he bathed five times a day. Would any filth remain on him?* ” They said, “No.” Then the Prophet replied, “ *Likewise, Allah wipes away sins with the five daily prayers.”*(Bukhari)
*📌Solves your problems*
If you strengthen your relationship with Allah, Allah will strengthen your relationship with the rest of the creation.Through prayer, He, who is All-Powerful, will rectify all your problems.
Allah says,
“ *Seek help in patience and prayer.* ”Qur’an 2:153
*📌Unites the Muslims*
Congregational prayer cultivates brotherhood, equality and humility between Muslims. The worshippers stand in rows and as one body, shoulder to shoulder, without any distinction of race, nationality, colour, wealth, family or status. This act of unity helps demolish all barriers which stand between people.
________________________
*Please note* : We will never contact you asking for a code which is sent to your phone. It is a scam.
________________________
Please share with others so more can benefit
Islaaminfo
www.islaaminfo.com
"And keep reminding, because reminding benefits the believers."(51:55)
Join us on telegram
http://T.me/islaaminfo
Join us on instagram
https://www.instagram.com/islaam.info/