AssalamuAlayikum Muslim Srothers and Sisters, THE IMPORTANCE OF SALAAH (PRAYER) TURN TO ALLAH (SWT) BEFORE YOU RETURN TO HIM The Prayer is the second pillar of Islam that the Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of Allah (SWT) be upon him, mentioned after mentioning the Testimony of Faith, by which one becomes a Muslim. It was made obligatory upon all the prophets and for all peoples. Allah (SWT) has declared its obligatory status under majestic circumstances. For example, when Allah (SWT) spoke directly to Moses (PBUH), He said, “AND I HAVE CHOSEN YOU, SO LISTEN TO WHAT IS REVEALED [TO YOU]. INDEED, I AM GOD. THERE IS NO DEITY EXCEPT ME, SO WORSHIP ME AND ESTABLISH PRAYER FOR MY REMEMBRANCE.” (Holy Quran 20:13-14) Similarly, the prayers were made obligatory upon the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during his ascension to heaven. Furthermore, when Allah (SWT) praises the believers, such as in the beginning of the chapter entitled ‘Al-Muminoon’ (the Believers): “CERTAINLY WILL THE BELIEVERS HAVE SUCCEEDED: THEY WHO ARE DURING THEIR PRAYER HUMBLY SUBMISSIVE.” (Holy Quran 23:1-2) But sadly, many Muslims do not pray or fulfill the conditions of the prayer, despite its importance. The importance of prayer is demonstrated in many of the Prophet (PBUH) statements. For example, once a man asked the Prophet (PBUH) about the most virtuous deed. The Prophet (PBUH) stated that the most virtuous deed is the prayer. The man asked again and again and for the first three times, the Prophet (PBUH) answered, “THE PRAYER” then on the fourth occasion he stated, “Jihad in the way of God.” (Ahmad and ibn Hibban) IT’S IMPORTANT DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH ALLAH (SWT) “The closest a person is to His Lord is when he is in prostration”. Prayer connects you with Allah (SWT). The Arabic word for prayer (As-Salaah) is actually derived from the Arabic word meaning “Connection”. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said “When anyone of you stands to pray, he is communicating with his Lord. So let him pay attention to how he speak to him”. Don’t sever this relationship with your creator. The importance of the prayers lies in the fact that no matter what actions one performs in his life, the most important aspect is one’s relationship to Allah (SWT), that is, one’s faith (IMAAN), God-consciousness (TAQWA), sincerity (IKHLAS) and worship of Allah (SWT) (IBAADAH). This relationship with Allah (SWT) is both demonstrated and put into practice, as well as improved and increased, by the prayer. Therefore, if the prayers are sound and proper, the rest of the deeds will be sound and proper; and if the prayers are not sound and proper, then the rest of the deeds will not be sound and proper, as the Prophet himself stated. A PILLAR OF ISLAM Prayer is second and most important pillar of Islam, it the most regular and compulsory in a Muslim’s life. Prayer is an act that must be fulfilled daily, regardless of circumstance. In fact, Allah (SWT) did not even exempt the Muslims from during battle, Allah (SWT) says in Holy Quran 2:238-239, “MAINTAIN WITH CARE THE [OBLIGATORY] PRAYERS AND [IN PARTICULAR] THE MIDDLE [I.E., ‘ASR] PRAYER AND STAND BEFORE GOD, DEVOUTLY OBEDIENT. AND IF YOU FEAR [AN ENEMY, THEN PRAY] ON FOOT OR RIDING. BUT WHEN YOU ARE SECURE, THEN REMEMBER GOD [IN PRAYER], AS HE HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT WHICH YOU DID NOT [PREVIOUSLY] KNOW”. SUCCESS LIES IN THE PRAYER The Prophet (PBUH) said, “The first matter that the slave will be brought to account for on the Day of Judgment is the prayer. If it is sound, then the rest of his deeds will be sound. And if it is incomplete, then the rest of his deeds will be incomplete.” (Al- Tabarani) ITS BENEFITS SHIELDS AGAINST EVIL Without seeking Allah (SWT) help, it is impossible to refrain from evil. Allah (SWT) says in Holy Quran 29:45, “RECITE, [O MUHAMMAD], WHAT HAS BEEN REVEALED TO YOU OF THE BOOK AND ESTABLISH PRAYER. INDEED, PRAYER PROHIBITS IMMORALITY AND WRONGDOING, AND THE REMEMBRANCE OF GOD IS GREATER. AND GOD KNOWS THAT WHICH YOU DO”. ENRICHES YOUR SOUL Prayer satisfies your spiritual need to be in contact
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 16:17:05 +0000
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