If we want to define a good prayer for ourselves and know what it is, naturally the best one to introduce it is God Himself, Who has said in the Holy Qur’an, “Prayer keeps one away from indecency and evil.” (Qur’an 29:45) Based on this fact, the more a person’s prayer keeps him away from…
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My friend, beware that the prayer…
My friend, beware that the prayer performed for the sake of a feminine mate, whether this-worldly or other-worldly, is not the prayer performed for God. The prayer, which is performed for the attainment of worldly benefits or for acquiring the other-worldly rewards is not for God. If so, where is the room for self-pride and…
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In the other stage of ‘ujb the individual…
In the other stage of ‘ujb the individual considers himself as superior to others, and regards himself as better than other human beings. He considers himself to be more pious than others and considers his own faith to be sounder than that of other believers. He considers himself to be more perfect and unfailing than…
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His ears are all the time eager to listen something…
His ears are all the time eager to listen something in his praise, and his heart is after those who observe his devotion and notice how venerable this gentleman is, for he is so punctual about the prayer and is so concerned about the supererogatory duties. If your deeds are meant for God, what does…
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A person who commits a Greater Sin and does not repent…
A person who commits a Greater Sin and does not repent for it, is a transgressor. Salāt is not allowed behind him (he cannot lead a prayer assembly). His testimony is unacceptable. After death, he is liable for Divine punishment. By the Grace of Allah (S.w.T.) such a person may yet get salvation; and the…
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