Mr Moin-Al Deen began leading prayers at his local mosque at the age of 10 and recommends children become accustomed to prayer early on. He said the value of salah not only reflected on individuals following their death, but also made them a better person in life.
It taught patience and discipline, he said. Ameera Al Muhairi has been praying five times a day since she was in third grade. Me and my cousins went to the mosque together in Ramadan and to Makkah for Umra. As she grew up, Miss Al Muhairi continued to enjoy the practice of praying. She gradually became more aware of its impact on her daily life. I feel I am fasting for a purpose. Similarly, Mohammed Al Daqqaq, 34, who has prayed regularly since the twelfth grade, said he had seen the benefits of salah firsthand.
I was committed to studying and being responsible. Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him is the best of creation and the most beloved to Allah. And despite having such a high status he only increased in his prayers making them long and humble in front of his Lord.
When asked why, he replied this was his gratitude to Allah for all of His favors. The Prophet peace be upon him kept standing in prayer so long that the skin of his feet would crack. Praying five times a day is the 2nd pillar of Islam.
The first being the testimony of faith known as the Shahada. Just like a human body needs nutrition and food times a day in order to remain healthy. For Muslims the soul is more important than the exterior body. And so the spiritual body of the soul requires 5 times daily prayers to remain healthy and connected to their Creator. The purpose of existence for a Muslim is to devoutly worship Allah.
The five prayers make up the daily obligatory acts of worship. It reminds a Muslim about God throughout their day. It is a sort of a spiritual retreat away from the busy life of a Muslim. To escape all the distractions and remember his Lord. No matter how occupied a person is in the day. The five daily salat is a time to escape the hustle and bustle of life and get a few moments of spiritual tranquility with their Maker. It is a time of self reflection and spiritual growth.
It is also a time of praising and showing gratitude to Allah by starting the prayer with Alhamdulillah. The ultimate goal of every devout Muslim is to attain the pleasure of Allah.
It would be a great journey of spiritual enlightenment for any devout Muslim to discover exactly what pleases Allah. Allah sent His Messenger to give us glad tidings and to let us know exactly what deed is most beloved to Him. Our path to Jannah Paradise and the pleasure of Allah is given to us by our beloved Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him.
And the act that pleases Allah the most is prayer at its appointed time. Salah at its earliest appointed time is one of those honorable deeds that is the most beloved to Allah. As a reminder to myself and you. This way we can be among those who are dearest to Allah and earn His pleasure by performing the deed most beloved to Him.
As human beings we are all naturally inclined to wanting to achieve great results in whatever we do. Whether it be a personal goal to lose weight or eat healthier. Or at a community level being able to help others or do great things. All of these are noble goals in improving oneself and the society around us. And achieving success in these matters is indeed a worthy success.
But the greatest success in the sight of Allah is to worship Him with humility throughout the five prayers. Think of our path to Jannah Paradise as a long staircase built with our good deeds. The higher the staircase the stronger the foundation must be for it to be stable and not collapse. If the foundation is weak then the rest of the staircase will be weak.
But if the foundation is strong then the staircase will be strong and stable. And if it is good then the rest of our deeds will be good. If it is complete, then the voluntary prayers will also be recorded for him as an increase. Then all his deeds will be reckoned in like manner.
Think about the last time you did a even a small sin or mistake. As human beings we are prone to err and all these little errs and sins could gather up on the Day of Judgement and fill our scales of deeds with sins. Well you can through repentance and five daily prayer.
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him gave us a great analogy. He mentioned how the five daily prayers wash away sins just like someone taking a bath five times a day would have no dirt on him. This is the power of praying five times a day. Several verses also remind us to be good in character and do good to others. All this helps a Muslim to ingrain goodness and beseech blessings from Allah.
Recite, what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing , and the remembrance of Allah is greater. And Allah knows that which you do. We live in a world of many different religions.
And each of these religions teach good things such as loving your neighbors, being good to the orphans etc. Islam is no different. Islam also teaches such good things but what distinguishes a good Muslim from a good non-Muslim is the five daily prayers.
The five daily prayers is the true identity of the Muslim. Think of salah like an investment plan with Allah for the Hereafter. The more rewards they will gain. Allah promises His forgiveness and binds a covenant with the one who prays consistently to admit him to Jannah Paradise. But whoever does them but omits something from them out of negligence, will not have such a covenant with Allah; if He wills He will punish him, and if He wills, He will forgive him.
Visit our Masjid Al-Aqsa page to learn more. Established in , Muslim Hands is an aid agency and NGO helping those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disaster in over 20 countries worldwide. Explore Muslim Hands. Why Must Salah be Observed? What are the Prayer Times? These are: Fajr dawn : The first prayer to start your day is performed before sunrise at true dawn in remembrance of Allah swt Dhuhr midday : A prayer to remember Allah and seek His guidance is performed either shortly before or after noon, depending on the time of year.
Usually, you will have already started your work day and will need to take a short break Asr afternoon : A prayer to reflect on the greater meaning of our lives takes place in the late afternoon Maghrib sunset : The fourth daily prayer takes place not long after the sun has set in order to remember Allah swt before the day finishes Isha night : The final prayer of the day, before going to bed and resting, you must take time to pray and show gratitude for Allah's presence, mercy, guidance and forgiveness In addition to these obligatory prayers, many Muslims choose to pray voluntary prayers as well to earn more reward.
Observing Prayer Times Prayer times must be observed in the time given and never performed before the prescribed time, although making up a missed prayer is acceptable. For example, when he receives a summons to appear before a judge. He begins to worry and automatically begins to search for reassurance and a way to be secure from his problem. This is represented by the prayer known as Zuhr , as it is offered after the sun begins to set from its zenith.
Likewise, the next three prayers Asr , Maghrib and Isha represent further states of anxiety coinciding with the declining of the sun, that can be compared to the same person being presented in court, declared as guilty and ultimately being thrown in jail.
The final stage is like the time when a person is finally released from jail, and his happiness knows no end. This state is represented by the Fajr prayer, which is offered at the coming of the dawn.
The five daily prayers represent our natural states of fear and necessity in life, and the prayers remind us that in every stage, we must turn to God for solace and salvation from our problems. Azhar Goraya Add Comment. Number One: Religious Duty The Salat is one of the five pillars of Islam, or actions in Islam, and therefore, great emphasis is laid upon performing it.
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