Does Allah Need Our Salah?
I’m overloaded that I cannot pray five times a day. So what? Why the burden?
This section sheds light on the status of Prayer in Islam, touching upon its moral, behavioral, and spiritual impact on those who perform it duly.
I’m overloaded that I cannot pray five times a day. So what? Why the burden?
Does Islam justify attacking non-Muslims and their places of worship? What is the fault of those innocents killed in the Christchurch massacre attack?
When we go into sujud (prostration), we know that God answers our du`a’ (supplication), so we try hard to concentrate. Yet what do we feel when we go into ruku` (bowing)?
As the sound of the Adhan is heard throughout the world, Muslims stop and turn to the Lord, thanking Him, remembering Him, bowing down to him in prayer.
Prayer is the very way to express your thoughts, hopes, regrets and distress to God; to seek the Power that is greater than us. Learn from God’s Prophets how to fulfill such instinctive link …
Dr. Jamal Badawi explores the significance of prayer in Islam and that it is not a mere ritual but rather a practical way of remembering and worshipping the Creator and doing good.
Performing the prayer is a command of Allah. It is the most important pillar of Islam. It distinguishes between the believers and non-believers. Prayer is not an option; it is obligatory.
Do you recall when was the last time you prayed?… Readers’ answers may vary, but what is common to all is that most people pray, at one time or another. Indeed, people can pray to Allah, our Lord, at any time and in any place they like, for anything they wish.
Prayer is just one act amongst many acts of worship; it holds a very special place in Islam because of the way it was enjoined. It was not brought down to earth by an Angel rather it was bestowed upon Prophet Muhammad during his unique ascension into the Heavens.
There was one commandment so important, that rather than sending angel Jibreel down with it, Allah brought the Prophet up to Himself.