Prayer: Life’s Forgotten Purpose
There was one commandment so important, that rather than sending angel Jibreel down with it, Allah brought the Prophet up to Himself.
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There was one commandment so important, that rather than sending angel Jibreel down with it, Allah brought the Prophet up to Himself.
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.
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.
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.
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 …