Category: Why We Pray?

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What are the virtues of offering prayer? How to find comfort and sweetness in prayer (Salah)? Watch this video to get the answer.

Ruku`: The Internal Component

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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)?

Ruku`: Internal Actions

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Remember that between almost every change of position we say, “Allahu Akbar.” This is to remind ourselves and to alert us that Allah is greater than anything—whatever our mind is distracted with and whatever worries plague us.

Merits of Prostration in Prayer

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“Whenever a Muslim performs a prostration for God’s sake, God raises him one degree and absolves him of one offence.” Click to read more about the merits of prostration in Prayer.

Prayer: Life’s Forgotten Purpose

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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 in Islam

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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.

Prayer in the Qur’anic Sense

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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: The Key to Good Life

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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.

Power of Prayer

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