{"id":14405,"date":"2026-04-15T01:37:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T01:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imuslim.us\/?p=14405"},"modified":"2026-04-15T01:37:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T01:37:48","slug":"the-purpose-of-prayer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imuslim.us\/?p=14405","title":{"rendered":"The Purpose of Prayer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_2288\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.prayerinislam.com\/why-we-pray\/the-purpose-of-prayer\/attachment\/the-purpose-of-prayer\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2288\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2288\" class=\" wp-image-2288 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerinislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/why-to-muslims-pray-300x170.jpg?resize=300%2C170\" alt=\"It is an instinct of man to be inclined to adore the greatest being, and to aspire to the loftiest goal of all; God.\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2288\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It is an instinct of man to be inclined to adore the greatest being, and to aspire to the loftiest goal of all; God.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Dr. Hammudah Abdalati<\/b><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"406\"><strong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"406\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">The <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Power <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Purpose <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Islamic <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Prayer (<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Salah)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"445\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">\u00a0<\/span><strong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"445\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Why <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Prayer <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Is <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Foundational<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"669\">\n<li data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"530\">\n<p data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"530\"><strong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"493\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Salah <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">is <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">one <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">five <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">pillars <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Islam<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">backbone <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">a <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">believer\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">faith.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"669\">\n<p data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"669\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Neglecting <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">it <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">without <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">valid <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">excuse <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">is <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">a <\/span><strong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"590\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">grave <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">offense<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">not <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">only <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">against <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">God <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">but <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">against <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">our <\/span><strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"643\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">own <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">nature<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">spiritual <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">well-<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">being.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"674\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"724\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">\u00a0<\/span><strong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"724\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">What <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Happens <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">When <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Prayer <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Is <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Neglected<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"919\">\n<li data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"858\">\n<p data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"762\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Denies <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">human <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">soul <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">its <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">right <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"858\">\n<li data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"785\">\n<p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"785\"><strong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"785\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Adore <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">love<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"811\">\n<p data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"811\"><strong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"811\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Aspire <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">ascend<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"858\">\n<p data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"858\"><strong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"858\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Excel <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">grow <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">morally <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">spiritually<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"919\">\n<p data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"919\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">This <\/span><strong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"890\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">spiritual <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">repression<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">damages <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">our <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">inner <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"924\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"960\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">\u00a0<\/span><strong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"960\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Why <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">God <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Commands <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Prayer<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1148\">\n<li data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1018\">\n<p data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1018\"><strong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"990\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">God <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">is <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">self-<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">sufficient.<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">He <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">doesn\u2019t <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">need <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">our <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">prayer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1094\">\n<p data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1094\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">His <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">commandments <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">are <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">for <\/span><strong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1061\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">our <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">benefit<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">helping <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">us <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">prosper <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">develop.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1148\">\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1148\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Whatever <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">we <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">do\u2014<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">good <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">or <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">bad\u2014<\/span><strong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1138\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">impacts <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">us<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">not <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Him.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1153\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1196\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">\u00a0<\/span><strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1196\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Immeasurable <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Benefits <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Salah<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1446\">\n<li data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1249\">\n<p data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1249\"><strong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1218\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Deepens <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">belief<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">in <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">God&#8217;s <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">existence <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">mercy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1295\">\n<p data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1295\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Makes <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">faith <\/span><strong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1293\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">active <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">life-<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">changing<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1348\">\n<p data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1348\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Awakens <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">soul\u2019s <\/span><strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1346\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">aspiration <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">for <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">greatness<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1398\">\n<p data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1398\"><strong data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1374\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Purifies <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">heart<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">strengthens <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">mind<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1446\">\n<p data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1446\"><strong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1421\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Suppresses <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">evil<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">enhances <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">noble <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">traits<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1451\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1496\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">\u00a0<\/span><strong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1496\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">The <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Uniqueness <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Islamic <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Prayer<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1732\">\n<li data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1538\">\n<p data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1538\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Salah <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">is <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">not <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">mere <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">motion <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">or <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">recitation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1672\">\n<p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1561\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">It\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">a <\/span><strong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1557\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">blend<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1672\">\n<li data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1593\">\n<p data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1593\"><strong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1593\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Intellectual <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">meditation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1620\">\n<p data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1620\"><strong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1620\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Spiritual <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">devotion<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1644\">\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1644\"><strong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1644\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Moral <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">elevation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1672\">\n<p data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1672\"><strong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1672\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Physical <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">discipline<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1732\">\n<p data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1732\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">It <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">unites <\/span><strong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1720\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">every <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">part <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">body <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">soul<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">in <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">worship.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1737\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1779\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">\u00a0<\/span><strong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1779\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">What <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Salah <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Teaches <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Offers<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"2176\">\n<li data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1813\">\n<p data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1813\"><strong data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1811\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Discipline <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">willpower<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1854\">\n<p data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1854\"><strong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1836\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Devotion <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">God<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">noble <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">goals<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1897\">\n<p data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1897\"><strong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1879\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Daily <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">remembrance<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">divine <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">mercy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1942\">\n<p data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1942\"><strong data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1921\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Spiritual <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">growth<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">moral <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">strength<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1976\">\n<p data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1976\"><strong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1974\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">A <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">path <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">upright <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">living<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2021\">\n<p data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2021\"><strong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2019\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Protection <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">from <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">evil <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">temptation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2052\">\n<p data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2052\"><strong data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2050\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Unity <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">brotherhood<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2085\">\n<p data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2085\"><strong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2083\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Gratitude <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">reverence<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2128\">\n<p data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2128\"><strong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2126\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Inner <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">peace <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">emotional <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">balance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2176\">\n<p data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2176\"><strong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2176\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Hope, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">patience, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">courage, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">confidence<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2181\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2225\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">\u00a0<\/span><strong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2225\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Experience <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">is <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Ultimate <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Proof<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2356\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Words <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">cannot <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">fully <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">capture <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">what <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Salah <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">gives. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Only <\/span><strong data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2289\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">living <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">it<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">regularly <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">sincerely\u2014<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">will <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">reveal <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">its <\/span><strong data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2355\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">true <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">power <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">beauty<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2448\">\n<p data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2448\"><em data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2428\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Verily, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">prayer <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">keeps <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">one <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">from <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">great <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">sins <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">evil <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">deeds.\u201d<\/span><\/em><br data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2431\" \/><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">(<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">Qur\u2019an, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">29:<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_pfttw_8\">45)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>_________________________<\/p>\n<p><em id=\"prayer\"><\/em><em id=\"#prayer\"><\/em><em>The article is an excerpt from a book by the author titled \u2018Islam in Focus\u2019.\u00a0<\/em><a href='https:\/\/prayerinislam.com\/the-purpose-of-prayer\/' target='_blank'>Soucre 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