The Purpose of Prayer.
Prayer constitutes one pillar of Islam and is considered the foundation of religion. Any Muslim who fails to observe his prayers and has...
Why Must the Slave of Allah Perform Prayer?
‘Hayya `ala-s-Salah… Hayya `ala-l-Falah…’ (Hurry to prayer… Hurry to real success…) Yes, success. What perfect placement of these...
The Prayer! The Prayer!
focusing on the vital importance of offering prayer in Islam as it was the last words the Prophet mentioned before his death. `Ubaydullah...
Humility: The Beginning of Prayer.
We have now begun the prayer, and thus we should lower our heads in reverence of Allah, Glory be to Him. When the Prophet (peace be upon...
The Impact of Prayer on the Individual and Society.
Prayer is one of the five pillars of Islam and the first act that a person will be held accountable for on the Day of Resurrection. If it...
Prayer: The Apple of My Eye.
Who establish worship and spend of that We have bestowed on them. (Al-Anfal 8:3) Concerning the guilty: What has brought you to this...
The Meaning of Prayer.
The Arabic word for Prayer is salah. Literally, it means supplication or glorification; supplication because it represents one of the...
Times of Prayer.
A Muslim must not perform the obligatory Prayer until its proper time comes into perfect as stated in the Shari`ah (Islamic Law). Allah...
Friday Prayer.
The Friday Prayer is one of the distinct symbols that distinguishes the religion of Islam from other religions. The Almighty Allah has...
The Meaning and Merits of Prayer.
What are the meaning and merits of Prayer? Prayer means du`aa’ (invocation) in the Arabic language (linguistically). In Islamic...
