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PRAYERS
(NAMAAZ)
Prayers are called “Salaat” in
Arabic and “Namaaz” in Urdu.
Namaaz is the best among all
acts of worship. Prayer is the
spiritual Ascension of Momin. If
namaaz is accepted by Allah
(S.W.T.) then other acts of
worship are also accepted.
Offering five times prayers
purifies our souls in the same
way as bathing five times a day
cleanses our body of all dirt
and filth. It is the very first
item of Furoo-e-Deen or Branches
if Islam. It is obligatory on
every Muslim men and women to
pray five times every day. It
must be performed regularly and
punctually. Each namaaz should
be performed as soon as the time
for that particular namaaz
arrives. One should not be lazy
and lethargic about it and
should not wait till the time of
that particular namaaz comes to
an end. One should not pray
namaaz in haste and hurry. One
should remember that he is
standing in the court of The
Greatest of all. His Might,
Majesty, Grandeur and Glory
should be in our thoughts. It
should be performed humbly and
with solemnity and understand
the meaning of each and every
word. One should concentrate and
try to forget about every thing
else. Remember the absorption of
The Commander of the Faithful
when an arrow was pulled out of
his foot while praying but he
remained unaware of it.
There is a saying in Persian, “Rooz-e-Mahshar
Ke Jangudaz Buad, Awwaleen
Pursish-e-Namaaz Buad.” Meaning,
“The Day of Judgment will be a
day of fear when the servants of
Allah will be questioned first
about namaaz.”
Allama Iqbal, the dreamer of
Pakistan, has said, “Ye Aik
Sajdah Jise Tu Giran Samjhta Hai,
Hazaar Sajdaun Se Deta Hai Admi
Ko Najaat”. Meaning, “This one
prostration to Allah which looks
burdensome to you, will spare
you from bending for one
thousand times in front of the
servants of Allah.
Prayers in Noble Qur’an:
Surah Al-Baqara, Ayat 238, “Pay
due attention to your prayers,
especially the middle prayers,
and stand up while praying, in
obedience to Allah (S.W.T.)”
Sura Al-Nisa Ayat 101 & 103,
“When you are on a journey, it
is no sin to shorten your
prayers, if you are afraid of
the mischief of the
unbelievers…..”
“When you complete your prayer,
remember Allah all the time
while standing, sitting, or
reclining. When you are safe,
say your prayers properly. It is
a constant duty of the
believers”
Surah Al-Anaam, Ayat 92,162
“….Those who believe in the Day
of Judgment accept this and are
steadfast in their prayers.”
“My prayer, sacrifice, life and
death are all for Allah, the
Lord of the Universe”
Surah Al-Ra’d Ayat 28, “…and the
faithful ones whose hearts are
comforted by the remembrance of
Allah. Remembrance of Allah
certainly brings comfort to all
hearts.”
Sura Al-Mu’minun Ayat 10, “….and
who are steadfast in their
prayer, these are the heirs of
Paradise wherein they will live
for ever.”
Surah Ta’Ha’ Ayat 14, “I am
Allah, the only ‘Ilah (one
deserving to be worshiped).
Worship Me and be steadfast in
prayer to have My name (always)
in your mind.”
Surah Al-Ankabut Ayat 45,
“(Muhammad) recite to them what
has been revealed to you in the
Book and be steadfast in prayer;
prayer (speaking of Allah) keeps
one away from indecency and
sins. Allah’s paying attention
to the worshiper is (indeed) the
greatest (reward for worshiping
Allah). Allah knows what you
do.”
Surah Al-Ma’arij Ayat 34, “…who
do not miss their daily prayers
at the prescribed times, such
people will receive due honor in
Paradise.”
Hadees-e-Qudsi:“And
when he (the worshiper) knows
that it is time of Prayer and he
does not pray, he is indeed
careless about Me”
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.S.):said,
“The first thing that Allah made
obligatory on my Ummah was the
five prayers and the first thing
they will be questioned will be
the five prayers.”
“One who adhere to the five
(daily) prayers diligently, they
shall be a means of illumination
and salvation for him on the Day
of Judgment.”
“The prayer of a person is (in
reality) a light in his heart,
so whoever desires, can
illuminate his heart.”
“The prayer is one of the
(primary) dictates of religion,
in it lie the pleasure of the
Lord, the Mighty and the
Glorious, and it is the conducts
of the prophets.”
“The prayer is the standard of
Islam. Whosoever loves prayers,
and observes their limits,
timings and methods, is a true
believer.”
The Commander of the Faithful,
Imam Ali (A.S.)
said, “If the worshiper knew to
what extent His (Allah’s) Mercy
surrounded him during prayers,
he would never raise his head
from prostration.”
“No one but the Messenger
(S.A.W.S.) took me the lead in
prayers.”
“….Fear Allah so far as prayer
is concerned because prayers are
pillars of your faith….”
Imam Muhammad Baqir (A.S.):
said, “Islam have been founded
and established on five things:
Prayers, Zakaat, Hajj, Sawm
(Fasting), and Wilaya.”
“The prayer is the pillar of
religion and its parable is that
of a tent – when the prop
remains upright, the pegs and
ropes remain straight and
upright, but when the prop bends
or breaks neither the pegs nor
ropes remain straight.”
“We command our children to
offer prayers when they are five
years old, so you too order your
children to offer prayers (but
only) when they are seven years
of age.”
Imam Jaffer Al-Sadiq (A.S.):
said, “The first thing for which
a person shall be subjected to
reckoning is prayers. If they
are accepted, all his other
deeds (shall) also be accepted.
But if rejected, all his other
deeds shall (also) be rejected.”
“Surely, the Angel of Death
repels Shaitaan from the
proximity of one who had adhered
to and guarded his prayers, and
makes him speak out the
testimony “There is no God
except Allah and Muhaamad is the
Messenger of Allah” during that
terrifying and frightening state
of (death)”
We are the followers of the
Master of Prostrators and the
Chief of Worshippers, Imam Ali
Zain-ul-Abedin (A.S.) and the
Commander of the Faithful Imam
Ali (A.S.). It is reported that
Imam Ali used to pray a good
portion of the night, because
the neighbors could hear
“Allah-o-Akber” one thousand
times. Similarly, he was
martyred while praying morning
prayers. On the same line, on
the Day of Ashura, Imam Husayn
(A.S.) was martyred while he was
prostrating!
It is recommended that namaaz
should be performed in
congregation as the reward is
twenty five times more than
reciting alone. Consequently,
great importance have been
stressed regarding Friday
Prayers. |
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