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Les_Nubian · **Re: 18 Benifits of Prayer!!..By Ibnul Qayyim -** 08-03-2006

mashaAllah, Ameen!

So true!

learningislam · **Re: 18 Benifits of Prayer!!..By Ibnul Qayyim -** 08-05-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdulwaheed

I seek refuge in Allah from shaytan after realise that im not concentrating on my prayer properly.. I want to try and find a way to stop it from wondering in the first place..

Hope this helps inshaAllah
Hazrat Uthman bin Abul Aas (Razi Allahu anho) said: Ya RasulAllah (Sallallaho alaihay wa aalaihee wa sallam) the devil interferes between me and my prayer, and also causes doubt in my recitation. The Prophet (Sallallaho alaihay wa aalaihee wa sallam) said: The name of this devil is Khanzab, when you feel his temptation, then (during the prayer) say taooz (Aaoozo billaahe minashaitan nir rajeem) and spit three times on your left side (on your heart)”.Hazart Uthman (Razi Allahu anho) said :I did so , and Allah made that devil away from me.”
Reported in Ahmad and Muslim

al-fateh · **Re: 18 Benifits of Prayer!!..By Ibnul Qayyim -** 08-05-2006

great info

thanks

amirah_87 · **Re: 18 Benifits of Prayer!!..By Ibnul Qayyim -** 08-05-2006

ass salaamu alaykum,

wa iyyaakum ppl

Jazakillaahu khayran Sis LearningIslam!!.....;)

Nawal89 · **Re: 18 Benifits of Prayer!!..By Ibnul Qayyim -** 08-06-2006

its great amirah. all so true mashaAllah.

P.S And Umm sulaim..you'll have to wait for another month before i join that nahw thread. I'm still on Baabul I3raab mon!

amirah_87 · 05:31 PM

As salaamu alaykum,

It sure is SubhanAllah.

Khayal · *!* 18 Benefits of Prayer *!* - 11-16-2006

18 Benefits of Prayer

Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah [d.751]
Source: Zaad al-Ma'aad (4/304-305)
translated for www.bakkah.net [1]

- Prayer -

Allaah the Exalted has said:

( And seek help in patience and in prayer. Surely that is something quite difficult on (people) other than people of humility and submissiveness )

And He has said:

( O you who believe! Seek help in patience and in prayer! Verily, Allaah is with those who are patient. )

And He, the Exalted One, has said:

(And command your family to pray, and be patient upon that. We are not asking you for any provisions,(rather) We provide for you, and the favorable outcome is for (those with) taqwaa (consciousness of Allaah that produces righteous actions).

And in the Books of Sunnah it is reported that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) used to hasten to prayer whenever an affair disturbed him. And previously discussed was the concept of healing most ailments through prayer before seeking out other ways of dealing with them.

- 1 - Prayer is something that causes one to receive sustenance.
- 2 - It is something that safeguards one's physical health.
- 3 - It keeps away harmful things.
- 4 - It casts away illnesses.
- 5 - It strengthens the heart.
- 6 - It brightens one's countenance.
- 7 - It delights the soul.
- 8 - It gets rid of laziness.
- 9 - It makes the limbs active.
- 10 - It increases one's physical strength.
- 11 - It expands the chest (making one at ease and giving him insight).
- 12 - It is nourishment for the soul.
- 13 - It illuminates the heart.
- 14 - It safeguards one's blessings.
- 15 - It repels catastrophes.
- 16 - It brings on blessings.
- 17 - It keeps away the Shaytaan (the Devil).
- 18 - It draws one close to Ar-Rahmaan (Allaah, the Most Merciful).

And overall it has an amazing effect on the health of the body and heart, and in strengthening them and expelling harmful pollutants from them. No two people have been afflicted with any disability, disease, or other calamity, except that the portion of the one who prays is less and his outcome is cleaner.
Also, prayer has an amazing effect on the evils of the dunyaa (the worldly life) and how it repels them, especially when the prayer is performed properly and completely, inwardly and outwardly. Nothing keeps the evils of the dunyaa at bay and brings on the benefits of it like prayer.
The reason behind this is that prayer is one's connection to Allaah, the Mighty and Majestic. So based on the strength of a person's relationship with his Lord, the Mighty and Majestic, the doors of goodness will accordingly be opened up for him, bad things and the reasons for them befalling him will be cut off, and the elements of success granted by His Lord, the Mighty and Majestic, will begin pouring in, along with safety and good health, wealth and worldly riches, relaxation, bliss, enjoyment, and all types of joyful affairs will be brought to him, and in an expedient manner, too.

FOOTNOTES
[1] The title and the numbering of the 18 benefits are both additions from the translator: Moosaa Richardson.
[2] A translation of the meaning of Soorah al-Baqarah (2):45
[3] A translation of the meaning of Soorah al-Baqarah (2):153
[4] A translation of the meaning of Soorah Taa-Haa (20):132
[5] Zaad al-Ma'aad (4/304-305) of Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah, Mu'assasatur-Risaalah, 4th ed., 1424.

lolwatever · **Re: *!* 18 Benefits of Prayer *!* -** 11-16-2006

jazaks sis.

n the first and formost, is that its the absolutely fundamental pre-requisite to enter jannah

salams

Faizah · **Re: 18 Benefits of Prayer ~ By Ibnul Qayyim -** 11-19-2007

Great post, sis! JazakAllah khayr.

Noor 13 · **Re: 18 Benefits of Prayer ~ By Ibnul Qayyim -** 11-24-2007

azak Allah khair
this is very beneficial information

pasionatemumina · **Re: 18 Benefits of Prayer ~ By Ibnul Qayyim -** 02-06-2008

JazakALLAH for the post its very useful

Asma Shaikh · **Re: 18 Benefits of Prayer ~ By Ibnul Qayyim -** 02-07-2008

Assalam Alaikum

Wonderful post ! Mashalla tallah. May ALLAH SUBHAN A WA TALLAH forgive us and guide us that we pray namaz perfectly.

IbnAbdulHakim · **Re: 18 Benefits of Prayer ~ By Ibnul Qayyim -** 02-07-2008

mashaAllaah jizakAllaahu khairan.

Assalamu Alaikum

Ramlah · **Re: 18 Benefits of Prayer ~ By Ibnul Qayyim -** 02-07-2008

Jazakallahu khair sis.

al_islam · **Re: 18 Benefits of Prayer ~ By Ibnul Qayyim -** 02-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by maryam11

Jazakallahu khair sis.

ditto

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Khayal a ThOuGhT Status: Offline Posts: 5,246 Reputation: 15413 Rep Power: 44 Join Date: May 2005 Location: iN ThOuGhTs Way of Life: Muslim	! 18 Benefits of Prayer ! - 11-16-2006 18 Benefits of Prayer Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah [d.751] *Source: Zaad al-Ma'aad* (4/304-305) translated for www.bakkah.net [1] - Prayer - Allaah the Exalted has said: ( And seek help in patience and in prayer. Surely that is something quite difficult on (people) other than people of humility and submissiveness ) And He has said: ( O you who believe! Seek help in patience and in prayer! Verily, Allaah is with those who are patient. ) And He, the Exalted One, has said: (And command your family to pray, and be patient upon that. We are not asking you for any provisions,(rather) We provide for you, and the favorable outcome is for (those with) taqwaa** (consciousness of Allaah that produces righteous actions). And in the Books of Sunnah it is reported that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) used to hasten to prayer whenever an affair disturbed him. And previously discussed was the concept of healing most ailments through prayer before seeking out other ways of dealing with them. - 1 - Prayer is something that causes one to receive sustenance. - 2 - It is something that safeguards one's physical health. - 3 - It keeps away harmful things. - 4 - It casts away illnesses. - 5 - It strengthens the heart. - 6 - It brightens one's countenance. - 7 - It delights the soul. - 8 - It gets rid of laziness. - 9 - It makes the limbs active. - 10 - It increases one's physical strength. - 11 - It expands the chest (making one at ease and giving him insight). - 12 - It is nourishment for the soul. - 13 - It illuminates the heart. - 14 - It safeguards one's blessings. - 15 - It repels catastrophes. - 16 - It brings on blessings. - 17 - It keeps away the Shaytaan (the Devil). - 18 - It draws one close to Ar-Rahmaan (Allaah, the Most Merciful). And overall it has an amazing effect on the health of the body and heart, and in strengthening them and expelling harmful pollutants from them. No two people have been afflicted with any disability, disease, or other calamity, except that the portion of the one who prays is less and his outcome is cleaner. Also, prayer has an amazing effect on the evils of the dunyaa (the worldly life) and how it repels them, especially when the prayer is performed properly and completely, inwardly and outwardly. Nothing keeps the evils of the dunyaa at bay and brings on the benefits of it like prayer. The reason behind this is that prayer is one's connection to Allaah, the Mighty and Majestic. So based on the strength of a person's relationship with his Lord, the Mighty and Majestic, the doors of goodness will accordingly be opened up for him, bad things and the reasons for them befalling him will be cut off, and the elements of success granted by His Lord, the Mighty and Majestic, will begin pouring in, along with safety and good health, wealth and worldly riches, relaxation, bliss, enjoyment, and all types of joyful affairs will be brought to him, and in an expedient manner, too. FOOTNOTES [1] The title and the numbering of the 18 benefits are both additions from the translator: Moosaa Richardson. [2] A translation of the meaning of Soorah al-Baqarah (2):45 [3] A translation of the meaning of Soorah al-Baqarah (2):153 [4] A translation of the meaning of Soorah Taa-Haa (20):132 [5] Zaad al-Ma'aad (4/304-305) of Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah, Mu'assasatur-Risaalah, 4th ed., 1424. __________________ Even a Smile is charity!

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