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Here's some interesting benefits of Prayer;
Prayer is a chance to turn to Allah [God] in worship, to give thanks, to ask for forgiveness, and to ask for His Guidance and Mercy.
Some benefits of prayer:
1. It enriches the soul and fulfills its yearning to connect with its Lord. This gives the soul peace and contentment.
2. It purifies the heart from the effects of indolence and sin by providing a continuous opportunity for communication with Allah and for repentance.
Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) indicated this when he said to his Companions: “Consider if one of you had a river by his door in which he bathed five times a day. Would any filth remain on him?” They responded in the negative. He said: “Likewise, Allah wipes away sins with the five daily prayers.” [
Sahîh al-Bukhârî (528) and
Sahîh Muslim (667)]
This stresses the meaning of Allah’s words: “Establish prayer, for verily prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deeds. And the remembrance of Allah is the greatest thing.” [
Sûrah al-`Ankabût: 45]
3. It emphasizes the proximity between religion and daily life. Life, from an Islamic standpoint, is to be directed to Allah. Life is an opportunity for worship and the remembrance of Allah. Praying repeatedly throughout the day, interrupting the daily activities, brings about the realization of this concept. The believer, through prayer, acquires a spiritual awareness that he takes with him throughout all of life’s endeavors.
4. Prayer teaches punctuality. Allah Has determined specific times for the daily prayers which may not be violated. Allah says: “For such prayers are enjoined on believers at stated times.” [
Sûrah al-Nisâ’: 103]
This shows us the importance of time.
5. Prayer teaches the Muslim the virtues of constancy and perseverance while opening the door to greater effort. Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said: “The beloved deeds to Allah are the ones performed most regularly, even if they are small.” [
Sahîh al-Bukhârî (6464) and
Sahîh Muslim (783)]
6. Prayer cultivates brotherhood, equality, and humility between the Muslims. Everyone stands together before Allah in their ranks with no distinction between them.
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