Abu Fauzi
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- Islam
As-Salaam alaikum,
You are aware that the 5 daily/obligatory prayers are among the 5 pillars upon which Islam is built. About these prayers or Sallah, Almighty Allah says in Surat Muminun (The Believers) of the Holy Qur'an: --
''Certainly the believers (eventually) must succeed-
They who humble themselves in their prayers.'' (23:1-2)
And in Surat Ankabut, verse/ayat 45, Allah Ta'ala says: --
''... establish regular prayer: for verily prayer prevents
obscene and reprehensive deeds.'' (29:45)
To achieve the tremendous good and spiritual benefits in our prayer(s), we need to possess concentration (khushu) or heedfulness during prayers. To afford us find a relatively high level of khushu during prayers, we should: --
(1) Always get ourselves into the right frame of mind from the moment that we perform our ablution (Wudu), by reminding ourselves that we are about to take that wonderful journey to meet our Lord, who is eager to listen to us as we pray.
(2) As you approach your prayer mat in the Masjid or in your room, take a pause even if it is just few seconds during the Iqamah (final call to prayer), plant into your mind and firmly believe that Allah Ta'ala.... the Lord of the Worlds, is with you, watching and hearing you as you are about to enter His Presence.
(3) 1 and 2 above will help us empty our mind from worldly concerns and at least enter our first Raka'a with heedfulness and concentration. Where worldly issues intrude while we are in Sallah, we should continue to re-establish and maintain this focus in every posture- standing (qiyam and i'tidal), Ruku'u (bowing), prostrating (Sujood) and sitting (jalsah).
Best Wishes.
You are aware that the 5 daily/obligatory prayers are among the 5 pillars upon which Islam is built. About these prayers or Sallah, Almighty Allah says in Surat Muminun (The Believers) of the Holy Qur'an: --
''Certainly the believers (eventually) must succeed-
They who humble themselves in their prayers.'' (23:1-2)
And in Surat Ankabut, verse/ayat 45, Allah Ta'ala says: --
''... establish regular prayer: for verily prayer prevents
obscene and reprehensive deeds.'' (29:45)
To achieve the tremendous good and spiritual benefits in our prayer(s), we need to possess concentration (khushu) or heedfulness during prayers. To afford us find a relatively high level of khushu during prayers, we should: --
(1) Always get ourselves into the right frame of mind from the moment that we perform our ablution (Wudu), by reminding ourselves that we are about to take that wonderful journey to meet our Lord, who is eager to listen to us as we pray.
(2) As you approach your prayer mat in the Masjid or in your room, take a pause even if it is just few seconds during the Iqamah (final call to prayer), plant into your mind and firmly believe that Allah Ta'ala.... the Lord of the Worlds, is with you, watching and hearing you as you are about to enter His Presence.
(3) 1 and 2 above will help us empty our mind from worldly concerns and at least enter our first Raka'a with heedfulness and concentration. Where worldly issues intrude while we are in Sallah, we should continue to re-establish and maintain this focus in every posture- standing (qiyam and i'tidal), Ruku'u (bowing), prostrating (Sujood) and sitting (jalsah).
Best Wishes.