By Khandaker Nazneen Sultana
The Prophet said: "The prayer is the Mi`raaj of the Believer." It gives every Muslim the chance to communicate with his Lord. During each prayer, the Muslim recites Soorah Al-Faatihah: This recitation is not a dull monologue by the Believer, but Allah promises that it is a conversation between Him and the worshipper. The Prophet (SAW) reported: 'The five set Prayers may be compared to a stream of fresh water, flowing in front of your house, into which you plunge five times each day. Do you think that would leave any dirt on your body?' When they replied: 'None at all!' The Prophet, on him be peace, said: 'Indeed the five Prayers remove sins, just as water removes dirt.' -- (Muslim).
Muslims have to get up at the call of the Mu`azzin: "Come to prayer! Come to success!" Prayer by salat is a cry of the Inner Soul of the Muslim. It is also ascension for a Believer. This prayer is a gift given to every Believer to enable him to experience a spiritual ascension five times a day?
Muslims have to get up at the call of the Mu`azzin: "Come to prayer! Come to success!" Prayer by salat is a cry of the Inner Soul of the Muslim. It is also ascension for a Believer. This prayer is a gift given to every Believer to enable him to experience a spiritual ascension five times a day?
The Messenger of Allah again said: "Prayer is the pillar of religion." (Narrated by Al-Baihaqi) He also informed us that Islam is built upon five pillars, the second being to establish prayer five times a day. --(Al-Bukhaari) This makes the image very clear: Islam is like a building supported by five columns; remove just one column and the entire building weakens. In the same way, when a person stops praying, his faith becomes weak, and the mildest blows can cause it to crumble. The prayer is so very important that the Prophet (SAW) said: "Verily, between man and polytheism and disbelief is abandoning prayer." -- (Muslim)
There is no doubt that Satan is the bitterest enemy of man; he always tries to disturb the Believer’s prayers. He (the worshipper) finds his mind suddenly engulfed with memories, problems, worries, work and his family… and he will often find himself wondering whether he has prayed three rak`ah or four. This is how Satan steals the prayer. Man is created only to worship Allah.
Allah has also described about Salat in many places in the Qur’an, so let us now take alook at what He has in store for the believers.
Salat is very much important in Islam—
From the view of The Al-Qur’an:
In Surah Al-Baqarah verses no. 3, 43, 45, 83, 110, 125, 153, 177, 238, 239,
277 Allah says:
2.3. Who believe in the Unseen, are steadfast in prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them;
2.43. And be steadfast in prayer; practise regular charity; and bow down your heads with those who bow down (in worship).
2.45. Nay, seek ((Allah)'s) help with patient perseverance and prayer: It is indeed hard, except to those who bring a lowly spirit,-
2.83. And remember We took a covenant from the Children of Israel (to this effect): Worship none but Allah. treat with kindness your parents and kindred, and orphans and those in need; speak fair to the people; be steadfast in prayer; and practise regular charity. Then did ye turn back, except a few among you, and ye backslide (even now).
2.110. And be steadfast in prayer and regular in charity: And whatever good ye send forth for your souls before you, ye shall find it with Allah. for Allah sees Well all that ye do.
2.125. Remember We made the House a place of assembly for men and a place of safety; and take ye the station of Abraham as a place of prayer; and We covenanted with Abraham and Isma'il, that they should sanctify My House for those who compass it round, or use it as a rrity, celebrate Allah.s praises in the manner He has taught you, which ye knew not (before).
2.153. O ye who believe! seek help with patient perseverance and prayer; for Allah is with those who patiently persevere.
2.177. It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces Towards east or West; but it is righteousness- to believe in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers; to spend of your substance, out of love for Him, for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer, and practice regular charity; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient, in pain (or suffering) and adversity, and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah. fearing.
2.238. Guard strictly your (habit of) prayers, especially the Middle Prayer; and stand before Allah in a devout (frame of mind).
2.239. If ye fear (an enemy), pray on foot, or riding, (as may be most convenient), but when ye are in security, celebrate Allah’s praises in the manner He has taught you, which ye knew not (before).
2.277. Those who believe, and do deeds of righteousness, and establish regular prayers and regular charity, will have their reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.
In Surah Al-i-Imran verses no. 43, 113, Allah informs:3.43. "O Mary! Worship Thy Lord devoutly: Prostrate thyself, and bow down (in prayer) with those who bow down."
3.113. Not all of them are alike: Of the People of the Book are a portion that stand (For the right): They rehearse the Signs of Allah all night long, and they prostrate themselves in adoration.
In Surah An-Nisaa verses no. 43, 77, 101-103, 142, 162 Allah mentions:
4.43. O ye who believe! Approach not prayers with a mind befogged, until ye can understand all that ye say, - nor in a state of ceremonial impurity (Except when travelling on the road), until after washing your whole body. If ye are ill, or on a journey, or one of you cometh from offices of nature, or ye have been in contact with women, and ye find no water, then take for yourselves clean sand or earth, and rub therewith your faces and hands. For Allah doth blot out sins and forgive again and again.
4.77. Hast thou not turned Thy vision to those who were told to hold back their hands (from fight) but establish regular prayers and spend in regular charity? When (at length) the order for fighting was issued to them, behold! a section of them feared men as - or even more than - they should have feared Allah. They said: "Our Lord! Why hast Thou ordered us to fight? Wouldst Thou not Grant us respite to our (natural) term, near (enough)?" Say: "Short is the enjoyment of this world: the Hereafter is the best for those who do right: Never will ye be dealt with unjustly in the very least!
4.101. When ye travel through the earth, there is no blame on you if ye shorten your prayers, for fear the Unbelievers May attack you: For the Unbelievers are unto you open enemies.
4.102. When thou (O Messenger. art with them, and standest to lead them in prayer, Let one party of them stand up (in prayer) with thee, taking their arms with them: When they finish their prostrations, let them take their position in the rear. And let the other party come up which hath not yet prayed - and let them pray with thee, Taking all precaution, and bearing arms: the Unbelievers wish, if ye were negligent of your arms and your baggage, to assault you in a single rush. But there is no blame on you if ye put away your arms because of the inconvenience of rain or because ye are ill; but take (every) precaution for yourselves. For the Unbelievers Allah hath prepared a humiliating punishment.
4.103. When ye pass (Congregational) prayers, celebrate Allah.s praises, standing, sitting down, or lying down on your sides; but when ye are free from danger, set up Regular Prayers: For such prayers are enjoined on believers at stated times.
4.142. The Hypocrites - they think they are over-reaching Allah, but He will over- reach them: When they stand up to prayer, they stand without earnestness, to be seen of men, but little do they hold Allah in remembrance;
4.162. But those among them who are well-grounded in knowledge, and the believers, believe in what hath been revealed to thee and what was revealed before thee: And (especially) those who establish regular prayer and practise regular charity and believe in Allah and in the Last Day: To them shall We soon give a great reward.
In Surah Al-Maidah verses no. 6, 12, 55, 58, 91, 106 Allah states:
5.6. O ye who believe! when ye prepare for prayer, wash your faces, and your hands (and arms) to the elbows; Rub your heads (with water); and (wash) your feet to the ankles. If ye are in a state of ceremonial impurity, bathe your whole body. But if ye are ill, or on a journey, or one of you cometh from offices of nature, or ye have been in contact with women, and ye find no water, then take for yourselves clean sand or earth, and rub therewith your faces and hands, Allah doth not wish to place you in a difficulty, but to make you clean, and to complete his favour to you, that ye may be grateful.
5.12. Allah did aforetime take a covenant from the Children of Israel, and we appointed twelve captains among them. And Allah said: "I am with you: if ye (but) establish regular prayers, practise regular charity, believe in my apostles, honour and assist them, and loan to Allah a beautiful loan, verily I will wipe out from you your evils, and admit you to gardens with rivers flowing beneath; but if any of you, after this, resisteth faith, he hath truly wandered from the path or rectitude."
5.55. Your (real) friends are (no less than) Allah, His Messenger, and the (fellowship of) believers,- those who establish regular prayers and regular charity, and they bow down humbly (in worship).
5.58. When ye proclaim your call to prayer they take it (but) as mockery and sport; that is because they are a people without understanding. 5.91. Satan's plan is (but) to excite enmity and hatred between you, with intoxicants and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah, and from prayer: will ye not then abstain?
5.106. O ye who believe! When death approaches any of you, (take) witnesses among yourselves when making bequests,- two just men of your own (brotherhood) or others from outside if ye are journeying through the earth, and the chance of death befalls you (thus). If ye doubt (their truth), detain them both after prayer, and let them both swear by Allah. "We wish not in this for any worldly gain, even though the (beneficiary) be our near relation: we shall hide not the evidence before Allah. if we do, then behold! the sin be upon us!"
In Surah Al-An’am verses no. 72, 92, 162 Allah informs:
6.92. And this is a Book which We have sent down, bringing blessings, and confirming (the revelations) which came before it: that thou mayest warn the mother of cities and all around her. Those who believe in the Hereafter believe in this (Book), and they are constant in guarding their prayers.
6.162. Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds:
In Surah Al-A’raf verses no. 31, 170 Allah announces:
7.31. O Children of Adam! Wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer: eat and drink: But waste not by excess, for Allah loveth not the wasters.
7.170. As to those who hold fast by the Book and establish regular prayer,- never shall We suffer the reward of the righteous to perish.
In Surah Al-Anfal verses no. 3, 4, 35 Allah says:
8.3. Who establish regular prayers and spend (freely) out of the gifts We have given them for sustenance:
8.4. Such in truth are the believers: they have grades of dignity with their Lord, and forgiveness, and generous sustenance:
8.35. Their prayer at the House (of Allah. is nothing but whistling and clapping of hands: (Its only answer can be), "Taste ye the penalty because ye blasphemed."
In Surah At-Tauba verses no. 5, 11, 18, 54, 71, 84, 108, 112 Allah mentions:
9.5. But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, an seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practise regular charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
9.11. But (even so), if they repent, establish regular prayers, and practise regular charity,- they are your brethren in Faith: (thus) do We explain the Signs in detail, for those who understand.
9.18. The mosques of Allah shall be visited and maintained by such as believe in Allah and the Last Day, establish regular prayers, and practise regular charity, and fear none (at all) except Allah. It is they who are expected to be on true guidance.
9.54. The only reasons why their contributions are not accepted are: that they reject Allah and His Messenger. That they come to prayer without earnestness; and that they offer contributions unwillingly.
9.71. The Believers, men and women, are protectors one of another: they enjoin what is just and forbid what is evil: they observe regular prayers, practise regular charity, and obey Allah and His Messenger. On them will Allah pour His mercy: for Allah is Exalted in power, Wise.
9.84. Nor do thou ever pray for any of them that dies, nor stand at his grave; for they rejected Allah and His Messenger, and died in a state of perverse rebellion.
9.108. Never stand thou forth therein. There is a mosque whose foundation was laid from the first day on piety; it is more worthy of the standing forth (for prayer) therein. In it are men who love to be purified; and Allah loveth those who make themselves pure.
9.112. Those that turn (to Allah. in repentance; that serve Him, and praise Him; that wander in devotion to the cause of Allah,: that bow down and prostrate themselves in prayer; that enjoin good and forbid evil; and observe the limit set by Allah.- (These do rejoice). So proclaim the glad tidings to the Believers.
In Surah Yunus verses no. 87 Allah notices:
10.87. We inspired Moses and his brother with this Message: "Provide dwellings for your people in Egypt, make your dwellings into places of worship, and establish regular prayers: and give glad tidings to those who believe!"
In Surah Hud verses no. 87, 114 Allah notices:
11.87. They said: "O Shu'aib! Does thy (religion of) prayer command thee that we leave off the worship which our fathers practised, or that we leave off doing what we like with our property? Truly, thou art the one that forbeareth with faults and is right- minded!"
11.114. And establish regular prayers at the two ends of the day and at the approaches of the night: For those things, that are good remove those that are evil: Be that the word of remembrance to those who remember (their Lord):
In Surah Ar-Ra’d verses no. 15, 22 Allah express:
13.15. Whatever beings there are in the heavens and the earth do prostrate themselves to Allah (Acknowledging subjection), - with good-will or in spite of themselves: so do their shadows in the morning and evenings.
13.22. Those who patiently persevere, seeking the countenance of their Lord; Establish regular prayers; spend, out of (the gifts) We have bestowed for their sustenance, secretly and openly; and turn off Evil with good: for such there is the final attainment of the (eternal) home,-
In Surah Ibrahim verses no. 31, 37, 40 Allah reports:
14.31. Speak to my servants who have believed, that they may establish regular prayers, and spend (in charity) out of the sustenance we have given them, secretly and openly, before the coming of a Day in which there will be neither mutual bargaining nor befriending.
14.37. "O our Lord! I have made some of my offspring to dwell in a valley without cultivation, by Thy Sacred House; in order, O our Lord, that they may establish regular Prayer: so fill the hearts of some among men with love towards them, and feed them with fruits: so that they may give thanks.
14.40. O my Lord! Make me one who establishes regular Prayer, and also (raise such) among my offspring O our Lord! and accept Thou my Prayer.
In Surah Al-Hijr verses no. 98, 99 Allah remarks:
15.98. But celebrate the praises of thy Lord, and be of those who prostrate themselves in adoration.
15.99. And serve thy Lord until there come unto thee the Hour that is Certain.In Surah Al- Israa verses no. 78, 79, 110 Allah express:
17.78. Establish regular prayers - at the sun's decline till the darkness of the night, and the morning prayer and reading: for the prayer and reading in the morning carry their testimony.
17.79. And pray in the small watches of the morning: (it would be) an additional prayer (or spiritual profit) for thee: soon will thy Lord raise thee to a Station of Praise and Glory!
17.110. Say: "Call upon Allah, or call upon Rahman: by whatever name ye call upon Him, (it is well): for to Him belong the Most Beautiful Names. Neither speak thy Prayer aloud, nor speak it in a low tone, but seek a middle course between."
In Surah Maryam verses no. 31, 55, 59 Allah relates:
19.31. "And He hath made me blessed wheresoever I be, and hath enjoined on me Prayer and Charity as long as I live;
19.55. He used to enjoin on his people Prayer and Charity, and he was most acceptable in the sight of his Lord.
19.59. But after them there followed a posterity who missed prayers and followed after lusts soon, then, will they face Destruction,-
In Surah Ta- Ha verses no. 14, 132 Allah explains:
20.14. "Verily, I am Allah. There is no Allah but I: So serve thou Me (only), and establish regular prayer for celebrating My praise.
20.132. Enjoin prayer on thy people, and be constant therein. We ask thee not to provide sustenance: We provide it for thee. But the (fruit of) the Hereafter is for righteousness.
In Surah Al- Anbiyaa verses no. 73 Allah relates:
21.73. And We made them leaders, guiding (men) by Our Command, and We sent them inspiration to do good deeds, to establish regular prayers, and to practise regular charity; and they constantly served Us (and Us only).
In Surah Al- Hajj verses no. 26, 35, 41, 77, 78 Allah explains:
22.35. To those whose hearts when Allah is mentioned, are filled with fear, who show patient perseverance over their afflictions, keep up regular prayer, and spend (in charity) out of what We have bestowed upon them.
22.41. (They are) those who, if We establish them in the land, establish regular prayer and give regular charity, enjoin the right and forbid wrong: with Allah rests the end (and decision) of (all) affairs.
22.77. O ye who believe! Bow down, prostrate yourselves, and adore your Lord; and do good; that ye may prosper.
22.78. And strive in His cause as ye ought to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this (Revelation); that the Messenger may be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for mankind! So establish regular Prayer, give regular Charity, and hold fast to Allah. He is your Protector - the Best to protect and the Best to help!
In Surah Al-Muminun verses no. 1, 2, 9 Allah explains:
23.1. The believers must (eventually) win through,-
23.2. Those who humble themselves in their prayers;
23.9. And who (strictly) guard their prayers;-
In Surah An-Nur verses no. 37, 56 Allah mentions:
24.37. By men whom neither traffic nor merchandise can divert from the Remembrance of Allah, nor from regular Prayer, nor from the practice of regular Charity: Their (only) fear is for the Day when hearts and eyes will be transformed (in a world wholly new),-
24.56. So establish regular Prayer and give regular Charity; and obey the Messenger. that ye may receive mercy.
In Surah Al-Furkan verses no. 64, 65 Allah notices:25.64. Those who spend the night in adoration of their Lord prostrate and standing;
25.65. Those who say, "Our Lord! avert from us the Wrath of Hell, for its Wrath is indeed an affliction grievous,-
In Surah Ash-Shu’araa verses no. 217- 219 Allah remarks:
26.217. And put thy trust on the Exalted in Might, the Merciful,- 26.218. Who seeth thee standing forth (in prayer),
26.219. And thy movements among those who prostrate themselves,
In Surah An- Naml verses no. 2, 3 Allah notices:
27.2. A guide: and glad tidings for the believers,-
27.3. Those who establish regular prayers and give in regular charity, and also have (full) assurance of the hereafter.
In Surah Al- ‘Ankabut verses no. 45 Allah express:
29.45. Recite what is sent of the Book by inspiration to thee, and establish regular Prayer: for Prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deeds; and remembrance of Allah is the greatest (thing in life) without doubt. And Allah knows the (deeds) that ye do.
In Surah Ar Rum verses no. 31 Allah says:
30.31. Turn ye back in repentance to Him, and fear Him: establish regular prayers, and be not ye among those who join Allah’s with Allah,-
In Surah Luqman verses no. 4, 5, 17 Allah tells:
31.4. Those who establish regular Prayer, and give regular Charity, and have (in their hearts) the assurance of the Hereafter.
31.5. These are on (true) guidance from their Lord: and these are the ones who will prosper.
31.17. "O my son! establish regular prayer, enjoin what is just, and forbid what is wrong: and bear with patient constancy whatever betide thee; for this is firmness (of purpose) in (the conduct of) affairs.
In Surah Al-Ahzab verses no. 33 Allah says:
33.33. And stay quietly in your houses, and make not a dazzling display, like that of the former Times of Ignorance; and establish regular Prayer, and give regular Charity; and obey Allah and His Messenger. And Allah only wishes to remove all abomination from you, ye members of the Family, and to make you pure and spotless.
In Surah Fatir verses no. 18, 29 Allah anounces:
35.18. Nor can a bearer of burdens bear another's burdens if one heavily laden should call another to (bear) his load. Not the least portion of it can be carried (by the other). Even though he be nearly related. Thou canst but admonish such as fear their Lord unseen and establish regular Prayer. And whoever purifies himself does so for the benefit of his own soul; and the destination (of all) is to Allah.
35.29. Those who rehearse the Book of Allah, establish regular Prayer, and spend (in Charity) out of what We have provided for them, secretly and openly, hope for a commerce that will never fail:
In Surah Ash-Shura verses no. 29, 38 Allah reports:
42.38. Those who hearken to their Lord, and establish regular Prayer; who (conduct) their affairs by mutual Consultation; who spend out of what We bestow on them for Sustenance;
In Surah Qaf verses no. 40 Allah explains:
50.40. And during part of the night, (also,) celebrate His praises, and (so likewise) after the postures of adoration.
In Surah Al-Mujadila verses no. 13 Allah says:
58.13. Is it that ye are afraid of spending sums in charity before your private consultation (with him)? If, then, ye do not so, and Allah forgives you, then (at least) establish regular prayer; practise regular charity; and obey Allah and His Messenger. And Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do.
In Surah Al- Jumu’a verses no. 9, 10 Allah mentions:
62.9. O ye who believe! When the call is proclaimed to prayer on Friday (the Day of Assembly), hasten earnestly to the Remembrance of Allah, and leave off business (and traffic): That is best for you if ye but knew!
62.10. And when the Prayer is finished, then may ye disperse through the land, and seek of the Bounty of Allah. and celebrate the Praises of Allah often (and without stint): that ye may prosper.
In Surah Al-Maarij verses no. 22, 23, 34, 35 Allah relates:
70:22. Not so those devoted to Prayer;- 70:23. Those who remain steadfast to their prayer;
70.34. And those who guard (the sacredness) of their worship;-
70.35. Such will be the honoured ones in the Gardens (of Bliss).
In Surah Al- Muzzammil verses no. 2- 4, 20 Allah explains:
73.2. Stand (to prayer) by night, but not all night,- 73.3. Half of it,- or a little less,
73.4. Or a little more; and recite the Qur'an in slow, measured rhythmic tones.
73.20. Thy Lord doth know that thou standest forth (to prayer) nigh two-thirds of the night, or half the night, or a third of the night, and so doth a party of those with thee. But Allah doth appoint night and day in due measure He knoweth that ye are unable to keep count thereof. So He hath turned to you (in mercy): read ye, therefore, of the Qur'an as much as may be easy for you. He knoweth that there may be (some) among you in ill-health; others travelling through the land, seeking of Allah’s bounty; yet others fighting in Allah’s Cause, read ye, therefore, as much of the Qur'an as may be easy (for you); and establish regular Prayer and give regular Charity; and loan to Allah a Beautiful Loan. And whatever good ye send forth for your souls ye shall find it in Allah’s Presence,- yea, better and greater, in Reward and seek ye the Grace of Allah. for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
In Surah Al-Muddaththir verses no. 43 Allah mentions:
74.43. They will say: "We were not of those who prayed; In Surah Al- Qiyamat verses no. 31 Allah remarks:
75.31. So he gave nothing in charity, nor did he pray!- In Surah Al- A’la verses no. 14, 15 Allah notice:
87.14. But those will prosper who purify themselves, 87.15. And glorify the name of their Guardian-Lord, and (lift their hearts) in prayer.
In Surah Al- ‘Alaq verses no. 9, 10, 19 Allah tells:
96.9. Seest thou one who forbids- 96.10. A votary when he (turns) to pray?
96.19. Nay, heed him not: But bow down in adoration, and bring thyself the closer (to Allah.!
In Surah Al- Baiyina verses no. 5 Allah mentions:
98.5. And they have been commanded no more than this: To worship Allah, offering Him sincere devotion, being true (in faith); to establish regular prayer; and to practise regular charity; and that is the Religion Right and Straight.
In Surah Al-Ma’un verses no. 4- 6 Allah says:
107.4. So woe to the worshippers 107.5. Who are neglectful of their prayers?
107.6. Those who (want but) to be seen (of men),
In Surah Al-Kauthar verses no. 2 Allah remarks:
108.2. Therefore to thy Lord turn in Prayer and Sacrifice.
More Hadith about Salat:
The Messenger of Allah the Prophet (SAW) reported that Allah, the Almighty says: “When my slave says in his prayer: ‘All praise is for Allah, the Lord of the worlds,’ I say: ‘My slave has praised Me’ When he says: ‘The Merciful, the Compassionate, Master of the Day of Judgement,’ I say: ‘My slave has glorified Me.’ When he says: ‘You Alone we worship and your Aid we seek,’ I say: ‘This is between Me and My slave.’ When he says: ‘Show us the Straight Path,’ I say: ‘This is for My slave, and I give My slave what he wants.”
The Prophet Muhammad (Sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) anounced, "Whoever performs ablution, and performs his ablution perfectly, and then goes to the mosque and finds that the people had finished the prayer (in congregation), Allah will give him (for his prayer) a reward like one who prayed in congregation and attended it; The reward of those who prayed in congregation will not be curtailed." --Narrated by Abu Hurairah (RA); Abu Dawud transmitted it.
The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) informed “Which distinguishes us from the disbelievers and hypocrites is our commitment to Prayer. He who gives it up falls into disbelief." --Narrated by Buraydah ibn al-Hasib (RA); Ahmad, Tirmidhi, Nasai and Ibne Maja transmitted it. Hadith No.574 of Mishkat Al-Masabih.
The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) reported, "Pray as you have seen me praying." --[Part of Hadith] Narrated by Malik (RA); Sahih Bukhari transmitted it. Vol 1 Hadith No.604 of Sahih Bukhari.
The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) told, "The worst among people is one who commits theft in prayer. They said: Allah's Messenger how does one commit theft in one's prayer? He said: When he does not observe ruku' and sujud perfectly well." --Narrated by Abu Qatadah (RA); Ahmad transmitted it. Hadith No.885 of Mishkat Al-Masabih.
The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) expressed, "The Imam is (appointed) to be followed. So do not differ from him, bow when he bows, and say, "Rabbana-lakal hamd" if he says "Sami'a-l-lahu Liman hamida"; and if he prostrates, prostrate (after him), and if he prays sitting, pray sitting all together, and straighten the rows for the prayer, as the straightening of the rows is amongst those things which make your prayer a correct and perfect one." --Narrated by Abu Hurairah (RA); Sahih Bukhari transmitted it. Vol 1 Hadith No.689 of Sahih Bukhari.
According to Utham, may Allah be pleased with him, the blessed Prophet (SAW) remarked: 'To perform the late evening Prayer, (Isha), in congregation is equivalent to spending half the night in vigil, while to perform the dawn Prayer, (Fajr), in congregation is like keeping vigil throughout the night. -- (Muslim).
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr:
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq said to the Prophet (SAW)“O Allah’s Apostle! Teach me an invocation with which I may invoke Allah in my prayers.” The Prophet (SAW) said, “Say: O Allah! I have wronged my soul very much (oppressed myself), and none forgives the sins but You; so please bestow Your Forgiveness upon me. No doubt, You are the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”--Volume 9, Book 93, Number 485:
Narrated Jabir bin Abdullah:
As-Salami: Allah’s Apostle used to teach his companions to perform the prayer of Istikhara for each and every matter just as he used to teach them the Suras from the Quran He used to say, “If anyone of you intends to do some thing, he should offer a two rakat prayer other than the compulsory prayers, and after finishing it, he should say: O Allah! I consult You, for You have all knowledge, and appeal to You to support me with Your Power and ask for Your Bounty, for You are able to do things while I am not, and You know while I do not; and You are the Knower of the Unseen. O Allah If You know It this matter (name your matter) is good for me both at present and in the future, (or in my religion), in my this life and in the Hereafter, then fulfill it for me and make it easy for me, and then bestow Your Blessings on me in that matter. O Allah! If You know that this matter is not good for me in my religion, in my this life and in my coming Hereafter (or at present or in the future), then divert me from it and choose for me what is good wherever it may be, and make me be pleased with it.” (See Hadith No. 391, Vol. 8) --Volume 9, Book 93, Number 487:
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas:
Whenever the Prophet (SAW) offered his Tahajjud prayer, he would say, “O Allah, our Lord! All the praises are for You; You are the Keeper (Establisher or the One Who looks after) of the Heavens and the Earth. All the Praises are for You; You are the Light of the Heavens and the Earth and whatever is therein. You are the Truth, and Your saying is the Truth, and Your promise is the Truth, and the meeting with You is the Truth, and Paradise is the Truth, and the (Hell) Fire is the Truth. O Allah! I surrender myself to You, and believe in You, and I put my trust in You (solely depend upon). And to You I complain of my opponents and with Your Evidence I argue. So please forgive the sins which I have done in the past or I will do in the future, and also those (sins) which I did in secret or in public, and that which You know better than I. None has the right to be worshipped but You.” -- Volume 9, Book 93, Number 534:
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July 16, 2006)
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