A Simple Guide to ISLAM
Salat – Prayer
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are living before a God who is watching us. One who performs his
prayer in its true spirit cannot become forgetful of God after his
prayer is over. The actions of prayer are a manifestation of the fact
that one’s heart is full of fear and love for God. Therefore, if one
prays in the true spirit of prayer, one’s prayer will surely fend off
indecency and evil.
The aims of
salah
are:
1.
to bring people closer to God.
2.
to keep human beings from indulging in indecent, shameful
and forbidden activities.
3.
to purify the heart, develop the mind and comfort the soul.
4.
to remind people constantly of God and His greatness.
5.
to develop discipline and will power.
6.
to guide people to the most upright way of life.
7.
to show equality, unity and brotherhood.
8.
to promote patience, courage, hope, and confidence.
9.
to train people in cleanliness, purity and punctuality.
10. to develop gratitude and humility.
11. to demonstrate obedience to our Creator.
