Beautilfully explained by a brother......
"namaaz jannat ki khunji hai, namaaz para kare" "the difference between a believer and non-believer is their salah" "namaaaz mumin ka mehraaj hai"... ... how many times have u heard that and how many times has it really held it's meaning? (apologies to those who dnt understand "urdu") Unfortunately... there are many muslims that hold their deen via the one off salahs and their names.... yani muslims by names.... what about nature? The one thing that doesn't stay constant is our Imaan.... Salaah is something that helps us maintain our Imaan on a level. We constantly want to progress...not regress. The five obligatory prayers which are required day and night are Fajr, Zuhr, 'Asr, Maghrib and 'Ishaa'.There are also Sunnah prayers such as Qiyaam al-Layl (prayer at night), Taraweeh prayers, two rak'ahs of Dhur prayer, etc.
Prayers, whether it is fard or naafil, represents a sincere turning towards Allaah alone in all one's affairs. Allaah has commanded all the believers to guard strictly the observance of the prayers, as He says (interpretation of the meaning): "Guard strictly (five obligatory)
As‑Salawaat (the prayers) especially the middle Salaah (i.e. the best prayer ‑ 'Asr). And stand before Allaah with obedience [and do not speak to others during the Salaah (prayers)]"[al-Baqarah 2:238]
The five daily prayers are obligatory upon every Muslim Man and Woman, night and day: "Verily, As‑Salaah (the prayer) is enjoined on the believers at fixed hours"[al-Nisaa' 4:103 -
interpretation of the meaning] "the difference between a believer and non-believer is their salah"??
The one who abandons prayer has no share in Islam. Whoever neglects it deliberately is a kaafir, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): "(And remain always) turning in repentance to Him (only), and be afraid and dutiful to Him; and perform As‑Salaah (Iqaamat‑as‑Salaah) and be not of Al‑Mushrikoon (the polytheists, idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allaah)[al-Room 30:31] *
Prayer helps the believer at times of hardship and calamity. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): "And seek help in patience and As-Salaah (the prayer) and truly, it is extremely heavy and hard except for Al-Khaashi'oon [i.e. the true believers in Allaah - those who obey Allaah with full submission, fear much from His punishment, and believe in His Promise (Paradise) and in His Warnings (Hell)].[al-Baqarah 2:45]
The five daily prayers wipe out sins. * Prayer in the mosque is a means of entering Paradise "Whoever comes and goes to the mosque, Allaah will prepare for him a house in Paradise for each time he comes and goes." (Narrated by Muslim, no. 669) Prayer done with proper humility and fear of Allaah brings the Muslim closer to his Lord, and keeps him from doing evil, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): "Recite (O Muhammad) what has been revealed to you of the Book (the Qur'aan), and perform As‑Salaah (Iqaamat‑as‑Salaah). Verily, As‑Salaah (the prayer) prevents from Al‑Fahsha' (i.e. great sins of every kind, unlawful deeds) and Al‑Munkar (i.e. disbelief, polytheism, and every kind of evil wicked deed)"[al-'Ankaboot 29:45]
SO THATS HOW IMPORTANT SALAH IS. May Allah (swt) guide us all (ameen)
My Faiths Goal
May Allah Ta’ala grant us His Love and the Love of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) , such that it becomes easy to give up all sins and submit to His Obedience. May He protect us all from the mischief of nafs and Shaytaan. May He fill our hearts with Love, Adab, Akhlaq and Sabr for this beautiful Deen and inspire us in being a practical and good Muslims and be true role-models to our community.
"I want to die with my forehead on the ground,the sunnah in my heart,Allah on my mind, the Quran on my tongue & tears in my eyes."
Remember
Through the Zikr of Allah Ta’ala one may achieve recognition and Maarifat of Allah Ta’ala.
(Hadhrat Moulana Muhammad Zakariyyah rahmatullahi ‘alayh)
"if one lives for Allah alone love and peace would prevail in this world. When one is inspired by this,then whatever one does becomes devotion to Allah."
(Khwaja Nizamuddeen Auliya rahmatullahi ‘alayh)
(Hadhrat Moulana Muhammad Zakariyyah rahmatullahi ‘alayh)
"if one lives for Allah alone love and peace would prevail in this world. When one is inspired by this,then whatever one does becomes devotion to Allah."
(Khwaja Nizamuddeen Auliya rahmatullahi ‘alayh)
'Allah will aid a servant of His so long as the servant aids his brother.'
- Sahih Muslim
- Sahih Muslim
Light of Dawn
I wake with the light of the dawn whispering with joy in my heart and with praise on my lips. In stillness and twilight i stand before you bowing, prostating i call Allahu (swt).
My eyes see your beauty in the dawn's golden hues. My ears hear the thunder as it gloriies you. The rhythm of my heart beats the sound of your name. My breaths rise and fall with the tide of your praise. My soul knew and loved you before i was born and without your mercy is lost and fortorn.
Wherever i may wonder down the pathways of life, my cry to you Allah (swt), is "guide me to ligfht" through all fear and helpness, to you do i turn for your breath of healing and peacedo i yearn. For all that i have , my Allah (swt) all that i am is from you, is for you and to you will return. Inshallah
My eyes see your beauty in the dawn's golden hues. My ears hear the thunder as it gloriies you. The rhythm of my heart beats the sound of your name. My breaths rise and fall with the tide of your praise. My soul knew and loved you before i was born and without your mercy is lost and fortorn.
Wherever i may wonder down the pathways of life, my cry to you Allah (swt), is "guide me to ligfht" through all fear and helpness, to you do i turn for your breath of healing and peacedo i yearn. For all that i have , my Allah (swt) all that i am is from you, is for you and to you will return. Inshallah
In the following months biographies of the Companions of the Prophet (s.a.w) will be published..
