Key to bliss in this life and in the next
Despite being undemanding to perform, the Prayer is the key to bliss in this life and in the next. “The Fourth Word” from the Risale-i Nur Corpus In the Name...
The moment we are most close to Allah
Salah (prayer) has a special place among all of the forms of worship for a Muslim, for it is the most important worship which will save the hereafter of a...
Namazgâh and prayer in the open field
The word “namazgâh” – which means ‘place of prayer’ – is a compound of Persian word ‘namaz’ and preposition ‘gâh’ – which mean prayer and place respectively. Muslims have esteemed...
Servanthood: first and foremost
Prophet Suleiman (as) He was a blessed gift given to David, peace be upon him. That is, he was a prophet son given to a prophet father. 1 He was...
Dua’ in the Qur’an and its importance
Man's basic duty is iman (belief) and dua’ (supplication). In this piece, we will quote the verses that show how important dua’ (supplication) is in the sight of Allah Subhanahu...
Getting Motivated to Perform Salah
The five daily prayers, our first and most important duty, are the key to the happiness in this life, preventing us from starving spiritually, and in the Hereafter, bringing us...
Prayer Atmosphere
Duaʿ is a priceless blessing that makes us closer to Allah Subhanahu wa Taʿala in every moment of life. Every perfection of the creation which is praiseworthy belongs to Him....
What Do the Movements in the Prayer Mean?
What do the movements of salah such as qiyam, ruku’ and sujud represent? Answer: Niyyah (intention of prayer): Niyyah is the decision of the heart,the declaration of the reasons behind...
What prevents a Muslim from Prayer?
Salah, the prescribed prayers, are very valuable for a Muslim. It is the pillar of the religion. It is the first thing that Allah will hold us to account for...
A Garden of Truths
Ashab Al Kahf Ashab Al Kahf (the People of the Cave) is the seven young men who were forced to worship a deity other than Allah and took refuge in...