Both Allah and His prophet have emphasized the importance of salat or prayers at numerous occasions. The following are some of those Quran verses and ahadith.
When Allah spoke directly to Moses (Prophet Moosa), He said, “And I have chosen you, so listen to that which is inspired to you. Verily, I am Allah! There is none worthy of worship but I, so worship Me and offer prayer perfectly for My remembrance.” [Surah Taha, 13-14]
Once a man asked the Prophet (peace be upon him) about the most virtuous deed. The Prophet (peace be upon him) stated that the most virtuous deed is the prayer. The man asked again and again. He repeated this three times. (Hadith recorded by Ahmad and ibn Hibban. According to al-Albani, the hadith is Hasan.)
On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) from the Prophet (s.a.w.s.), who said: Allah (mighty and sublime be He) says: The first of his actions for which a servant of Allah will be held accountable on the Day of Resurrection will be his prayers. If they are in order, then he will have prospered and succeeded: and if they are wanting, then he will have failed and lost. If there is something defective in his obligatory prayers, the Lord (glorified and exalted be He) will say: See if My servant has any supererogatory prayers with which may be completed that which was defective in his obligatory prayers. Then the rest of his actions will be judged in like fashion. It was related by at-Tirmidhi (also by Abu Dawud, an-Nasa’i, Ibn Majah and Ahmad).
The importance of the prayers lies in the fact that no matter what actions one performs in his life, the most important aspect is one’s relationship to Allah, that is, one’s faith (imaan), God-consciousness (taqwa), sincerity (ikhlas) and worship of Allah (`ibaadah). This relationship with Allah is both demonstrated and put into practice, as well as improved and increased, by the prayer. Therefore, if the prayers are sound and proper, the rest of the deeds will be sound and proper; and if the prayers are not sound and proper, then the rest of the deeds will not be sound and proper, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) himself stated.
The prophet also said, “If a person had a stream outside his door and he bathed in it five times a day, do you think he would have any filth left on him?” The people said, “No filth would remain on him whatsoever.” The Prophet (peace be upon him) then said, “That is like the five daily prayers: Allah wipes away the sins by them.” (Recorded by al-Bukhari and Muslim.)
In another hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “The five daily prayers and the Friday Prayer until the Friday prayer are expiation for what is between them.” (Recorded by Muslim.)
Let’s ensure that we never compromise on our salat and prayers and should always strive to offer it on time.
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ASSALAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKATUHU
ALHAMDULILLAH
May ALLAH SUBHANU WATA AALA send abundant peace and blessings upon RASUL ULLAH SALLALAHU ALAIHI WASSALAM, on all messengers and muslim believers, bless you all ,who are working , to benefit Islam with happiness and best reward, for spreading the enlightening knowledge of Islam, ameen.
JAZAK ALLAHU KHAIRAN KASEER!
VERSE 51:56
And I created not the Jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me.
It is best to offer Salah at the earliest, it is debt of our Almighty, try to offer in best way.
We don’t know when we will die, so offer,the Salah, at the earliest time.
May ALLAH TALA help us , forgive us and give us life that is most acceptable ameen.
ASSALAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKATUHU
Dear All,
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Indeed, Salat is very important, and we should adhere to the daily five time Salat. Jazak Allah
Salaat was the gift given to our beloved Prophet PBUH by Allah SWA when he was called for Mehjraj. Allah could have sent it through Jeddreel A.S. But to show its importance and necessity, Allah SWA called Him there to offer our Beloved Prophet PBUH the gift. If we really loves Him and have the fear of Allah SWA, we should always remember the prayers regularly and in time. Allah loves us so much that He has put so many facilities for us to save ourselves on the day of judgement. I can’t understand, how a Muslim can forget saying his Salaat. Either you are a Muslim or you are not. Islam stands on 5 pillars. The main one is Salaat. Once you let it down then the whole tent falls down. Salaat is also a guide for us Muslim. Others come after. If there are no five times Salaat a day and in time, there is nothing.
I am grateful to Almighty Allah for making me a Muslim. May the Peace and Blessings of Almighty Allah be with the Holy Prophet Mohammed (SWS)
Alhamdu lilahi for your excellent reminder. May Allah forgive us our shortcomings, ease our condition and have mercy. I appreciate your daily enlightment. May Allah reward you abundantly.
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Jazakallah khairan. The message is great. It has been written in a way that it persuades the reader to understand the importance and obligation of salaat. May Allah lead us in right path.