ArchivedThe Truth About IslamPeace Alpha, Well then what's the point? If human beings are not able to do as Jesus said, then why is the order given? Didn't Jesus know beforehand the nature of mankind? In Islam we are given laws and teachings that we can abide by. That's what I'm saying! “Verily Salaat prevents one from shameful and forbidden things; and the remembrance of Allah is the greatest” (QURAN 29:45) “Salaat is the best of all that has been ordained by Allah” (HOLY PROPHET P.B.U.H) Salaat occupies a lofty position in the religion of Islam. Its performance is the foremost duty of a Muslim after he has brought faith in the Oneness of Allah Ta’ala and the prophethood of his Holy Messenger, Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). It is a most special act of Divine worship which he is called upon to perform five times daily without fail. The pages of the Quran and Hadith are replete with injunctions which enjoin Salaat on us. It is of such paramount importance that it has been described as a pillar and foundation of faith. Salaat, if offered with a sincere heart, proper devotion and mental concentration, contributes to the cleansing of the heart, ridding it of the impurities of sin and ultimately transforming one’s entire life. It engenders love for piety and promotes fear of Allah in man. Islam has laid greater emphasis on the institution of Salaat with regularity. Hence after Iman (loosely translated as faith), Salaat is the bedrock of Islam. From a study of the traditions of our Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) we learn that the Messenger of Allah (P.B.U.H) denounced the giving up of Salaat as the way of the unbelievers. He is reported to have said: “That which separates a believer from infidelity is simply the Salaat.” “He has no share in Islam who does not offer Salaat” Messenger of Allah (P.B.U.H) sounded a note of warning to Muslims that if they gave up Salaat their conduct would be associated with that of unbelievers. What a great act of virtue and felicity it is to offer Salaat regularly and how disastrous it is to neglect it, is beautifully summarised in the following prophetic words: “Whoever will offer the Salaat properly and regularly it will be for him on the Last Day a source of light, a proof of his faith and a means to salvation. (On the other hand) Whoever will not offer it carefully and regularly it will be for him neither a source of light, nor a proof of faith, nor a means of salvation, and the end of such a person will be with Qarun, Pharaoh , Haman and Ubai-bin-Khalaf.” The ignominy and disgrace that the defaulters of Salaat will be subjected to on the Day of judgment, has been aptly described in the Holy Quran: “The day that the sin shall be laid bare, and they shall be summoned to bow in adoration, but they shall not be able, their eyes shall be cast down – ignominy will cover them, seeing that they had been summoned aforetime to bow in adoration while they were hale and healthy (and had refused). (Quran) According to the above Qur’anic verse mankind will be summoned to bow down in adoration before Allah Ta’ala on the Last Day. Only the fortunate ones, who had during their lifetime made it a practice to be regular in their Salaat , will find no difficulty in bowing down. Those who in spite of being healthy and strong, had not observed Salaat in this world, will discover to their dismay that their backs had suddenly grown stiff with the result that they will remain standing with the infidels unable to prostrate before their Lord and Creator. Such will be the humiliation and disgrace for the defaulters of Salaat! May Allah Ta’ala save us from such ignominy! Ameen “Successful indeed are the believers who are humble in their Salaat” (23:1-2) As a Muslim, we worship Allah according to three criterias. One is Love, one is fear, and one is hope! When worshipping God, the individual has to love their creator. We fear the hell fire and God's punishment, and we hope for paradise and God's blessings. The scholars of the past explained these 3 criterias in a parable of a bird. The love being the heart, and the fear and hope being the 2 wings. If one is missing, can the bird fly? So you need all three And Allah knows best! Peace and Blessings be to the Believers |
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