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and reassurance which come from prayer are most beneficial. Dur-
ing the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad sg, and up until this day,
the followers of Al-Islam have been instructed to continue their
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observance of prayer without any exception, even when facing
their enemies in battle. In the Holy Qur'an Prophet Muhammad &
is told, "When you travel through the earth, there is no blame on
you if you shorten your prayers if you fear the unbelievers may at-
tack you, for the unbelievers are unto you open enemies. When
you [O Prophet] are with them and stand to lead them in prayer,
let one party of them stand up [in prayer] with you, taking their
arms with them. When they finish their prostrations, let them take
their position in the rear and let the other party come up which has
not yet prayed. And let them pray with you taking all precautions,
bearing arms. . . but when you are free from danger, establish
regular prayers, for such prayers are enjoined on believers at