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of shame. These are qualities of those who have the right attitude
while praying.
There are others who just make a show of prayer. They feel
nothing; they are just reciting. They observe the formalities of
prayer, but their hearts and minds are not conscious of what they
are saying and doing. We must be aware of such people, because
many who are like that can be saved. What they must realize is
that it is not proper for a Muslim to pray to Allah with an attitude
which is independent, proud, arrogant or egotistical. The creation
of the proper state of mind for prayer is aided by the atmosphere
surrounding the worshipper, as well as by the particular positions
he adopts.
When teaching one of his followers how to pray, Prophet
Muhammad jg instructed, "When you stand for prayer say, 'Allah
is The Greatest,' then recite from the Holy Qur'an some of that
which you know by heart, then bow till you feel at ease. Then
raise your head and stand up straight, then prostrate until you feel
while praying.
There are others who just make a show of prayer. They feel
nothing; they are just reciting. They observe the formalities of
prayer, but their hearts and minds are not conscious of what they
are saying and doing. We must be aware of such people, because
many who are like that can be saved. What they must realize is
that it is not proper for a Muslim to pray to Allah with an attitude
which is independent, proud, arrogant or egotistical. The creation
of the proper state of mind for prayer is aided by the atmosphere
surrounding the worshipper, as well as by the particular positions
he adopts.
When teaching one of his followers how to pray, Prophet
Muhammad jg instructed, "When you stand for prayer say, 'Allah
is The Greatest,' then recite from the Holy Qur'an some of that
which you know by heart, then bow till you feel at ease. Then
raise your head and stand up straight, then prostrate until you feel