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In stressing the importance of showing respect for the masjid,
Prophet Muhammad it said, "When any one among you enters
the masjid, he should not sit until he has observed a prayer of two
rak'ahs."296 A worshipper should not talk to anyone before he says
his prayer, or before he sits down. Offering prayer upon entering
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ESSENTIALS FOR PRAYER
ESSENTIALS FOR PRAYER
the masjid elevates one's spiritual consciousness, bringing about
the realization that one is in an atmosphere of religious devotion to
Allah. It also helps to relieve the mind of worldly thoughts.
The masjid plays a very important role in Al-Islam. If any house
on earth can be called Allah's House, it is the masjid. Activities
such as the Call to Prayer five times a day, and the mention of
Allah's Name in the daily congregational prayer and in the prayers
of individual believers make the masjid a true house of worship.
Prophet Muhammad it said, "When any one among you enters
the masjid, he should not sit until he has observed a prayer of two
rak'ahs."296 A worshipper should not talk to anyone before he says
his prayer, or before he sits down. Offering prayer upon entering
204
205
ESSENTIALS FOR PRAYER
ESSENTIALS FOR PRAYER
the masjid elevates one's spiritual consciousness, bringing about
the realization that one is in an atmosphere of religious devotion to
Allah. It also helps to relieve the mind of worldly thoughts.
The masjid plays a very important role in Al-Islam. If any house
on earth can be called Allah's House, it is the masjid. Activities
such as the Call to Prayer five times a day, and the mention of
Allah's Name in the daily congregational prayer and in the prayers
of individual believers make the masjid a true house of worship.