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an absurd notion, since this is the whole object of the exercise! The Prophet,
praise and peace be upon him, said: “When a man stands up to pray, directing
his desire, his face and his heart towards Allah, he will come out of that prayer as
on the day his mother gave him birth.”
Standing Upright
As for standing upright, it means holding oneself erect – in body and in spirit – in
the presence of Allah. Your head, which is the highest member of your body, out
to be bowed down as a reminder of the need to keep the heart meek and
humble, free of arrogance and pride.
Intention
When forming the intention, resolve to be responsive to Allah by performing the
prayer in obedience to His command, by doing it properly, by avoiding things that
invalidate or mar it, and by doing all this sincerely for the sake of Allah, in hope of
His reward and in fear of His punishment, seeking His grace and favor by His
praise and peace be upon him, said: “When a man stands up to pray, directing
his desire, his face and his heart towards Allah, he will come out of that prayer as
on the day his mother gave him birth.”
Standing Upright
As for standing upright, it means holding oneself erect – in body and in spirit – in
the presence of Allah. Your head, which is the highest member of your body, out
to be bowed down as a reminder of the need to keep the heart meek and
humble, free of arrogance and pride.
Intention
When forming the intention, resolve to be responsive to Allah by performing the
prayer in obedience to His command, by doing it properly, by avoiding things that
invalidate or mar it, and by doing all this sincerely for the sake of Allah, in hope of
His reward and in fear of His punishment, seeking His grace and favor by His