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slip by. Others say: “This is directed at those who are neither happy when they
pray on time, nor sorry when they are late in praying. They see no virtue in
promptness and no sin in delay.”
Jesus said: “Allah, the Almighty says: “Through supererogatory devotions My
worshiper draws close to Me‟.”
The Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, said: “Allah, the Almighty says: „My
worshipper does not achieve salvation except by fulfilling the duties I have set
him‟.”
It is related that the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, once omitted a
verse from the part of the Koran he recited in the course of a ritual prayer. As he
was turning to leave, he said: “What did I recite?” Nobody spoke, so he repeated
the question to Ubay ibn Ka‟b who said: “You recited such and such a Surah,
omitting a particular verse. We are wondering whether it has been abrogated or
taken out.” The Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, said: “Good for you
Ubayy!” Then he turned to the others and said: “What are we to make of people
who come for their prayers, line up in their rows behind their Prophet, but do not
know what he is reciting to them from the Book of their Lord? That is just how
the Children of Israel behaved, so Allah, the Almighty spoke to their Prophet
through inspiration saying: „tell your people: „You present your bodies before Me
and you offer Me you tongues, but you keep your hearts from Me. What you are
doing is futile‟.”
These stories and Traditions help to prove the fundamental elements in ritual
prayer and humility and conscious awareness, and that merely going through the
motions, in a state of heedlessness, has little value for the life hereafter, Allah
knows best. We pray for His gracious help and guidance.
pray on time, nor sorry when they are late in praying. They see no virtue in
promptness and no sin in delay.”
Jesus said: “Allah, the Almighty says: “Through supererogatory devotions My
worshiper draws close to Me‟.”
The Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, said: “Allah, the Almighty says: „My
worshipper does not achieve salvation except by fulfilling the duties I have set
him‟.”
It is related that the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, once omitted a
verse from the part of the Koran he recited in the course of a ritual prayer. As he
was turning to leave, he said: “What did I recite?” Nobody spoke, so he repeated
the question to Ubay ibn Ka‟b who said: “You recited such and such a Surah,
omitting a particular verse. We are wondering whether it has been abrogated or
taken out.” The Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, said: “Good for you
Ubayy!” Then he turned to the others and said: “What are we to make of people
who come for their prayers, line up in their rows behind their Prophet, but do not
know what he is reciting to them from the Book of their Lord? That is just how
the Children of Israel behaved, so Allah, the Almighty spoke to their Prophet
through inspiration saying: „tell your people: „You present your bodies before Me
and you offer Me you tongues, but you keep your hearts from Me. What you are
doing is futile‟.”
These stories and Traditions help to prove the fundamental elements in ritual
prayer and humility and conscious awareness, and that merely going through the
motions, in a state of heedlessness, has little value for the life hereafter, Allah
knows best. We pray for His gracious help and guidance.