Performing the Prayer The Best Provision for the Hereafter

The prayer is among the highest acts of worship. The prayer brings us close to Allah and is the best provision for the Hereafter.

If we perform the prayer properly, we will be in bliss and felicity in the Hereafter.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) tells us:

"I like to perform the prayer in this world: the pleasure of my heart and the light of my eyes is the prayer!"

He has also told us: "The prayer is like a cleansing and refreshing stream in which the performer is thoroughly cleansed five times each day."

We speak to Allah in the prayer and turn the attention of our minds and hearts towards Him. Allah and His Prophet do not love those who fail to perform their prayers. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) has told us: "I am disgusted by the person who does not perform the obligatory prayers.

God loves the people who perform the prayer and gives them a beautiful rewards."

He especially loves the children who perform the prayer from their very childhood. Every Muslim performs five prayers each day: The morning prayer, called al-fajr", of two units or rak'ats. The noon prayer, called "al-zuhr", of four rak'ats. The afternoon prayer, called "al-'asr" of four rak'ats. The sunset prayer, called "al-maghrib" of three rak'ats. The evening prayer, called "al-'isha" of four rak'ats.

Before performing the prayer we must have the necessary ablution called "wuzu". Perform "wuzu" in front of your father and ask him if you have performed it properly.