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The Deep meaning behind the 5 daily prayers
Have you ever wondered why Allah (SWT) commanded us to pray 5 times a day? Is it just a duty – or is there a deeper meaning behind it? Imagine that a poor man enters a palace to offer some gifts for the sultan. Upon entering, he sees gifts worth of millions of Liras offered by people far wealthier than himself. Ashamed by his own, he tells the sultan “I offer you all the gifts here under my name, since you deserve them all. If I could I would offer them all to you.” Since the sultan is not in need of anything, he views this poor man’s gift with…
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The Deep meaning behind the 5 daily prayers
Have you ever wondered why Allah (SWT) commanded us to pray 5 times a day? Is it just a duty – or is there a deeper meaning behind it? Example Imagine that a poor man enters a palace to offer some gifts for the sultan. Upon entering, he sees gifts worth of millions of liras offered by people far wealthier than himself. Ashamed by his own, he tells the sultan “I offer you all the gifts here under my name, since you deserve them all. If I could I would offer them all to you.” Since the sultan is not in need of anything, he views this poor man’s gift…
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Should we still pray if we cannot truly feel the wisdom behind prayer?
Does prayer lose its meaning if we're not able to concentrate? Should we still pray if we cannot truly feel the presence of God or the wisdom behind prayer?
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Ninth Word – Fifth Subtle Point (Maghrib, Isha’)
Wisdom behind the timings for the Maghrib and Isha' prayers. - by Ustadh Bediuzzaman Said Nursi
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Is working a waste of time?
Working is the means by which we provide for ourselves in this fleeting world. Yet what about the afterlife? Does working benefit our afterlife as well or is it only for this world?