Tag: Prayer Series
Prayer – Part 15
“And the universe’s owner, its True Disposer, its True Beloved and Object of Worship can only be the One Who with ease turns night into day, winter into spring, and this world into the hereafter like the pages of a book, Who writes and erases them and changes them. Thus, at nightfall, man’s spirit which […]
Prayer – Part 14
(Ninth Word, continuation, page 56) “And with the remaining works of the departed beings erased from this world with the passage of time, it recalls the Divine acts of the Creator and Life and Death in their passage to another, quite different world. It is a time that calls to mind the disposals of the […]
Prayer – Part 13
(The Words, page 56, second paragraph) “At the time of Isha, at nightfall, the last traces of the day remaining on the horizon disappear, and the world of night enfolds the universe. As the All-Powerful and Glorious One, The Changer of Night and Day, turns the white page of day into the black page of […]
Prayer – Part 12
When we read to understand the scripture, it should resonate with our being. In order to strengthen one’s belief, the conscious being needs to free himself from cultural and societal influences. Everyone should be free to accept or reject the message based on their being “free individuals”. The Words, Ninth Word, Fifth Point (continuation): “Then […]
Prayer – Part 11
While interacting with the universe, we develop certain feelings towards creation. Sunset time has a special meaning for the conscious being as it calls to mind the end of the day, end of season and end of our life. In other words, it reminds me that everything is transient. What is the wisdom in objects/events […]
Prayer – Part 10
It is pointless to think that one has to know the Creator in person to be in communication with Him. Let’s say someone gives you a prepared meal. You say thank you, eat the meal and find it to be fulfilling. Your spontaneous reaction is to be grateful to the Provider of the food. Similarly, […]
Prayer – Part 9
Narrated Al-Mughira: The Prophet used to offer night prayers till his feet became swollen. Somebody said, to him: “Allah has forgiven you, your faults of the past and those to follow”. On that, he said, “Shouldn’t I be a thankful worshiper of Allah? Common misconceptions about prayers: Prayer is to be performed in order to […]
Prayer – Part 8
Prayers cannot be established without feeling the need for guidance, feeling the need for help, seeing one’s impotence. Prayer is to offer praise and thanks, proclaim one’s wonder, love and humility in response to all the gifts we receive. When someone does not feel this need, prayers become a duty and give rise to the […]
Prayer – Part 7
Although the text is elaborating on the specific times of prayers, it probes one to ponder on the fundamental question i.e. Why do we pray? The answer to this question really depends on how we see ourselves in this universe. Some may define prayer as a way to communicate with the Creator by obeying Him. […]
Prayer – Part 6
FIFTH POINT: “By nature man is extremely weak, yet everything touches him, and saddens and grieves him. Also, he is utterly lacking in power, yet the calamities and enemies that afflict him are extremely numerous. Also he is extremely wanting, yet his needs are indeed many. Also he is lazy and incapable, yet life’s responsibilities […]
