'The prayer of a person is (in reality) a light in his heart, so whoever desires, can illuminate his heart (by means of prayers).'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prayer acts as a light in the heart, and anyone can brighten their heart through prayer.
- In plain terms
- Prayer lights up your heart.
- What can you take from it?
- Use prayer to bring inner clarity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does a ‘light in the heart’ feel like to you?
- Can prayer replace other coping methods?
Another view
Not everyone experiences prayer as a literal light.
More from Holy Prophet Muhammad
'One who adheres to the five (daily) prayers diligently, they shall be a means of illumination and salvation for him on the Day of Judgment.'
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