'The prayer is the standard of Islam. Whosoever loves prayers, and observes their limits, timings and methods, is a true believer.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prayer is the benchmark of Islam; loving and observing it correctly marks true belief.
- In plain terms
- Loving and correctly doing prayer shows true faith.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat prayer with love and proper observance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does ‘true believer’ mean to you?
- Can one be faithful without perfect prayer?
Another view
Belief can be expressed in many ways beyond prayer.
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