'The example of the five (daily) prayers is like that of a clear-water river flowing in front of your houses in which a person washes himself five times a day - cleansing him from all dirt.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The five daily prayers are like a clear river that washes a person five times a day, cleansing all dirt.
- In plain terms
- Daily prayers cleanse you like a clear river.
- What can you take from it?
- Perform the five prayers to stay spiritually clean.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does the river image help you visualize prayer?
- What ‘dirt’ do you feel needs cleansing?
Another view
Physical metaphors may not capture inner spiritual states for everyone.
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