'Prayer is the pillar of your religion and one who intentionally forsakes his prayer has destroyed his religion. And one who does not guard the times of the prayers, shall be made to enter 'Wayl', which is a valley in Hell, as Allah, the Exalted, has said: 'So woe to the praying ones, who are unmindful of their prayers.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prayer is fundamental; neglecting it leads to punishment in Hell.
- In plain terms
- Prayer is a core pillar; missing it brings severe penalty.
- What can you take from it?
- Guard prayer times to protect your faith.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is prayer considered a pillar?
- How can you avoid being unmindful?
Another view
The description of Hell is metaphorical for some readers.
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