'The name of one who forsakes his prayer intentionally is written upon The door of Hell from which he shall (eventually) enter.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Intentionally forsaking prayer marks a person for Hell.
- In plain terms
- Deliberate neglect of prayer writes your name on Hell’s door.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid intentional neglect of prayer.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes neglect intentional?
- How can you change intent?
Another view
The imagery may be interpreted symbolically.
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