... Salaah is the doorway to knowledge. Salaah is the key to paradise. Allah reminds us in the Qur'an of the importance of Salaah again and again, telling us everything about it from the rewards of it to the punishments of it. Prayer is the second pillar of Islam. It refers to the five daily compulsory prayers. Any Muslim who fails to observe his prayers and has no reasonable excuse is committing a major sin. This is a very grave sin because it is not only against God, but is also against the nature of man. The benefit man can get from praying is immeasurable. Here are some explanations of the effectiveness of the Islamic prayer: 1. It strengthens the belief in the Existence and Goodness of God. 2. It enlivens this belief and makes it constructive in the practical course of life. 3. It purifies the heart and comforts the soul. 4. It keeps ...

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