Piousness In Solat {Prayer}
Bismillahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim Hazrat Shaykh Bahaddin al-Naqshiband Q.S (Alyaa Rehma) was once asked: “– How does a servant achieve pious reverence in prayer?” He (Alyaa Rehma) answered: “- There are four prerequisites for that: 1. Legitimate earning, 2. Remaining vigilant during ablution for prayer, 3. Feeling the presence of Allah as one begins prayer by saying “Allah is Great!” 4. Feeling the presence of Allah all the time; remaining in peace and tranquility, and obeying Allah after prayer.” Pious reverence in prayer is so important that the servant is treated by Allah accordingly. The Prophet (Peace & Blessing Upon Him) says: “When a person completes his prayer, one tenth of its reward is given to him; or he is given one ninth; or one eighth; or one seventh; or one sixth; or one fifth, or one fourth, or one third, or half…”(Abu Dawud, Salat, 124). “Many people cannot get one sixth, or even one tenth, of the reward for his prayer. He only gets the part he does in ...