11-23-2003, 08:14 PM
Al salam 'ala man itabaa' al huda.
welcome Soledad to the forum, I hope my answer will be sufficient to u may Allah Almighty be my assistant.
Bismillah Al- Rahman Al- Raheem) In the Name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful.
We pray 5 times a day for the following
reasons :
1- Because it is ordered in the quran to
pray, it is an order from God.
In the Name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful.
. Alif-Lâm-Mîm. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'ân and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings].
2. This is the Book (the Qur'ân), whereof there is no doubt, a guidance to those who are Al-Muttaqûn [the pious and righteous persons who fear Allâh much (abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which He has forbidden) and love Allâh much (perform all kinds of good deeds which He has ordained)].
3. Who believe in the Ghaib and perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât), and spend out of what we have provided for them [i.e. give Zakât , spend on themselves, their parents, their children, their wives, etc., and also give charity to the poor and also in Allâh's Cause - Jihâd, etc.]. The Holy Quran2:1,2,3
2- It is the second Pillar in Islam, if u do
not perform it u r not a faithful
muslim.
In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful.
238. Guard strictly (five obligatory) As_Salawât (the prayers) especially the middle Salât (i.e. the best prayer _ 'Asr). And stand before Allâh with obedience [and do not speak to others during the Salât (prayers)]. The Holy Quran 2,238
3- When we pray, we should forget every thing humanly, and guide our soul in submission to Allah, and during prayer we supplicate to him to forgive our sins(we do not need mediator to ask for forgiveness)
In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful.
53. Say: "O 'Ibâdî (My slaves) who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of Allâh, verily Allâh forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
So the Main reason as muslims is that we abide strictly to what Allah Almighty
commands us to do without argument or arrogance, and we seek Allah mercy and guidance. In prayer we feel tranquility and closeness to God and purification of the soul, we bow our heads and prostrate to Allah Almighty asking his forgiveness and submit to his onnes and that he is the only one that is trustworthy of worship.
These are the main reasons for praying, I hope u r satisfied, if I am right it is by Allah's aid, if I am mistaken it is from my ignorance and mistake. I am not a scholar I tried my best may Allah Almighty be my guidance.
These are links that will help u know more about prayers and Islam.
http://www.islamonline.net/english/discove...discover6.shtml
http://www.islamonline.net/english/introdu...article02.shtml
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/islaam/pray14.html
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/islaam/pray15.html
http://www.al-sunnah.com/call_to_islam/index.html
http://www.muslim-answers.org/
If u need to ask any more questions please do not hesitate, we will be more than happy to help you.