SPIRIT OF ISLAM DECEMBER 2018

46 Spirit of Islam Issue 72 December 2018 USA Centre for Peace and Spirituality 2665 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 kkaleemuddin@gmail.com connected to his work or studies daily chores, meals, rest etc. Like I mentioned in all his actions he tries to conduct himself in a way which will be acceptable to God. He will be duty-conscious more than rights- conscious. He will be a man of principle, a predictable character and he will make the best use of all the resources of time, energy and money to benefit himself and the society. To sum up, the day is divided into 5 parts which is based on the time between one prayer to another and there is guidance in the Quran and teachings and life of the Prophet of how to plan efficiently the activities for working towards success based on the role of each person in this world. Once while waiting in a lounge during travel I observed a Muslim praying in a corner. Many of the actions he was performing I could understand the meaning but towards the end he turned his face to the right and to the left what does this stand for? As per your observation the kneeling and prostrating and standing in a humble posture before God is the physical expression of the idea that the only course that befits him is to lead his life as a submissive servant of God. The prayers is concluded by turning the face first to the right side, then to the left, and reciting the words Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullah (Peace and blessings of God be upon you). This is a demonstration of the fact that, spiritually conditioned by prayer, the devotees are now entering into the world with no other thoughts and feelings in their minds but those of mercy towards people all around them and peace for all humankind. Prayer turns their resolve to remain peaceful members of society, and to harbour no ill feelings towards anyone. Prayer in one respect is the worship of God and in yet another respect, it prepares the individual to lead a worthy life among people, adopting an attitude of modesty, sympathy and goodwill in all his dealings. It perfects man’s relation with God as well as with other human beings. o