Understanding Salat — Page 96
Understanding S al A t 96 understated. Fluctuating from being overly motivated to having no motivation is a recipe for disaster. The bare minimum we can all start with is the obligatory five daily S al ā t. Some people say that five daily prayers is too many to start with and that one prayer is an easier starting point. However, the Promised Messiah as said, Some prayers take less than fifteen minutes to offer. It is surprising that time in prayer is considered a waste of time when it has so many benefits. ( Malf uzā t (10 vol edition), vol. 2, pp. 153) If we cannot even make the resolve to observe the five daily prayers, then our own actions demonstrate that seeking communion with Allah is not a priority for us. The disci- pline and effort with which we pursue our worldly ambitions stand as a testimony against us. Even if at first we have no concentration in any S al ā t , it is necessary to maintain this minimum discipline of five prayers. For example, if we fall ill and lose our appetite, we will keep taking medicine regularly until we are restored to health. We don’t care how bitter that medicine is; we won’t stop taking it until we have regained our health and appetite. The Promised Messiah as said, As he derives pleasure from delicious food, he will