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~11~ steadfast on the pledge of allegiance that you have taken. Do not cause pain to God’s people. Read the Holy Quran attentively. Act on it. Avoid all kinds of raucous and vulgar talk and polytheistic gatherings. Establish five daily prayers. Hence, you should not ignore any of the commandments of Allah. Keep your body clean and keep your heart clean of any excessive meanness, malice and jealousy. These are the things that Allah wants from you. ” {Malfoozat volume 5 page 75 to 76 Edition 1985 published in England} After reading this saying of Promised Messiah (as), Huzoor-e-Anwar (aba) said: “Now all of us need to analyze ourselves as to what extent we have safeguarded ourselves from vulgar and polytheistic gatherings. There are many who would say that they believe in one God and do not sit in polytheistic gatherings. However, remember that any activity such as Internet or TV or any act or gathering that makes you neglect your prayers and worship is an polytheistic gathering. ” • Friday Sermon delivered 21 April 2017 at Frankfurt, Germany • Published AlFazl International 12 May 2017 Inappropriate use of affects the standard of worship and acceptance of prayers, in a Friday sermon Huzoor- e-Anwar (aba) explained this by citing a saying of the Promised Messiah (as). Huzoor-e-Anwar said: “At one place, the Promised Messiah (as) said:‘When prayers are made with complete devotion to God, they bring about extraordinary effect. It should be remembered that acceptance of prayers is by God alone and there is an appointed time for prayers. Just as morning is a special time and the distinction of morning is not shared by any other hour. Similarly, there are certain times which generate acceptance and effect in prayer. ” {Malfoozat Volume 4. page 309 Edition: 2003 Published in Rabwah} For any work, best results are achieved when work is done in a fresh state in the morning. This is not the case with people these days who stay up late or stay up all night either