The Quest of a Curious Muslim

The Quest of a Curious Muslim — Page 19

19 Why are there so many prayers in Islam? Human beings tend to get distracted very easily. This is a fact and there is no denying it. It is because of this that most worldly corporations also ensure that their employees follow a routine. Routines turn into habits that ensure that people become accustomed to a work ethic. This in turn improves their productivity. By introducing a regimen of five daily prayers at prescribed times, Islam has enabled the building of a good habit of remembering God multiple times a day. This serves many benefits. For instance, it allows us to seek forgiveness for our sins on a regular basis. It keeps us in check, and prevents us from falling prey to evil inclinations. Without this check, many people would just falter and become sinful as they would not have the frequent reminders to turn back to God or to seek His refuge from a life of sin.