The Book Of Prayer (Kitaab-ul-Salaat)

The radiance of the face
The nourishment of the soul.
The Prayer is:
A cause of blessings in the house
A cause of abundance in provision
Cure for ailments of the body and soul
A light in the gloom of the grave
A canopy in the hot sun on the Day of Resurrection
The Prayer is:
An entertainer of the heart amidst the fear of the grave
A swift carrier across the thin bridge on the Day of Resurrection
A means of attaining forgiveness from sins
A barrier between hell and the offerer of Prayers
A repeller of the devil
A bestower of Allah's proximity and His favour.
After proper acceptance of faith and its inherent beliefs, i.e. the recitation of the Pure
Words (Kalemah Tayyebah), the most important duty is that of offering the Prayer.
The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) has stated: "The first duty that Allah, the
Supreme, has ordained upon my nation is that of offering Prayer, and indeed Prayer is the first
thing that will be taken account of on the Day of Resurrection."
It is also reported in the Hadith that, "Whoever keeps the Prayer established, has kept his religion
established - and whoever leaves Prayer has demolished religion".
It is reported by Syedna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be well pleased with him) that the Holy
Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “ Allah the Supreme states, 'O the son of Adam!
Free yourself for My worship, I shall fill your heart with content - and if you do not do so, I shall
make you busy in several affairs but not remove your poverty.' " (Mishkaat ul Masabeeh, Ibn
Majah)