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tongue be busied with utterances of Praise and Glory of
Him. Besides the above mentioned forms of Prayer, there
are many other occasions where Prayer is strongly recom-
mended by Prophet Muhammad. Such occasions are like
these:
1
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The time of excessive rain;
2. The time of drought and shortage of rain;
3. The time of the sun's eclipse.
In times like these the Muslim is advised to pray as
many units and as long as he wishes.
There are other times where he utters certain expressions
without resorting to the prescribed forms of ordinary
prayers. In such utterances he expresses gratitude to God and
appreciation of His Favors, hope in Him and reliance upon
His Aid, Remembrance of Him and prayer for His Mercy.
Among these times are:
1
The time of childbirth;
2. The time of performing marriage;
3. The time when going to and rising from bed;
4. The time of leaving the house and returning to it;
5. The time of entering and leaving the toilet;
6. The time of starting a journey or entering a city
7. The time of riding or driving;
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