Imam Al-Ghazali: On The Merits Of Humble Adoration 1.1

Merit of Humble Adoration (Khushu’) God, Exalted is He, said, “And perform Prayerin remembrance of Me.” (20:14) The Exalted One also said, “Do not be one of those neglectful.” (7:205) God, Great and Glorious is He, also said, “Do not approach the Prayer when you are intoxicated,until you know what you are saying.” (4:43) Some say that ‘intoxicated’ meansinebriated by many anxieties, while others say it meansdrunk onthe love of this world. According to Wahb (May God be pleased with him), the meaning is obviouslya caution against worldly attachment, since the words, ‘until you know what you are saying’ explain the underlying reason. Many are those who praywithout having drunk wine,yet do not know what they are saying in their Prayers!” The Prophet (May the peace and blessings of God be upon him) said, “If a man performs two units ofPrayer without distraction of any worldly thought, all his previous sins will be forgiven.” (Bukhari andMuslimwith slightly different wording) The Prophet (May the peace and blessings of God be upon him) said, “Prayer is nothing butsubmissiveness,humility, supplication, sighing andremorse, holding out your hands and saying, ‘O God! O God!Otherwise, it is abortive.” (Tirmidhi and Nasa’i) Source:- www.soutilaahi.com