1.
Hadith Qudsi: The slave has not obtained
proximity to Me with anything except through the fulfilment of obligatory acts.
And the salve becomes so close to me through supererogatory prayers. –
Usul-e-Kafi Vol. 1, pg. 352
2.
The Holy Prophet (saw) said: “When Ulul Azm
Prophet of Allah used to be in difficulties, they used to take refuge in
namaaz.”
Amirul Momimeen (a.s) says: “One who
desires proximity to Allah through obligatory and recommended prayers get twice
the reward.”
3.
Imam Ali (a.s) says, “When a person prays, his
body, clothes and whatever is around him will glorify Allah. “
4.
Janabe Fatima (s.a) said: “Allah has established
the prayer to keep away pride and selfishness from you.”
5.
Imam Sajjad (a.s) said: “The truth is with
namaaz. You should know that reciting prayer is being presented in the court of
Allah and you should consider Namaaz as the means of going before the
Almighty.” – Beharul Anwaar
6.
Imam Baqir (a.s) said: “One who recites the
prayers with attention, his prayer is as much acceptable below the heavens as
much attentive he is.” – Muhajjatul Baizaa
7.
Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) said: “When you have a
need perform two rakat namaz and invoke blessings on Muhammad and Ale Muhammad
(saw). Then pray for your needs and they shall be fulfilled.”
8.
Imam Musa Kazim (a.s) said: “When your child is
seven years old, prepare him for prayers.”
9.
Imam Husa Kazim (a.s) said: “The recommended
prayers bring every be;iever closer to Allah.”
10.
Imam Jawad (a.s) says: “Presence of mind and
humility are the embellishments of prayers.”
