Every human being is in need of Allah. Everyone prays in their own way: some raise their hands to pray, some pray while bowing, some pray in prostration. Some cry, some plead—we don’t know how people call upon Allah in various ways. As Qalandar Pak RA used to say, “Prayer is the expression of emotions. It’s not about manipulating words; it pours out during times of distress and pain.” The entire issue is about focus. That’s why we present ourselves before Allah: when you stand before Him, first clear your thoughts, normalize your breathing, and take a few moments to imagine that you are in the presence of Allah. If I come running and hastily sit down saying, “Alright, let’s pray,” that’s just playfulness. Without focus, there is no real prayer. There is an etiquette to presenting oneself before Allah.
How to Be in the Presence of Allah: Clear Your Mind and Focus
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