Salat Should Be Offered in the Most Befitting Manner — Essence of Islam Vol. 2

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Introduction

In this discourse from Essence of Islam (Volume 2), Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (AS), the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, expounds upon Salat Should Be Offered in the Most Befitting Manner, presenting profound spiritual insights and scriptural verities.

Book Series: Essence of Islam (Volume 2)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (AS)
Section: Part 8: The Pillars of Islam
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It is folly to be satisfied with the outward performance of Salat. Most people observe the Salat only formally and get through it quickly as if it were a burdensome tax which should be got rid of speedily. Then there are those who get through the Salat quickly and thereafter occupy themselves with long drawn out prayers which take twice or three times as much time as the Salat, whereas the Salat itself is nothing but prayer. He who does not observe it in that spirit and does not occupy himself with supplication in the course of it fails to observe the Salat. You should seek to make your Salat delicious like food and cold water, lest it should bring woe upon you rather than blessing. Salat is an obligation due to God. It should be carried out in an excellent manner.
[Malfuzat, vol. VI, p. 370]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 2, p. 303]

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