7 Lessons We Can Learn from Performing the Muslim Prayer (Solat)

1. Patience

In spite of a busy daily life in this day and age , and always in a constant rush ; performing the Solat is a way to build up patience in life . Pacing meticulously in the movement like Sujud , Rukuk and etc. helps with build up of said patience .

2. Cleanliness & Hygiene

Ablution and clean clothes make up the form of Muslim when they are about to perform the Solat ; hence giving an image of cleanliness and well taken care of hygiene . Not only that , it also teaches Muslim to bring that lesson in real life when facing other Muslims and other religions .

3. A form of exercise

Many people don't realise it , but performing the Solat is also basically a form of exercise . This is most apparent when performing carefully choreographed movements and actions such as the Rukuk and Sujud , where the whole body moves in unison as stated in Islam .

4. The importance of what makes up Islam

Mentioned in the foreword , Solat makes up one of the five pillars of Islam . Hence signifying its importance , because it is one of the questions asked in the afterlife . Solat also makes up the daily blessing that a Muslim can get in the buildup of daily activities .

5. Direct communication with Allah 

When in prayer , a Muslim is in contact with Allah  . The Solat is literally a direct line between a Muslim and Allah  where they can ask for anything they want from Allah  in the doa after prayer .

6. Islam is a very forgiving religion

Solat can be performed in any way possible to cater to all types of people . Able bodied Muslims can pray normally as described by Muhammad  . At the same time people with illness for example can pray in a special compensation ; ie praying while sitting or even lying on a bed by just winking their eyes or imagining the movement in a Solat .

7. Time management