As a Muslim, one of the five pillars of Islam is prayer. Praying five times a day is the bare minimum and is obligatory. “The five daily prayers include: Fajr (sunrise prayer), Dhuhr (noon prayer), Asr (afternoon prayer), Maghrib (sunset prayer), and Isha (night prayer)” (Maryam,Salman).  Life can become so hectic at times and we experience both hi’s and low’s throughout our journey. We tend to pray when things are going bad in order to ask Allah (swt) for guidance and a helping hand but tend to forget about Him when everything in our life seems to be going good. Why is that? Why do we tend to run towards Allah (swt) when we need someone to talk to and advise us but not when we want to celebrate achievements made only possible by Allah (swt) himself? Allah (swt) opens his arms to anyone who walks towards him. You can mess up a million times but it only takes once to repent and change your ways. SubhanAllah we are so lucky to have such a forgiving and merciful God.

Think about everything Allah (swt) has done for us. Our eyes are a blessing so that we can see the beautiful scenery and views of the oceans and mountains. Our thumbs are a blessing so that we can pick up things where we left them off. We are so blessed to be given a life full of opportunity and joy. The struggle to keep up with prayers can sometimes be associated with the unfortunate or negative things happening in our lives. The trials and tribulations we face whether it be the death of a loved one, financial struggles, or health issues which can have a negative impact on the way we view prayer because we ask Allah (swt), “Why me?”. No matter our life situation, we should remember that this life is only a test and that Allah (swt) loves and will protect us. Always say Alhamdullillah and try your best to continue your prayer. Remember to walk towards Him and He will run towards you. Faith Consulting offers one on one video consultations with Muslim scholars if you need someone to talk to. Join for free today and book your first session. 

Written By Anan Helwih