Post by toweringniceguy on Feb 5, 2007 12:54:29 GMT 10
Threads of Dawn
The call to prayer is a part of the life of a Muslim. Even if one forgets it's time to pray,
one is reminded in a gentle, peaceful way that the way to success and peace is in one's hand.
Five times a day the adhan (call to prayer) is made. It wakes people from their sleep,
or takes them from their worldly cares, calling them to the remembrance of Allah, the Almighty.
Five times a day, the Muslim bathes in peace and contemplation of all that is important in life;
renewing efforts to overcome the weaknesses and evil of the self and thereby draw closer to
their Lord. Allah is in no need of anything from His creatures;
He doesn't need our prayers or praise, but we in human weakness and frailty,
need to remember that He is there, ever Constant and Aware, always ready to Forgive
and Who Grants His Mercy to those who ask with sincerity.
Those who turn away from their Lord, are left to themselves and in ruin they abide.
Chand meri zameen phool mera watan