Bab-ul-Ilm

Prayer Is the Pillar of Religion

Chapter 2 — Prayer and Worship

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Said by: The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Arabic:

الصَّلَاةُ عَمُودُ الدِّينِ

English translation:

Prayer is the pillar of the religion.

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💡 Explanation: Just as a building falls without its pillars, our faith cannot stand without prayer. If we protect our prayer, we protect our religion; if we let prayer go, everything else begins to weaken too.

💡 Remember:

Just as a building falls without its pillars, our faith cannot stand without prayer.