Bab-ul-Ilm

Do Not Take Prayer Lightly

Chapter 2 — Prayer and Worship

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Said by: Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (as)

Arabic:

لَا تَنَالُ شَفَاعَتَنَا مَنِ اسْتَخَفَّ بِالصَّلَاةِ

English translation:

Our intercession will not reach one who takes prayer lightly.

Reference: Al-Kafi — [reference — to be verified]

💡 Explanation: Taking prayer lightly means delaying it without a reason, rushing through it, or treating it as unimportant. The Imams of Ahlul Bayt (as) love those who honour prayer, and their intercession is for those who honour it too.

💡 Remember:

Taking prayer lightly means delaying it without a reason, rushing through it, or treating it as unimportant.