Bab-ul-Ilm

When a Servant Stands for Prayer, Mercy Descends

Chapter 2 — Prayer and Worship

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

Arabic:

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English translation:

When a servant stands for prayer, mercy descends upon him from the sky, the angels surround him, and one of them says: "If this servant knew what blessings lie in his prayer, he would never end it!"

Reference: Al-Kafi, vol. 3, p. 265 — citation found in a secondary source; [reference — to be verified against the printed book]

💡 Explanation: When you stand for prayer, you are not alone. Allah's mercy comes down on you and the angels gather around you. If we could see what is really happening in our prayer, we would never want to rush through it.

💡 Remember:

When you stand for prayer, you are not alone.