Message #18100

[N. Truth Seeker]

Certainly a very useful thread for our readers.  Alhumdulilah.

Furthermore, hadith says that the last portion of V.2:238 - "and stand before Allah , devoutly obedient."- taught the Muslims not to speak or chat while offering salat. 

"In the life-time of the Prophet we used to speak while praying, and one of us would tell his needs to his companions, till the verse, 'Guard strictly your prayers (2.238) was revealed. After that we were ordered to remain silent while praying."  Hadith No: 292 - Actions while Praying (Sahih Bukhari), narrated by Zaid bin Arqam.

I know that this portion of the Verse emphasizes not to be distracted during prayers, and also there are many more Verses that emphasize the same.  Allah Almighty has underscored the importance of complete concentration during prayers and the sublime status of prayers throughout His Noble Message.  It's not just one Verse that highlights this aspect but many Verses.

For example  ..  .. 

“Verily, prayer restrains (oneself) from shameful and unjust deeds...”  29:45

“Without doubt, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction.”  13:28

“Successful indeed are the believers, who are humble in their prayers.”  23:12

“And perform prayer… surely the good deeds remove the evils deeds.”   11:114
 
“Seek help in patience and prayer.”    2:153

And enjoin upon thy people worship, and be constant therein.   20:132

Surely, success does come to the believers, Who are humble in their Prayers, And who shun all that which is vain, .... (23:2-4)

The following Verse denounces people who stand up to pray heedlessly and disrespectfully:

"When they stand up to worship they perform it languidly and to be seen of men, and are mindful of Allah but little;"   4:142