The Importance of Performing Prayer on Time (Muhimmancin yin Sallah cikin lokaci)

🕌 English Explanation

1. Prayer is the Pillar of Islam

Prayer (prayer) is the second pillar of Islam and the most important act of worship after the declaration of faith (Shahadah). It connects a Muslim directly with Allah.

The Prophet (SAW) said:

“The first matter that the slave will be brought to account for on the Day of Judgment is the prayer. If it is sound, then the rest of his deeds will be sound. And if it is bad, then the rest of his deeds will be bad.”
— (Reported by al-Tabarani, al-Bayhaqi; Sahih Hadith)

 

2. Qur’an Command to Guard Prayer

Allah commands Muslims to observe prayer carefully and on time:

“Guard strictly (five obligatory) prayers, especially the middle prayer, and stand before Allah with devotion.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah 2:238

 

“Indeed, the prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times.”
— Surah An-Nisa’ 4:103

This means that delaying prayer deliberately without reason is a sin, because Allah has fixed specific times for each prayer.

3. Prayer on Time is the Best Deed

Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (RA) asked the Prophet (SAW):

“Which deed is most beloved to Allah?”
He (SAW) said: “Prayer at its proper time.”
— (Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim)

 

4. Protection from Evil and Immorality

Allah says:

“Indeed, the prayer prevents immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater.”
— Surah Al-‘Ankabut 29:45

Prayer, when done on time and with sincerity, cleanses the soul and protects from sinful behavior.

5. Warning Against Delaying Prayer

The Prophet (SAW) warned about those who neglect prayer times:

“That is the prayer of the hypocrite: he sits watching the sun until it is between the horns of Shaytaan, and then he gets up and pecks out four (raka’ah) quickly, remembering Allah only a little.”
— (Sahih Muslim)

✅ Summary in English:
Praying on time is not just a duty, but a mark of true faith. It brings Allah’s pleasure, disciplines the soul, protects from evil, and will be the first thing judged on the Day of Resurrection.

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🕌 Hausa Explanation

1. Sallah ginshikin Musulunci ce

Sallah ita ce ginshiki na biyu bayan Shahada. Ita ce mafi muhimmanci da ke haɗa bawa da Ubangijinsa kai tsaye.

Annabi (SAW) ya ce:

“Abu na farko da bawa zai fara a yi masa hisabi a Ranar Lahira shi ne Sallah. Idan ta yi kyau, sauran ayyukansa za su yi kyau. Idan ta lalace, sauran ayyukansa za su lalace.”
— (Hadisi ingantacce: al-Bayhaqi, al-Tabarani)

2. Al-Qur’ani ya umarci a kiyaye Sallah

Allah Madaukakin Sarki ya ce:

“Ku kiyaye salloli, musamman sallar tsakiya, ku tsaya ga Allah da ladabi.”
— Surat Al-Baqarah 2:238

“Lalle Sallah wajibi ce ga muminai a lokuta da aka kayyade.”
— Surat An-Nisa’i 4:103

Wannan yana nuna cewa wanda ya yi sakaci da lokutan sallah, ya aikata zunubi domin Allah ya kayyade lokacinta.

3. Sallah cikin lokaci ita ce mafi soyuwa

Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (RA) ya tambayi Annabi (SAW):

“Wane aiki ne mafi soyuwa a wurin Allah?”
Ya ce: “Yin sallah a lokacin ta.”
— (Bukhari da Muslim)

4. Sallah tana hana alfasha da mummunan aiki

Allah ya ce:

“Lalle Sallah tana hana alfasha da mummunan aiki, kuma ambaton Allah ya fi.”
— Surat Al-‘Ankabut 29:45

Wato yin sallah cikin lokaci da niyya mai kyau yana tsarkake rai, yana hana mutum zunubi.

5. Gargadi kan jinkirta Sallah

Annabi (SAW) ya ce:

“Wannan shi ne sallar munafiki: Yana zaune yana kallon rana har sai ta kusa faduwa tsakanin kaho biyu na shaidan, sannan sai ya tashi ya yi raka’o’i hudu cikin gaggawa, ba tare da ya tuna da Allah sosai ba.”
— (Muslim)

✅ A Takaice:
Yin sallah a cikin lokaci shi ne ginshikin Musulunci, kuma shi ne mafi soyuwa a wurin Allah. Yana kawo yardar Allah, yana tsarkake zuciya, yana kare daga alfasha da mummunan aiki. Wanda ya yi sakaci da sallah a lokacinta, ya shiga cikin hadarin munafunci.

📌 Final Note:
Performing Prayer on time is both an act of obedience and a spiritual shield. It shows sincerity in faith, and it will be the key to success in the Hereafter.

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