1. Offer prayer in congregation:
The first thing we must do is get into a routine of offering all five prayers in congregation in the masjid. Prayer is from the most important obligations. The Reviver of Islam, the Imām of Ahl al-Sunnah, Imām Aḥmad Razā Khan رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه states, “Prayer is the first SharīꜤah.”^[1] Meaning, after the first revelation came to the beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم, the first obligatory worship which was commanded was prayer.

It is mentioned in a Hadith that the beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said, “Prayer is the pillar of the religion, so the one who leaves it has no religion.”^[2]

May Allah Almighty protect us from the sin of missing prayers.

2. Prayer times should be carefully planned:

The second point to mention is that the time taken to offer prayer should be spent with complete planning. It takes around 20 to 30 minutes from the point we leave our homes or shops until the time we return. This entire time should be planned carefully.

This time we are taking out for prayer is also a part of our life, in fact, it is the most precious part of our life. It is at this time we stand before Allah Almighty, so it must be spent wisely.

How to offer prayer with full planning

When you leave your home or shop, make good intentions. For