Bismillah Hir Rahmaan Nir Raheem Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmatuallahi wa barakatuhu
The Merits of As-Salah *1-Prevents from Al-Fahshaa'* (great sins of every kind, unlawful sexual intercourse, etc.) *and Al-Munkar* (disbelief, polytheism, and every kind of evil wicked deed, etc.). [see Q:29/45]. *2-The best of deeds after the Testimony of Faith* (*laa ilaaha illal-laah, Muhammad rasoulul-laah*). [hadeeth 'Abdullaah ibn Mas'oud (radiyallaahu 'anhu) in Bukhari (v.9; 625) & Muslim]. *3-Washes out sins*. [hadeeth of Jaabir (radiyallaahu 'anhu) in Muslim (v1;1410)]. *4-Expiates sins*. [hadeeth of Abu Hurairah (radiyallaahu 'anhu) in Muslim (v1;450)]. *5-A light for its adherent in this Life and in the Hereafter*. [hadeeth of Ibn 'Umar (radiyallaahu 'anhuma) in Musnad Ahmad (v2;169) with good chain of narration]. *6-Raises in rank and removes sins*. [hadeeth of Thawbaan (radiyallaahu 'anhu) in Muslim (v.1; 989)]. *7-One of the greatest causes to enter Paradise with the company of the Prophet *(sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam). [hadeeth of Rabee'ah al-Aslami (radiyallaahu 'anhu) in Muslim (v1; 990)]. *8-Between each performance of salaat and the next performance, sins are pardoned *[hadeeth 'Uthmaan (radiyallaahu 'anhu) in Muslim (v1;438)]. *9-The angels will ask Allaah for Blessings and Forgiveness upon the adherent in his place of prayers*. [hadeeth Abu Hurairah (radiyallaahu 'anhu) in Bukhari (v.3; 330) and in Muslim]. *10-Waiting for the next prayer after observing a prayer is Ribaat (keeping oneself adhering and firm on acts of obedience).*[hadeeth Abu Hurairah (radiyallaahu 'anhu) in Muslim (251)]. *11-The one who goes to the Mosque to perform the prayer is in prayer until he returns. *[hadeeth Abu Hurairah radiyallaahu 'anhu) in "saheeh" ibn Khuzaimah; authenticated by Al-Albani]. -- *Surah Isra 17 verse 80 Say: "O my Lord! let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honor and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honor; and grant me from Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)." Ameen Transliteration :Wa qur rabbi adkhilni mudkhala sidqiw wa akhrijni mukhraja sidqiw wa-j'al li mil ladunka sulta_nan nasira_(n). Al-Tirmidhi HadithHadith 2482 Narrated by AbuHurayrah (May Allah be pleased with him) Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) used to say, " O Allah, grant me benefit in what Thou hast taught me, teach me what will benefit me, and increase my knowledge. Praise be to Allah in all circumstances. I seek refuge in Allah from the state of those who go to Hell." Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah transmitted it, Tirmidhi saying this is a tradition whose isnad is gharib. Ameen *
