4 Spiritual Impacts of Daily Prayers (Salat) on Our Lives

Daily prayers (Salat) are one of the essential practices that should be performed by Muslims regularly on their due time. This religious act brings many physical as well as spiritual benefits for our body and mind and makes one closer to his/her Creator. In what follows, you will learn about four spiritual impacts of Salat on the performer:

1.  Prayer (Salat) Enhances Willpower 

Performing Salat five times a day in due time, observing its steps, and repeating it every single day requires steadfastness and willpower which then brings the power to commit more difficult actions: "Be watchful of your prayers…and stand in obedience to Allah" Quran (2:238)

2. Prayer (Salat) Brings Confidence and Determination 

Knowing that a kind, wise and superior power hears us and will help us through the hard moments makes us more confident and determined in our decisions: "Your Lord has said, 'Call Me, and I will hear you!'" Quran (40:60)
 
 
3. Prayer (Salat) Fills Our Heart with Peace

Whispering our innermost desires and untold problems to our All-present, All-powerful Creator brings peace and tranquility to our heart: "Behold! The hearts find rest in Allah's remembrance!" Quran (13:28)
 
 
4. Prayer (Salat) Keeps Us Away from Sins
 
Pure Remembrance of Allah on a daily basis helps us to keep away from the evil thoughts and actions: "Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing ... And Allah knows that which you do." Quran (29:45).