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Allah the Almighty says:

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Successful indeed are the believers.

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“Who are humble in their prayers,” (23:2)

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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

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The delight of my eyes has been placed in prayer.

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Imam Ibn al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy on him, said:

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For the one whose delight is placed in prayer,

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How could his eyes find comfort without it?

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And how could he bear to be patient while away from it?

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The prayer of such a person, who is present with his heart,

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And whose eyes find delight in the prayer,

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Is the one that ascends,

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Possessing light and clear proof,

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Until it is received by the Most Merciful, the Almighty and Majestic,

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Who then says:

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May Allah preserve you as you have preserved me.

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Imam Ibn Kathir, may Allah have mercy on him, said:

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True khushu' (humility) in prayer

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Is only attained by one who empties his heart for it,

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Occupies himself with it to the exclusion of all else,

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And prefers it over everything else.

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Only then

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Does it become a source of rest and a delight for his eyes.