Observance of courtesy The exigency of courtesy while...

Observance of courtesy The exigency of courtesy while standing in front of God in the precinct of His Glory and Grandeur demands that prayer must be performed with inner and outer purity and concentration. Even praying in front of the grave of the Holy Prophet (S) and Imams ( ‘a ) is sometimes regarded as an impolite gesture and makes the prayer invalid.[^21] 2. Observance of the rights of others Some of these conditions are related to the observance of the rights of others.

That the clothing and place of the one praying is lawful and legally acquired means to observe the right of the Islamic government (in levying khums ) and the right of the society’s deprived (in the payment of zakat ) and other people. Even praying near highways and along the streets is unlawful if it causes obstruction to pedestrians.[^22] The genuine satisfaction of the owner of rights is essential.

If he outwardly says that he is satisfied (for us to occupy his place and pray there), but we know for certain that he is not, occupation of the place is unlawful, and the prayer offered there is invalid. On the contrary, if he outwardly expresses his lack of satisfaction, but we know for certain that he is actually satisfied, to pray there is valid. 3.

Observance of priorities Besides the main conditions, there are some recommended { mustahabb } points that are indicative of Islam’s attention to priorities. For example,