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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Concentration in Prayer Learning to Focus and Concentrate on your Daily Prayer A Complete 30-Day Workbook Introduction The ability to focus attention with sufficient intensity to accomplish the goal five times a day is a skill that needs to be developed. Those people who have learned how to concentrate and can apply their minds to a particular task whenever necessary appreciate this fact.

Unfortunately, it is more difficult to concentrate on the act of Prayer simply because it is a repetitious act of worship. As a result, the effort required to fulfill this task is greatly increased. The 25 strategies for concentrating in Prayer discussed in the Prayer booklet can be further divided into three categories: those that have to be well analyzed and understood; those that have to be applied before the Prayer, and the remainder applied after you complete your Prayer.

This workbook includes a 30-day exercise to significantly increase your concentration in Prayer and solve the problem of distracting thoughts and sounds. Category One: Knowledge And Awareness 1 Have I understood and convinced myself of Allah (SWT)’s presence? 2 Am I aware that I am standing in front of Allah (SWT)? 3 Do I understand what I recite? 4 Am I making the correct pronunciations in Arabic? 5 Am I aware and practicing the Rules for Reciting The Qur’an?

6 Have I understood the main reasons behind The Five Daily Prayer? 7 Do I have the motivation and energy to sustain my attention? 8 Am I confident enough that Allah (SWT) is with me and that He is assisting me in my Prayer? 9 Have I refrained myself from heedless conversations? 10 Do I remember death often? 11 Do I fast often enough to increase my mental clarity? 12 Have I convinced myself that each Prayer I recite maybe my last Prayer?

If you have answered YES to 6 of the 12 questions above, you may proceed with the workout. However, even one negative answer means that you have to go back and invest more time and reflection in that particular aspect. Otherwise, the workout will not be very effective. Category Two: Setting The Scene Of Prayer 1 Am I satisfied with the environment, the surroundings? 2 Am I wearing pure, clean, preferably white clothes? 3 Am I clean, pure and scented?

4 Am I confident enough in alternating recitations? 5 Am I in a relaxed and alert state of mind? 6 Have I been moderate in my food intake? 7 Am I grief-stricken and submissive?