It has been narrated regarding the situations of the Infallibles (Ma'soomeen)...

It has been narrated regarding the situations of the Infallibles (Ma'soomeen), peace be upon them, that they were so engrossed in the remembrance of Allah in the state of prayer until they became unmindful of themselves whereas Ameerul-Mu’mineen (Imam Ali), peace be upon him, was struck in the leg with an arrow, then, they pulled it from his leg in the state of prayer and he did not feel it, peace be upon him. That is due to his total immersion in remembrance and prayer.

There are conditions necessary to bear in mind for the acceptance of prayer and its perfection and virtue, in addition to the obligatory conditions: One is that man seek repentance from his sins and ask Allah's forgiveness before prayer. Another, is to avoid all of the types of disobedience and sins which prevent the acceptance of prayer, like jealousy, arrogance, backbiting, not paying Khums or Zakah, rather, every kind of disobedience and sin.

Just as it is necessary to leave the actions which diminish the importance of prayer and damage the presence of the heart, the prayer is not to be performed in the state of laziness, retaining urine, nor in a tumultuous environment. The worshipper should not stand before scenery which may ruin his (spiritual) view. (It is important) to establish the actions which increase the reward of prayer.

Therefore, dress in clean clothing, comb the hair, brush the teeth, perfume oneself and wear a ring of 'Aqeeq. The Obligatory Prayers Issue 287: The obligatory prayers are six: • The daily prayers. • The prayer of Tawaaf at the Holy Ka'abah. • The sign prayer. • The funeral prayer. • The lapsed prayers of the father and mother whose performance is obligatory upon the eldest son, as will be explained. • The voluntary prayers which have become obligatory by means of a vow, covenant and oath.

The Obligatory Daily Prayers Issue 288: The obligatory daily prayers are five (5), they are: • The Noon Prayer (Salatuz-Zuhr) 4 Raka'ah. • The Afternoon Prayer (Salatul-'Asr) 4 Raka'ah. • The Evening Prayer (Salatul-Maghrib) 3 Raka'ah. • The Night Prayer (Salatul-'Ishaa’) 4 Raka'ah. • The Morning Prayer (Salatul-Fajr) 2 Raka'ah. The total is seventeen Raka'ah, this amount for the one present (in his home).

Regarding the amount in travel, the four Raka'ah prayers are prayed as two Raka'ah prayers with the conditions which will be mentioned later, with Allah's permission. Issue 289: The Friday Prayer is two Raka'ah. It is substituted for the Noon Prayer on Friday.