Page 131 - Learning from the Qur'an

Those who perform prayer and give of what We have provided for
them. (Qur'an, 8:3)
It is the believers who are successful: those who are humble in
their prayer; (Qur'an, 23:1-2)
Those who safeguard their prayer: (Qur'an, 23:9)
(They are) not distracted by trade or commerce from the
remembrance of Allah and the performance of prayer and giving
alms; fearing a day when all hearts and eyes will be in turmoil.
(Qur'an, 24:37)
Except for those who perform prayer and are constant in it.
(Qur'an, 70:22-23)

THEY WORSHIP AT NIGHT AS WELL
The part of the night they spent asleep was small and they would
seek forgiveness before the dawn. (Qur'an, 51:17-18)

THEY ASK FORGIVENESS
FOR THEIR BAD ACTIONS
Our Lord, we heard a caller calling us to faith: "Believe in your
Lord!" and we believed. Our Lord, forgive us our wrong actions,
erase our bad actions from us and take us back to You with those
who are truly good. (Qur'an, 3:193)
Allah does not impose on any self any more than it can stand. For
it is what it has earned; against it, what it has merited. Our Lord,
do not take us to task if we forget or make a mistake! Our Lord, do
not place on us a load like the one You placed on those before us!
Our Lord, do not place on us a load we have not the strength to
bear! And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy on us. You
are our Master, so help us against the people of the unbelievers.
(Qur'an, 2:286)
My Lord! Forgive me and my parents and all who enter my house
as believers, and all the men and women of the believers. But do
not increase the wrongdoers except in ruin!' (Qur'an, 71:28)

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