“ Whenever Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him)encountered a serious matter, he hurried to the Salat” (Ahmad, Abu Dawud).
Imam Ibn Qayyim said in his book Zad Al?Ma'ad:
The Salat ...
· Attracts good livelihood.
· Improves health.
· Staves off harm.
· Keeps away diseases.
· Strengthens the heart.
· Brightens the face.
· Delights the soul.
· Takes away laziness.
· Invigorates the organs.
· Replenishes energies.
· Refreshes the heart.
· Nurtures the spirit.
· Enlightens the mind.
· Preserves the boon.
· Prevents adversity - Punishment.
· Brings the blessings.
· Drives away Satan.
· Draws closer to the Almighty Allah.
