what is prayer

In today’s world, religion plays a major role in almost every decision that we as mankind make. No longer are the days where religion is only spoken upon in church. It has become such a vital part of this world that it is almost frowned upon if you do not belong to one. Whether it is Islam, Christianity, Judaism, or even a satanic overview, religion is shaping our world and taking over its people. The most essential part of religion has to be Prayer. Prayer according to the World Wide Web is defined as a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to a God or an object of worship. Prayer allows us to cultivate commitment and bring upon indescribable powers. It is through faith and prayer that a person is able to forsake their body of unholy things and pursue a life of spiritual devotion. In every religion, there is a rule that a head of household should guide the members of their family to a path of faith. It is also said that a household must pursue privacy from the world from time to time in order to pray and build a stronger relationship with God. Doing this not only creates a bond that will never be broken, but it also allows the individual to become whole and have a heart and mind of peace. In this paper, I will define my view of prayer while also communicating how people view prayer and in what ways they do so. I will speak on behalf of the Islamic and Catholic faith in sharing ways to which they pray and who it is that they pray to.
My outlook on prayer is simple; it is simply paying attention to God. Many people define prayer as having conversation with God; however, what happens if you are too young to understand what he is saying to you? Or if when you speak you feel that God does not hear you or you cann...

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...m all is called, “Salat.” Salat is the ritual of praying five times a day. No matter what you are doing, or where you are, at the designated times, you must stop and pray to God and thank him for all that he has done. If you happen to miss a prayer, you must make it up before the end of the day. The third rule known as “Sawm,” says that you must fast and use self-control during the holy month of Ramadan. Breaking the fast of Ramadan is considered to be one of the worst things you can do in the Islamic faith. It is highly frowned upon and must not be done for any reason. The fourth rule is “Zakat” which means you have to give 2.5% of what you make to the less fortune because God has blessed you so you must bless others. The final rule, known as “Hajj” says that before you die, if you are able, you must takea trip to Mecca as it is considered to be the “Holy Place.”