World Blog by humble servant.Practices such as daily Contact Prayers “Salat” and prostration are simply an exercise of submission, an opportunity to appreciate God throughout the day, and a break in the rhythm of preoccupation that gradually numbs the soul (Quran 29:45).

The emphasis is on feeling words of veneration move through your soul rather than what has become a fixation with the ritual form itself (Quran 107:4-5).

The Contact Prayer is not an end but rather a first step to maintaining a steady connection with God, even for the spiritual minded who may feel waning cycles in their own practice. Prayer is not limited to this form or frequency. The Quran instills sensitivity in the soul that inspires steady reflection on the grandeur of creation, the Creator, and beyond.Descriptions for such beliefs as “Heaven,” “Hell,” or the “Hereafter” are merely allegorical representations of what our minds cannot fathom. How else can one describe the sensation of being in God’s presence? The Quran cultivates the meaning of service, respect and tolerance in individuals who, together, can build what God deems as the best community; one that advocates righteousness (3:110).

There are the rare souls who need no reminders, who are able to live and breathe a steady flow of submission. The ones who feel the challenge for this awareness are invited to reflect on the Quran’s guidance.