礼拜的意义和功效
四. 礼 拜
1. 礼拜的意义和功效
认主、礼拜、守斋、纳课、朝觐为穆斯林五项基本功修，是主命定制，穆斯林应终其一生，贯彻遵行。
安拉说:“当你们完成拜功的时候，你们当站着、坐着、躺着纪念安拉。当你们安宁的时候，你们当谨守拜功。拜功对于信士，确是定时的义务。”【4：103】
安拉在尊贵的【古兰经】中多处明示礼拜的意义和功效:
(一) 礼拜乃主命定制。【2：238， 4：103】
(二) 藉礼拜以纪念安拉。【2：152，20：14】
(三) 藉礼拜求安拉相助。【2：45、153、186】
(四) 礼拜可遏阻罪恶及淫邪。【11：114，29：45】
(五) 礼拜可获安拉赏赐。【7：170，17：79】
礼拜还有许多好处，例如穆斯林抛开世务去赞颂和纪念安拉，祈求安拉引领坚守正道以及祈求安拉慈恕，并作证安拉独一无偶和作证穆罕默德是主差使，久之必能养成坚毅信仰，忠诚负责意志坚定而开朗，性情温厚懿德。每日五次礼拜，等于举行五次体能运动，能够促进健康和有助于养成守时习惯。在合众礼拜中，肩并肩齐心一致向主虔拜，并为众穆民 - 不论生存和已故者 - 祈祷求慈恕，并向众穆民道安致意，使众穆民融合在一起，相嘱相勉，抛弃私见;在主道上团结一致，无分国籍、种族、贫富、肤色、阶级、男女老幼一律平等。换言之，礼拜可以提升和维持完美的个人及团体生活的素质。
4. PRAYER (SALAH)
1. Meaning and Blessings of Prayer
The Five Pillars of Islam are:
(1) Faith (Iman)
(2) Prayer (Salah)
(3) Fasting (Swaum)
(4) Poor-due (Zakat)
(5) Pilgrimage (Hajj)
These are the Five Pillars and foundation of Islam. It is obligatory upon all Muslims to perform these obligatory acts in their lifetime.
“When you have finished Prayer, remember Allah standing, sitting down and lying down on your sides, but when you are free from danger, perform Prayer. Verily the Prayer is enjoined on the believers at fixed hours.” 【4：103】
The Holy Qur'an expressly tells us the meaning and blessings of Prayer:
1. Prayer is obligatory –【2：238， 4：103】
2. The five daily prayers remind a Muslim to remember Allah constantly –【2：152; 20：14】
3. A Muslim should seek help from Allah through prayers –【2：45, 153, 186】
4. Prayer can keep one away from evil and misconduct –【11：114; 29：45】
5. Allah will reward you for prayer –【7：170; 17：79】
There are many advantages of performing prayers; a Muslim must put aside his work to praise and remember Allah in his prayers. We pray to Allah to help us to become a kind and righteous person and to bear witness that there is no god but Allah; and that Prophet Muhammed is His messenger. One who observes prayers regularly shall attain a feeling of being more dedicated to Islam and a sense of peace of mind, knowing what is right and wrong in his actions, and keep himself from going astray.
Performing the five daily prayers with the actions and postures is similar to doing light exercise, which is also good for our health. It also trains us to be punctual.
Praying in a congregation line, shoulder to shoulder, will give us a sense of brotherhood and togetherness, cultivating a sense of social responsibility, community spirit and discipline in thoughts and actions. Before Allah, all Muslims are equal regardless of one’s nationality, race, social status, sex, age, etc. In other words, praying shall elevate and sustain the perfection of life both for the individual and group.
當你們召人來禮拜的時侯，他們以你們的拜功為笑柄，為嬉戲。這是因為他們是不了解的民眾。【5：58】
When you proclaim your call to prayer they take it (but) as mockery and sport; that is because they are people without understanding.【5：58】
1. 礼拜的意义和功效
认主、礼拜、守斋、纳课、朝觐为穆斯林五项基本功修，是主命定制，穆斯林应终其一生，贯彻遵行。
安拉说:“当你们完成拜功的时候，你们当站着、坐着、躺着纪念安拉。当你们安宁的时候，你们当谨守拜功。拜功对于信士，确是定时的义务。”【4：103】
安拉在尊贵的【古兰经】中多处明示礼拜的意义和功效:
(一) 礼拜乃主命定制。【2：238， 4：103】
(二) 藉礼拜以纪念安拉。【2：152，20：14】
(三) 藉礼拜求安拉相助。【2：45、153、186】
(四) 礼拜可遏阻罪恶及淫邪。【11：114，29：45】
(五) 礼拜可获安拉赏赐。【7：170，17：79】
礼拜还有许多好处，例如穆斯林抛开世务去赞颂和纪念安拉，祈求安拉引领坚守正道以及祈求安拉慈恕，并作证安拉独一无偶和作证穆罕默德是主差使，久之必能养成坚毅信仰，忠诚负责意志坚定而开朗，性情温厚懿德。每日五次礼拜，等于举行五次体能运动，能够促进健康和有助于养成守时习惯。在合众礼拜中，肩并肩齐心一致向主虔拜，并为众穆民 - 不论生存和已故者 - 祈祷求慈恕，并向众穆民道安致意，使众穆民融合在一起，相嘱相勉，抛弃私见;在主道上团结一致，无分国籍、种族、贫富、肤色、阶级、男女老幼一律平等。换言之，礼拜可以提升和维持完美的个人及团体生活的素质。
4. PRAYER (SALAH)
1. Meaning and Blessings of Prayer
The Five Pillars of Islam are:
(1) Faith (Iman)
(2) Prayer (Salah)
(3) Fasting (Swaum)
(4) Poor-due (Zakat)
(5) Pilgrimage (Hajj)
These are the Five Pillars and foundation of Islam. It is obligatory upon all Muslims to perform these obligatory acts in their lifetime.
“When you have finished Prayer, remember Allah standing, sitting down and lying down on your sides, but when you are free from danger, perform Prayer. Verily the Prayer is enjoined on the believers at fixed hours.” 【4：103】
The Holy Qur'an expressly tells us the meaning and blessings of Prayer:
1. Prayer is obligatory –【2：238， 4：103】
2. The five daily prayers remind a Muslim to remember Allah constantly –【2：152; 20：14】
3. A Muslim should seek help from Allah through prayers –【2：45, 153, 186】
4. Prayer can keep one away from evil and misconduct –【11：114; 29：45】
5. Allah will reward you for prayer –【7：170; 17：79】
There are many advantages of performing prayers; a Muslim must put aside his work to praise and remember Allah in his prayers. We pray to Allah to help us to become a kind and righteous person and to bear witness that there is no god but Allah; and that Prophet Muhammed is His messenger. One who observes prayers regularly shall attain a feeling of being more dedicated to Islam and a sense of peace of mind, knowing what is right and wrong in his actions, and keep himself from going astray.
Performing the five daily prayers with the actions and postures is similar to doing light exercise, which is also good for our health. It also trains us to be punctual.
Praying in a congregation line, shoulder to shoulder, will give us a sense of brotherhood and togetherness, cultivating a sense of social responsibility, community spirit and discipline in thoughts and actions. Before Allah, all Muslims are equal regardless of one’s nationality, race, social status, sex, age, etc. In other words, praying shall elevate and sustain the perfection of life both for the individual and group.
當你們召人來禮拜的時侯，他們以你們的拜功為笑柄，為嬉戲。這是因為他們是不了解的民眾。【5：58】
When you proclaim your call to prayer they take it (but) as mockery and sport; that is because they are people without understanding.【5：58】
