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The Importance of Manners During the Prayer

Have you ever been uncomfortable trying to pray in the Masjid (mosque)? It could have been during Ramadan, for the Friday prayer or for any of the 5 daily prayers.

We sometimes face annoying situations that is putting us off coming back to the Mosque and praying in congregation.

It goes from brothers and sisters looking down at us because we dress differently, to harsh words.

As a result it gives us the feeling that we don’t belong here.

In this animated video mufti Menk is explaining the signification of a hadith regarding the Salah (prayer).

The Prophet (pbuh) said: “The best of you are those whose shoulders are soft in prayer.” [Sunan Abi Dawud 672]

So what does it mean exactly to have “soft shoulders”?

First of all praying in congregation brings you a great reward. Secondly there are rules for the Salah (prayer) about how to position yourself and fit in lines.

Regarding the term “soft shoulders”, as per Mufti Menk, it refers to more than the physical aspect of letting people into the line of prayers.

It is true that sometimes people just barge in but we are told to make place rather than pushing back.

Then having “soft shoulders” refers as well to our manners. Indeed it is also about being welcoming and smiling!

For example when young Muslims, Muslims from a different cultural background or new Muslims are coming to pray in the Masjid; we have to let them feel welcome.

We are not supposed to give bad looks because of a type of cloth we disapprove of.

Finally we have to keep in mind that making people feel rejected will have a negative impact on their Faith and the precious significance of the Ummah.

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