Restrain to ward off evil deeds and the hardship of life of Muslims.

Adapted from the reading of article from the Islamic Scholar, Dr. Yusof Al-Qaradhawi, I would try to pen down as to prescribe with my knowledge regarding the sole benefit of Prayer in order to restrain from the evil deeds and also to ward off the hardship of life that sometimes surfaced in the daily of the living of the Muslims. Let us then refer to the two surah in Al-Qur'an A-Ankabut verse 45 and surah Al-Baqarah verse 153 stipulated below:

Surah Al-Ankabut verse 45: (The Spider).

"Recite [O Muhammad s.a.w what has been revealed to you of the Book [the Qur'an], and perform As-Salat [Iqamat-as-Salat], Verily, As-Salat [the Prayer] prevents from Al-Fashd' [i.e great sins of every kind, unlawful sexual intercourse] and Al-Munkar [i.e disbelief. polytheism, and every kind of evil wicked deed] and the remembering [praising] of [you by] Allah [in front of angels] is greater indeed [than you remembering [praising] of Allah in prayers. And Allah knows what you do."

From the above verse 45 Al-Ankabut as revealed, we are commanded to establish Prayer[solat] the optional and the five daily congregation prayers. Obviously, they will keep away from shameful and evil deeds and truly we are to remember Allah SWT because He is the All-Knower and rewarded what we do. So the optional and the obligatory prayers we perform are truly meant to strengthen our moral and in as much as possible to avoid and restrain us from the evil deeds. As it is worthy of note, it is our conscience to avoid and discard the shameful evil deeds which would ultimately enable us to ward off the hardship of life in our daily living. To achieve this, it is the only straight path we are required to establish and perform the prayers sincerely and always remember Allah SWT in every hour of the day in our daily living.

In another surah Al-Baqarah verse 153 duly cited that the only beneficial method to restrain or avoid the evil misdeeds and consequently to ward off hardship of life as mentioned earlier, is to perform Solat [prayer]. Here, it is narrated in Al-Qur'an surah Al-Baqarah verse 153 stipulated below:

Surah Al-Baqarah verse 153: (The Cow).

"Therefore remember Me [by praying, glorifying]. I will remember you, and be grateful to Me [my countless Favours on you] and never ungrateful to Me".

From the 153 surah Al-Baqarah it briefly stipulated that performing prayers and to seek Allah SWT Mercy, He is very grateful and please to those Muslim who is patient and perseverance should one encounter any difficulties and hardship of life insist and hold steadfastly that Allah SWT will enjoin us with As-Sabirun [the patient]. This is the true principal to seek Allah's help and heavenly rewards.

Finally, Prayer [Solat] is meant not only to ward off the nature of one's hardship of life but nevertheless it is also able to straighten our moral and conduct self motivation to seek the righteous path and to avert against evil deeds. So, seek help with Prayer and Allah SWT is with those who are patience.


Allah is All-Mighty and All-Merciful.