Maghrib prayer benefits: There are five pillars of Islam while keeping other pillars into consideration, and prayer is the second pillar of Islam. As Muslims, we should never forget prayers; it is essential to please Allah and follow our orders in Hadith and the Quran, which is an obligation.
The five daily salah became obligatory on the beautiful night of Miraj in which Allah (S.W.T.) welcomed Rasool Allah (S.A.W.) to the sky to give His people this gift, and it shows the meaning of salah how joined one can be. It is a pure connection between Allah and a person.
Considering the importance of Maghrib prayer, the timing for Maghrib prayers is according to dusk, and the sunset marks the time of Maghrib. As soon as the Sunsets, the Mosques set out Adha’an to make the Muslims aware of Maghrib prayers.
What is the Importance of Maghrib Prayer?
The procedure to perform Salah (prayers) follows Muslims make ablution (wudhu) for the purification method by thoroughly washing hands, feet, neck, nose, arms, hands, and face thrice before performing prayers.
Salah is a method for accomplishing virtue and countless gifts and permits us to build up an immediate connection to our Creator, Allah (S.W.T.).
The Maghrib salah involves 7 Rakat, 3 Fardh, 2 Sunnah, and 2 Nafl. After the Fardh, praying out the 2 Sunnah Rakat of Maghrib holds extraordinary rewards. It is desirable to recite surah Al-Kafiroon and surah Al-Ikhlas in those two Rakat of Sunnah.
Here are ten benefits to understand the importance of Maghrib prayers and their significance:
10. Purification Of The Soul
Performing ablution (wudhu) before performing maghrib or prayer at any time cleanses our soul of any sins and misconceptions. It is essential to pray and keep our belief in Allah firm and unmoved. Purification refers to the purity and piousness of the soul. Performing prayers daily, fives times a day, brings a Muslim closer to Allah.
9. Peace & Blessings- An Easy Journey Towards A Difficult Road
A human is nothing without Allah. All of us are mere beings existing on this Earth. If it weren’t for Allah’s blessings accommodated to us, the possibility of having a life on this Earth would’ve been a foreign idea. As Ashraf-Ul-Makhlooqa’at, all of us are dependent on Allah to keep moving us forward throughout this life and the hereafter, the least we can do, is to please him and thank Him for His blessings and the peace of mind.
8. Protection From Evil Deeds
Advice for Muslims- being a Muslim, in every prayer, ask for forgiveness of sins, evil deeds, and May Allah have mercy upon all of us, May He make all of us habitual of doing good deeds so we can attain Jannah in the hereafter. The Maghrib prayer is undoubtedly the strongest in virtue. It protects us from evil deeds and guides us on the right path.
7. A House In Paradise
Allah is the kindest and Merciful, and He does not burden a soul beyond the limit. It is beautiful that paradise is promised to the Muslim Ummah to be grateful and pleasing Allah. Life in this world is complex and full of hurdles, but Allah (S.W.T) promises a life with peace and tranquillity in the hereafter after Maghrib Salah performs two more rak’ahs to please Allah and get His blessings in this world and the life after death. Here are some authentic Duas for Jannah/Paradise and Protection from Hell Fire.
6. Existence Of Allah
The Sun, Moon, Stars, Mountains, Plants, and trees. The different seasons all provide proof of the existence of Allah. Without Him, the system of this world would not run, and the world would collapse and come to its end, but Allah (S.W.T) is bountiful and loves His Ummah dearly. He keeps on forgiving our sins. Therefore we have to pray five times a day, from dawn till dusk and the night that falls upon us after that. There is no denying the existence of Allah, and it’s a blessing to be well on each passing day. All praises to Him.
5. Taking Care Of Eating Habits & Improving Them
It is always allowed to eat beforehand if one feels hungry. Still, if eating affects the Salah time and one feels like the Maghrib prayer time will run out, it is better to eat after the Salah. However, remember that eating before Salah makes the stomach full, which results in difficulty while performing the Maghrib prayer, so take extra precaution as the time before Maghrib is a standard mealtime for most people. Eating before Maghrib prayers makes a person lazy and sluggish. It is always a better option to eat after the prayers or eat less before it, and then it will indeed not affect the salah.
4. Maghrib Prayer And Time Management, Virtue Of Punctuality
For every particular prayer, there is a set time that all Muslims must obligate and follow. Otherwise, the Salah is Qaza’ah. For various reasons, the total reward is not granted for Qaza’ah prayers. Suppose there is a situation where one feels like it is not possible to pray at all costs. Then Allah surely understands all of us and our situation, but knowingly missing the Maghrib prayers and not performing them on time is frowned upon and unliked by Allah. It is essential to adopt punctuality as it helps in the long run.
3. Protection From Evil Entities
It is beneficial to stay at home during Maghrib, the sunsets and reaches dusk. There are entities that no one can see, and they can harm humans, children, and animals. It is advised to stay at home and stand for the Maghrib prayers as the time duration for the prayer is short and performing it earlier is a good way of not missing the Salah.
2. Ask For Forgiveness- Allah Is The Greatest
The Messenger of Allah (P.B.U.H) often asked the Muslim followers to ask for forgiveness, the hour of forgiveness can be present. The Sun rising from the East and going from dusk to dawn are evidence that this world itself is proof of His existence, but if Allah (S.W.T) wills, he can forgive all of our sins. Therefore, ask for forgiveness and His mercy at the hour of Maghrib prayers. Here are the most Powerful Duas to Ask Allah for Forgiveness of Sins.
1. Know That Allah’s Virtue Is More Significant Than Any Other Aspect
Being a Muslim, it is obligatory to follow the orders and commands given by Allah and written in the Holy Quran written in Hadith. All Muslims should obey Allah because, as mentioned in the Quran, Allah (S.W.T) loves us seventy times more than our mothers, and regardless of the situation of the sin, He calls us to ask for forgiveness and mercy as much as one can, and He shall forgive us. Our sins are equal to the foam of the sea.
Concluding remarks:
Prayers are obligatory for all Muslims. Allah is the most merciful and kind, urging us to follow the Holy Quran and the teachings given by the Messenger of Allah as they will help us in the life hereafter. Being Ashraf-Ul-Makhlooqa’at (humans), the dependency on Allah is a natural occurrence. Maghrib prayers hold great significance, and the benefits, as mentioned earlier, will help you perform Maghrib Salah respectively on time, punctually.
