Congregational Salaat: A Hallmark of the Righteous – Muallim Ismail Ansah

 

Muallim Ismail Ansah's speech drew from various Islamic teachings and texts to highlight the importance of congregational salat as an essential component of a righteous life. He recited a verse from the Holy Qur’an (2:22) that underscored the worship of the Almighty as a means to attain righteousness.

 

 

 

The Circuit Missionary praised the practice of congregational salat, stating that it holds great rewards. He explained that according to a hadith, salat offered in congregation receives twenty-seven times greater reward than individual prayers. He therefore entreated members to value every aspect of salat from the performance of ablution to the observance of prayers at their appropriate time and place.

Muallim Ismail Ansah encouraged the participants to view their neighbours as those who can hear the call to prayer through the technology of loudspeakers, watches, cellphones, and other devices, emphasizing the importance of attending the mosque for congregational prayers.

The Circuit Missionary shared several inspiring stories of companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) who overcame obstacles to attend congregational salat.

Maulvi Ismail Ansah concluded his speech by quoting Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (May Allah be his Helper), the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, who encouraged Ahmadis to offer salat regularly in a congregation and to adorn their obligatory prayers with voluntary ones.