A pious servant of Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله asked Hazrat Haatim Asamm رحمه الله: “How do you perform Salaah?”
Hazrat Haatim Asamm رحمه الله replied; “With water I perform the external Wudhu, and with Tawbah the internal Wudhu. When I enter the Musjid, I contemplate on entering Musjidul Haraam. I focus on Maqaame Ibrāhīm being in front of me. I view Jannah on my right side and Jahannum on my left side. My feet are on the Siraat, and Malakul Mawt (the angel of death) is behind me. My heart is focused on Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله. Then I proclaim Takbeer with utmost reverence. I stand with utmost respect and recite the Qirā’ah with great awe. I perform Ruku with great humility, and with even greater humility the Sajdah. I sit with great diligence in Qa’dah, and make Salaam with profound gratitude.”
(SOURCE: THE SAADIQEEN)
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Our Ahlullāh have advised that we exercise great care and caution in preparation for Salaah. Exercising presence of mind, being careful and conscious of the various postures and reciting with purpose and concentration. If we adopt these simple principles, our Salaah will most certainly improve in quality and at the same time, we will be saved from stray thoughts. May Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله make the institution of Salaah the foundation of our quest in attaining His pleasure! آمين