Praying on a Telephone Pole

Three parents sat discussing the best positions in Salah while a telephone repairman worked nearby. "Kneeling is definitely best," claimed one.
"No," another contended. "I get the best results standing with my hands outstretched to heaven."
"You're both wrong," the third insisted. "The most effective prayer position is lying prostrate, face down on the floor."
The repairman could not contain himself any longer. "Hey, fellas," he interrupted, "the best prayin' position I ever had was hangin' upside down from a telephone pole!"

So why does it take the most desperate situations to bring out our most desperate cries to Allah? It's almost as if we delight in handling life in our own strength, until life rears its ugly head and gives us a serious beat down...only then does the idea of running to Allah cross our minds. Just like those three parents, I think we might have the wrong idea about what Salah is supposed to be all about.
Do I know what Salah is all about? It's probably one of the biggest mysteries in the universe. But don't let that stop you from challenging your perception of the most powerful force in the universe.

For some, Salah is like carrying around an 'emergency use' cell phone. It doesn't cost much, it's cool to have around, and if there's ever any trouble you can just dial for help.
For others, Salah is like dieting/exercise. You know you need to do it, you know it's incredibly good for you- but it's just too much work. So you talk about it, read about it, hear others chatter about it, even imagine what your life would be like if you did it...but you don't.
For most, Salah is like an incredibly expensive gift. You are so honored that you received it, and you'd love to use it- but you're just not sure how.

I think that's why Allah sent us the instruction manual in the pages of Quràn, reminding us of the proper use and care of this amazing privilege called Salah. Read these passages of the Quràn slowly and meditate over Allah`s instructions, because you never know when you could be hanging from a telephone pole!

Full article coming soon inshaAllah!