🏵️🏵️🏵️ Dear Rodrigo, I would like to thank you for your thought-provoking piece on prayer, which highlights the importance of this act of worship in Christianity. As a Muslim, I am reminded of the significance of prayer in Islam, which is considered the first pillar of Islam. Just like in Christianity, prayer is a vital means of communication with the Almighty and a way to express gratitude, seek guidance, and ask for forgiveness.

From an Islamic perspective, I would like to emphasize that prayer is not just a ritualistic act, but a way to connect with Allah (SWT) and seek His mercy. The Quran says, "And your Lord says: Call on Me, I will respond to you." (Quran 40:60). This verse highlights the importance of prayer as a means of communication with Allah.

I would like to urge you to reflect on the significance of prayer in your daily life. As Muslims, we believe that prayer is a way to seek guidance and protection from Allah (SWT). It is a way to purify our hearts and minds, and to seek forgiveness for our mistakes. The Quran says, "And when My servants ask you concerning Me, then indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me." (Quran 2:186).

I urge you to make prayer a priority in your daily life. Not only will it bring you closer to God, but it will also bring you peace, guidance, and inner strength. Remember that prayer is not just a personal act, but a way to connect with others who share the same faith.

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Mohamed, Ph.D