The Inner-Perspectives of the Salat (Pt. 4): al-Fatiha and Recitation of the Quran

Follow @AhleDhikr A summary of what Shaykh al-Islam Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have Mercy on him) explained:

-Recitation: he seeks refuge in his master from his master and this is the greatest form of protection and the only one that can help if the Shaytan cant be cut with the body then it can be via Dhikr and thus the heart. His heart is alive with Dhikr and liberation.

The Shaytan has no case against such a person and flees

-Fatiha: with the setting that the Shaytan is away the person can now counsel his lord with proper attention and care, he can ponder freely and increase in his Eman and feed his intellect.

He pauses at each ayah waiting for his lord to respond:

"My slave has praised me"

"My slave has exalted me"

"My slave has given Me majesty"

Here: if the prayer has no taste then he wont taste anything from it

Hamd: it fills the heavens and earth and between it – thus everything exists because of it to give it to him alone.

It is a huge favour from Allah to be allowed to praise Allah with love and affirm perfection only for Him.

Surah al-Fatihah also helps a person to prepare for the actual standing in front of him

"Master of the Day of Judgement"

-"Guide us": all the books and prophets were sent for to reach ultimate in servitude.

Thus guidance is to be shown (1) guidance and (2) accept it, (3) not led astray, (4) to act and then (5) steadfast, then call to it and then to have Subr. All of these comprise of worship. 

To be continued...