When they saw the fanfare along with the caravan, they ˹almost all˺ flocked to it, leaving you ˹O Prophet˺ standing ˹on the pulpit˺. Say, “What is with Allah is far better than amusement and merchandise. And Allah is the Best Provider.”
This verse specifically addresses Friday prayers, but its message applies to all obligatory prayers. Pause and reflect—how many of us actually stop everything when the adhan is called? How many of us continue with work, meetings, or even entertainment, as if the adhan is just background noise? Allah commands us to hasten, not delay. But what do we do? We prioritize the dunya (worldly matters) and place Allah second. Solat (prayer) is an opportuni...