06/01/2026
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“The first matter that the slave will be brought to account for on the Day of Judgment is the prayer. If it is sound, then the rest of his deeds will be sound. And if it is corrupt, then the rest of his deeds will be corrupt.”
Reported by al-Tirmidhī (413), classed as ṣaḥīḥ
Explanation
This hadith highlights the central importance of prayer in Islam.
1. Prayer is the foundation of worship
Ṣalāh is the first act of worship a Muslim will be questioned about because it reflects one’s relationship with Allah. If a person is mindful and sincere in prayer, it often leads to righteousness in other actions.
2. Quality matters, not just performance
The hadith does not only refer to praying, but to praying correctly—with sincerity (ikhlāṣ), humility (khushūʿ), and consistency.
3. Prayer shapes character
Regular and sincere prayer helps restrain a person from immoral behavior, as mentioned in the Qur’an:
“Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing.” (Qur’an 29:45)
4. Neglecting prayer affects all deeds
If prayer is careless, rushed, or abandoned, it reflects weakness in faith, which can affect all other good deeds.
