Unveiling the Reasons Behind the Laziness to Pray, In-Depth Explanation from Buya Yahya

Kapanlagi.com - Prayer, as one of the acts of worship mandated directly by Allah to Muslims, should be a moment full of meaning. However, ironically, many of us still feel lazy to perform it.

In fact, prayer is the most fundamental expression of servitude in Islamic teachings. In an inspiring lecture, KH Yahya Zainul Ma'arif, affectionately known as Buya Yahya, the caretaker of the Da'wah Development Institute and Al-Bahjah Islamic Boarding School, expressed his views on this phenomenon.

According to Buya, the feeling of laziness in prayer is not just a bad habit, but a signal that there is a problem in our relationship with the Creator. “If our hearts are still reluctant to pray, it is a sign that there is something we need to fix in our relationship with Allah,” emphasized Buya Yahya, as summarized from a video broadcast on the YouTube channel @buyayahyaofficial.

Furthermore, Buya explained that the ease of performing prayer is one of the forms of Allah's love for His servants. He stressed that those who are loved by Allah will feel relief and ease in worship. Conversely, if someone feels burdened to pray, it could be a sign that Allah is testing or even distancing Himself from them.

“Never feel that you are already good if you still often neglect prayers. Prayer is an obligation, and it is actually very light if our hearts are open to receiving Allah's commands,” said Buya Yahya enthusiastically.

Let us reflect and improve our relationship with Allah, so that prayer becomes an inseparable part of our lives!

1. Perform Prayer, Enhance Its Quality

Buya Yahya reminds us that prayers can be performed anywhere, without any reason to postpone this important worship. "Do not wait for free time, but make time for prayer," he asserts.

He encourages every Muslim to continually improve the quality of their prayers, whether in congregation or alone, emphasizing the importance of performing obligatory prayers.

Laziness in worship, according to him, is often caused by an excessive love for worldly life, which makes us forget about the afterlife.

"Abandoning prayer is not a trivial matter; prayer is a sign of our faith," he states, reminding that in the Qur'an, Allah emphasizes, "Indeed, prayer is an obligation that has been prescribed at specific times for those who believe."

For Buya Yahya, prayer is more than just a routine; it is a bridge to draw closer to Allah, bringing peace of mind in this world and the hereafter for those who diligently perform it.

2. The Impact of Abandoning Prayer

In everyday life, abandoning prayer can have quite a heavy impact; the tranquility of the heart can vanish, and blessings seem to drift away.

Buya Yahya emphasizes that if we often neglect prayer, we shouldn't be surprised if life feels full of difficulties. He reminds us of the importance of repenting without delay, as our time in this world is uncertain.

The key to being steadfast in prayer lies in practice and prayer, asking Allah to make it easier for us to perform our worship.

Prayer should be viewed as a necessity of the soul, not just an obligation, and building friendships with those who are diligent in worship can be a source of motivation.

Ultimately, prayer is a reflection of our hearts; if we want to attain Allah's love, improving our worship, especially prayer, must be our top priority. "There is no excuse for abandoning prayer," he asserts, "because a blessed life begins with our commitment to worship."

(kpl/rao)