Introduction of prayer:
The servant, Messenger and Close Friend of Allah Kareem Sayyidna Ibrahim (as) asked his nation to whom they worship. They replied to the idols. Here, Sayyidna Ibrahim (as) made them consider by saying that these idols can not talk, hear or respond to their calls. He declared his belief that I am an enemy to them and I do not care about them or think anything of them. He described the attributes of Allah the Exalted. Sayyidna Ibrahim (as) said, “I will not worship any but the One Who does these things:
ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَنِى فَهُوَ يَهْدِينِ
“Who created me, and it is He Who guides me;
وَٱلَّذِى هُوَ يُطْعِمُنِى وَيَسْقِينِ
“Who gives me food and drink,
وَإِذَا مَرِضْتُ فَهُوَ يَشْفِينِ
“And when I am ill, it is He Who cures me;
وَٱلَّذِى يُمِيتُنِى ثُمَّ يُحْيِينِ
“Who will cause me to die, and then to life (again);
وَٱلَّذِىٓ أَطْمَعُ أَن يَغْفِرَ لِى خَطِيٓـَٔتِى يَوْمَ ٱلدِّينِ
“And who, I hope, will forgive me my faults on the day of Judgment.
Sayyidna Ibrahim (as) announced his belief in Allah clearly. Allah commanded His Messenger Muhammad (pbuh) to recite this story to his Ummah so that they could follow this example of sincerity towards Allah, putting one’s trust in Him, and worshipping Him Alone with no partner or associate.
Virtues & benefits of prayer:
Sayyidna Ibrahim (as) stated the attributes of Allah that He is my Creator Who provides for me from that which He has made available in the heavens and on earth. He sends down the water fresh and sweet so that many of those whom He has created, animals and men alike, may drink from it.
Any person facing the problem of decreased appetite. His desire to eat is reduced. He does not feel hungry. He should recite this prayer 21 times in water and drink it. It will be beneficial for him.
This prayer is also helpful for children who eat little and have lost their appetite. Their mothers should recite this prayer regularly on their meals. They will feel better Insha’allah.
