Dedication

Preface

Introduction

Part 1: The Necessity of Attention in Prayer

Part 2: The Possibility of Attention in Prayer

Part 3: Levels of Attention in Prayer

Part 4: Hurdles on the Way To Attention in Prayer And their Removal

Part 5: Suggested Methods of Achieving Attention In Prayer

Part 6: The Effect of Maintaining Attention in Prayer

Part 7: The Meaning of Prayer

Part 8: Heavenly Stars Memoirs & Anecdotes of the God-Wary

Bibliography

This concise treatise is aimed at making us realize the necessity,
possibility, and methodology of attaining this vital spirit of prayer
(Salat).


Soaring to the Only Beloved

Dedication
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بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ
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*O Allah, I humbly present this short treatise to our beloved guide,
Imam Ali (\`a)- Imam al-Arifin (the doyen of the saints), whose total
attention to the Only Beloved in prayers was not deterred even by the
removal of an arrow that had pierced his blessed foot.*

Qum al-Muqaddasah

In the close Neighborhood of the ever resplendent lady, Fatima, named by
her brother- Imam Ali al-Rida (\`a), as al-Ma'suma (the infallible one)
may Allah imbue our hearts with intense love for her, and may He
emancipate us by her intercession. *Amin*


