14 Negative Effects of Not Praying on Islam

Review by : Yuli SE., MM

Prayer in Islam the most important kind of worship. It combined the physical, mental, and spiritual acts all in one deeds. The high importance of a prayer in Islam shown as it included in one of the five pillars in Islam. Prayer is a command that given to our Prophet, Muhammad (peace be upon him) directly during the Isra’ Mi’raj.

“This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah. Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what We have provided them. And who believen in what has been revealed to you, (O Muhammad), and what was revealed before you, and of the Hereafter they are certain (in faith). Those are upon (right) guidance from their Lord, and it is those who are the successful. (QS. Al-Baqarah :2-5)

But what about a Muslim who doesn’t do praying? Here are many of the effects of not praying on Islam:

1. It Considered as Disbelieving Act

There are big difference between believing and disbelieving in Islam: prayer. It was said by our Prophet (peace be upon him) himself.

“Between faith and unbelief is abandoning the prayer.” (Muslim, Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, and Musnad)

Allah SWT also stated in the Quran that leaving prayer is equal to denying Islam.

“And when it is said to them, ‘Bow (in prayer),’ the do not bow. Woe, that Day, to the deniers. Then in what statement after the Qur’an will they believe?” (Al-Mursalat : 48-50)

2. Dragged to the Hellfire

Praying is very important in Islam that the punishment for those who leaves prayer behind, a big punishment awaits: to be dragged to the Hellfire.

“(And asking them), ‘What put you into Saqar?’ They will say, ‘We were not of those who prayed.” (Al-Muddaththir : 42-43)

Saqar is the name of the most deadly hell. It’s the biggest warning Allah SWT has given to us, so we must put into mind how important prayer is.

Also read: How Does Praying Help in Islam

3. Not a Single Reward is Given to Us

There are rewards and punishments fro every good and bad deeds we commit. Upon doing prayers, Allah SWT promised us great blessing throughout life. Thus, Muslims who are not performing prayers will not receive any single reward for Allah SWT.

“Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds and establish prayer and give zakah will have their Lord, and there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve.” (Al-Baqarah : 277)

4. Unable to Erase the Sins

Sins can only be erased by repentance and doing as many good deeds as we can. Among those good deeds is prayer. Muslims who leaves prayer behind lost their greatest opportunity to erase their sins.

Also read: How To Repent In Islam For Major Sins

[AdSense-B]

5. Other Deeds Won’t be Accepted

There are people who think that leaving prayer is not a big deal while we do many other good deeds such as charity and zakat. But as prayer is more important than charity, all the sadaqa we do will be in vain if we don’t do prayers.

“And what prevents their expenditures from being accepted from them but that they have disbelieved in Allah and in His Messenger and that they come not to prayer except they are lazy and that they do not spend except while they are unwilling.” (At-Tawbah : 54)

6. Keep the Peace Away from Life

Prayer is a good way to prevent stress and seeking peace in life. So that the effects of not praying on Islam is the peace will be taken away from us.

“Recite, (O Muhammad), what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater. And Allah knows that which you do.” (Al-Ankabut : 45)

[AdSense-C]