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“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 bad, then the rest of his deeds will be bad.” quote by Al-Tabarani
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“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 bad, then the rest of his deeds will be bad.”

Al-Tabarani

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

On Judgment Day, the quality of one's prayer reflects the overall quality of deeds.

In simple terms: Prayer indicates the moral state of a person.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate sincere prayer.

Themes

faith morality accountability

Mood

contemplative spiritual

Type

Accounts:1 Deeds:1 Firsts:0 Ifs:0 Judgment:1 Matter:1 Prayer:1 Slave:0 Sound:1 Day Judgment:1 Judgment Prayer:1 Slave Brought:0

When to use this quote

  • community worship
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

religious practice personal ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does prayer shape your actions?
  • Can other practices reflect morality?
A Different Perspective

May not apply to non‑religious readers.

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