To Him is due the true prayer; and those whom they pray to…
“To Him is due the true prayer; and those whom they pray to besides Allah give them no answer, but (they are) like one who stretches forth his two hands towards water that it may reach his mouth, but it will not reach it; and the prayer of the unbelie”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Prayer to anything other than Allah is ineffective, like reaching for water with empty hands.
In simple terms: Only Allah answers prayers; other deities are futile.
Key Takeaway
Focus worship on Allah alone.
Themes
faith
prayer
monotheism
ineffectiveness
Mood
serious
devotional
Type
scriptural
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal worship
- interfaith dialogue
- religious education
Key Concepts
Divine response
spiritual focus
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true reliance on Allah mean to you?
- How do you handle doubts in prayer?
A Different Perspective
Some view other deities as symbolic, not literal.