Accounts Quote by Al-Tabarani
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Hadith collection: Sunan al-Tirmidhi, 9th century
Prayer is the benchmark for a person’s moral record; a sound prayer indicates a sound life, a flawed prayer suggests broader failings.
In simple terms: Prayer reflects overall character.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate sincere prayer as a moral foundation.
Themes
faith
morality
accountability
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
religious
ethical
When to use this quote
- daily worship
- self‑evaluation
- community guidance
Key Concepts
Islamic teachings
spiritual assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- Can one bad deed be offset by many good ones?
- How does intention affect judgment?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on a single act may oversimplify complex lives.
