Prayer!

He knew the prayer of an established nemesis will certainly not be sincere, so he also faked his ‘Amen’ and said: “Yalna la YaAllah feye sa khol” (May Allah reward your heart). Powerful prayer, but the man didn't say Amen and you know why - because the prayer used in response to his prayer could be positive as well as negative depending on the construction of his heart.

That’s it! Prayer should not just be a formal procedure to be recited or observed on a Friday or a Sunday only. It shouldn't be limited to a particular time or a select place. Everywhere can be a holy ground and everyday can be a holy day. But most of all, prayer has to heartfelt. Meaning, it has to develop from the need to wish for others what we wish for ourselves. Anything less than that is but a means to stagnation.

For my part, I don’t care if the one praying for me is a Jennifer, Lucifer, Muta or a Mufti looking person. The supposed grace of the wisher is not what matters; looks can be deceiving, and that’s why God listens to hearts. That's why today’s prayer is a paraphrase inspired by brother @luciano and it is as follows:  

Lord, give us strength to tarry on and to carry on life's road.  Give us strength to carry our loads and to do thy holy word. Give us strength to make our stand above the sinking sand. Lord, life has become a burden, systems have become evil and we know many are trying to leave you out of their lives, but we wouldn't be so unwise, and so we promise to serve thee with our all and we’re begging thee mercy, Amen!