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Between Two Questions: The Conversation Every Soul Has with Allah
A person in sujood beneath a night sky, symbolizing closeness to Allah.
The First Conversation
Before you ever entered this world, Allah spoke to you directly.
He said, “Alastu bi Rabbikum?” - Am I not your Lord?
And your soul replied, “Balaa” - Yes, You are.
That was your first conversation with Allah.
The next time you will be asked will be in the grave: “Man Rabbuk?” - Who is your Lord?
Every breath between those two questions is your time to get to know Him.
Will you be ready to answer it?
A Dialogue That Never Ended
The believer, in truth, speaks to Allah more than anyone else in their life, even if they never realize it.
Every time you stand in prayer and recite Surah al-Fātiḥah, Allah responds to you directly.
The Prophet ﷺ said that Allah says:
“When My servant says, ‘Alhamdulillāhi Rabbil ‘Ālamīn,’ I reply, ‘My servant has praised Me.’
When he says, ‘Ar-Raḥmānir-Raḥīm,’ I reply, ‘My servant has glorified Me.’
When he says, ‘Māliki Yawmid-Dīn,’ I reply, ‘My servant has exalted Me.’
When he says, ‘Iyyāka na‘budu wa iyyāka nasta‘īn,’ I say, ‘This is between Me and My servant, and My servant shall have whatever he asks for.’”
If you pray only the five daily prayers, with no extra sunnah, you still have this direct conversation with Allah at least seventeen times a day.
And that doesn’t include the whispered du‘ās, the quiet moments of gratitude, or the tears that fall unseen.
Where Words Stop and the Heart Speaks
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“The closest that a servant is to his Lord is when he is in sujood.”
Sujood is where words stop and the heart begins to speak.
A man who had recently embraced Islam was once asked what he found most beautiful about this faith. He said, “Allah is just so accessible. I never knew what it felt like to talk directly to God.”
That’s what ṣalāh really is: a meeting.
The root meaning of ṣalāh is not just “worship,” but connection.
A thread between you and the Divine.
The Art of Staying Connected
It’s easy to forget what a blessing that access truly is to stand, to speak, to be heard.
But just like any relationship, your connection with Allah deepens through time, consistency, and love.
It takes intention to silence the noise, effort to stay present, and affection to keep returning even when distracted.
When that connection is refined, something subtle begins to change.
You start to feel responses. You begin to notice synchronicities, little moments that feel perfectly placed. Life becomes more vibrant, more alive, as if a veil has been lifted.
You begin to see that reality was always beautiful, you just needed to tune your heart to the One who designed it.
The Relationship That Shapes Eternity
That is the beauty of ṣalāh.
It is not a ritual to complete but a relationship to nurture.
When the heart reconnects, it will never mistake silence for absence again.
And perhaps, when that final question comes, “Man Rabbuk?”
the heart will smile and answer, not from memory, but from love:
“Rabbī Allah.”
Applying This Teaching to Our Lives
Guard Your Salah (Prayer on Time)
Prophetic Practice: The Prophet ﷺ said, “The most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time.” (Sahih Bukhari 527)
Benefit: Builds consistency and trains the mind to center life around divine connection.
Modern Insight: Neuroscientists affirm that repeated habits at fixed intervals reinforce neural stability and emotional calm.
Deepen Your Sujood
Prophetic Practice: The Prophet ﷺ would lengthen his prostration when moved by gratitude or grief. (Sahih Muslim 484)
Benefit: Physically lowers cortisol, slows heart rate, and increases emotional regulation.
Reflection: Let your sujood become the place you lay down your burdens.
Recite Al-Fātiḥah Mindfully
Prophetic Practice: It is “the greatest surah” (Sahih al-Bukhari 4474).
Benefit: When recited consciously, it becomes a living dialogue.
Reflection: Pause between verses and imagine Allah responding.
Practice Gratitude in Daily Du‘ā
Prophetic Practice: The Prophet ﷺ began and ended his supplications with praise and thanks. (Sunan Abu Dawud 1481)
Benefit: Gratitude activates the brain’s reward centers and increases spiritual contentment.
Create a Sacred Routine
Prophetic Practice: The Prophet ﷺ maintained consistent morning and evening adhkār.
Benefit: Repetition builds neural and spiritual grounding.
Action: Anchor your day with dhikr, even a single verse or name of Allah.
FAQ
1. What is the meaning of “Alastu bi Rabbikum?”
It refers to the primordial covenant mentioned in Surah al-A‘rāf (7:172) when Allah gathered all souls and made them testify to His Lordship.
2. Why do we repeat Al-Fātiḥah so often in prayer?
Because it encapsulates the entire relationship between Creator and creation, praise, submission, reliance, and hope.
3. How can I improve focus in salah?
Reduce distractions before prayer, understand what you recite, and visualize standing before Allah. Over time, khushū‘ (humility) grows naturally.
4. Does Allah respond to everyone’s prayer?
Yes. The Qur’an promises, “Call upon Me, I will respond to you.” (Qur’an 40:60), though the response may come as guidance, protection, or delayed reward.
5. What if I feel distant from Allah despite praying?
Keep returning. Allah says, “Prostrate and draw near.” (Qur’an 96:19). The veil is not distance, but heedlessness lift it through remembrance.
Footnotes
Huberman, A. (2022). The Science of Habit Formation, Stanford University.
Khalsa, S. (2015). The Neural Benefits of Prayer and Prostration, Journal of Behavioral Neuroscience.
Emmons, R., & McCullough, M. (2003). Gratitude and Well-Being: The Benefits of Thankfulness, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
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