I asked the Prophet (MGB) about praying. The Prophet (MGB) said, ‘Praying is one of the religious principles. There lies the Honorable the Exalted God’s Pleasure in it. It is the way of the Prophets. There is the love of the angels for the prayer niche. The following are the results of praying: guidance; faith; light of recognition; increase in daily sustenance; comfort for the body; hatred of Satan; an armor against the atheists; acceptance of supplications; acceptance of deeds; something put aside for the Hereafter; an intercession between one and the angel of death; a companion in the grave; a resting place in one’s grave; an answer for the questioning angels (Nakir and Munkar ); a crown on a believers head and a light upon his face at the time of Resurrection; a dress upon a believer’s body at the time of Resurrection; a veil between a believer’s body and the Fire; a proof between a believer and his Lord - may His Majesty be Exalted; a savior of one’s body from the Fire; a certificate to go over the Bridge ; one’s key to Paradise; a believer’s nuptial gift for the Houries ; the price (paid by a believer) for Paradise; the means by which a servant can attain high ranks, since prayers consist of glorifications, praises, saying ‘God is Great’, and saying ‘There is no god but God’, sanctifications, promises and calls.’”