The Meaning of Prayer in Fiqh of Worship

Abstract

Prayer is a primary act of worship in Islam that holds a central position in the life of a Muslim. In the study of Fiqh of Devotion, prayer is not only understood as a mere ritual obligation but also as a form of complete submission to Allah SWT, encompassing both outward and inward dimensions. This study aims to examine the meaning of prayer from the perspective of Fiqh of Devotion, covering aspects of law, conditions, pillars, as well as its spiritual and social dimensions. The method used is library research, analyzing various classical and contemporary literature in the field of Fiqh. The study results indicate that prayer is a manifestation of human obedience and submission to God, as well as a medium for purifying the soul, shaping moral character, and social control. Prayer also has an educational dimension that teaches Muslims to be disciplined, sincere, and to maintain vertical relationships with God and horizontal relationships with fellow humans. By understanding the meaning of prayer deeply in the jurisprudence of worship, it is hoped that Muslims can improve the quality of their worship and make prayer a foundation in daily life.