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Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 238: meaning and tafsir
حَٰفِظُوا۟ عَلَى ٱلصَّلَوَٰتِ وَٱلصَّلَوٰةِ ٱلْوُسْطَىٰ وَقُومُوا۟ لِلَّهِ قَٰنِتِينَ ٢٣٨
Be mindful of the prayers[131], especially the middle prayer; and stand before Allah in complete devotion[132].
Translation of the meanings: Rowwad Translation Center — version 1.0.19 · QuranEnc.com
[131] The five obligatory daily Prayers.
[132] Prayers are mentioned in the midst of marital affair rulings, because of the hurtful feelings divorce can leave. Hence, people are reminded of the Hereafter, whereby they should not ‘overlook kindness’ among themselves by this reminder of accountability.
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238. Guard your prayers by fulfilling them completely as Allah has instructed. In particular, guard the middle prayer, which is the ‘aṣr (afternoon) prayer; and stand before Allah in submission and devotion.
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