What is the ruling on the statement that prayer is a gift from the Lord of the Worlds to the Prophet (peace be upon him), and it is likewise a gift to his nation (peace be upon him) by which they purify themselves and draw closer to the Lord of the Worlds?
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Prayer is one of the greatest divine grants and heavenly gifts. Expressing it metaphorically is permissible if it helps to encourage people towards it, urge them to perform it, and explain its virtues.
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