Introducing Islam a Simple Introduction to Islam
A Day in the Life of a Muslim
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MUSLIM
When a Muslim wakens early in the morning, he
thanks God for putting him to sleep and awakening
him. After his ablutions, he leaves for the mosque in
order to join his brethren in attesting to God’s
divinity and his own willingness to serve Him. He
then ascertains what his Lord expects of him by
reading an excerpt from the Qur’an. Then he starts
the day’s work. There are three prayer times during
the day: afternoon, late afternoon and evening. By
leaving his work and standing before his Lord at
these times, he shows that he gives precedence to
God above all else in life.
While satisfying his hunger and thirst, every fibre of
his being gives thanks to God. “Lord,” he exclaims,
“I am wonder-struck at the water you have created
for me to quench my thirst with, and the food you
have provided for the satisfaction of my hunger!”
When success comes his way, he considers it to be a
gift from God and offers thanks for it. He considers
failure to be the result of his own errors, so he seeks
to make amends. When dealing with others, he is
conscious of God’s presence, which makes him
