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In this episode of In Good Faith, Taimur is back… and this time we’re discussing some of his burning prayer questions. Specifically we talk about how to overcome the feeling of prayer as a burden, the symbolism of ablution (wudhu) and the deep significance of the words we say in the sitting position of the prayer… all with lots of practical tips and exercises you can start implementing today.

(0:00) Why is prayer obligatory?

(4:20) Transcending the feeling of obligation

(7:44) Noticing our initial mindset

(11:50) Gratitude, cycles and repetitions

(17:11) Remembering our constant need

(21:32) Living in wonder

(27:24) The symbolism of ablution (wudhu)

(32:27) Washing ourselves in public!

(36:40) Prayer as a natural activity

(39:26) Mentioning Abraham when sitting

(43:49) What are we asking for when we sit?

(50:36) Ending powerfully and purposefully

Thoughtful China, Interview with Normandy Madden, Executive Producer (MDE69)