“Ruku‘ is the sign of courtesy {adab} while the sujud is the symbol of nearness {qurb} to God. Once you do not perform the gesture of courtesy properly, you cannot be ready for the stage of nearness.” Ruku‘ is the means of repentance {tawbah}, penitence and asking forgiveness in the presence of God: ﴿ فَاستَغْفَرَ رَبَّهُ وَ خَرَّ رَاكِعاً وَ أَنَاب ﴾ “Whereat he (David) pleaded with his Lord for forgiveness, and fell down bowing and repented.”
Posted on: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 15:15:58 +0000
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