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-Why sometimes does God not answer our prayers or worship?
God sometimes does not answer the prayers of believers for eight reasons: Imam Ali (AS) said
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-Why sometimes does God not answer our prayers or worship?
God sometimes does not answer the prayers of believers for eight reasons: Amir Mu'minan,Ali (as) in response to the person who complained about the non-acceptance of his prayers and requests in God's court said:
In response to this question, Imam Ali (AS) said: Because your hearts have committed eight betrayals:[1]
- You all knew God but did not fulfill His right as it is obligatory; Therefore, your knowledge is not enough for you.
- You all believed in the prophet but disagreed with his Sunnah, so what is the benefit of your faith?
- You all read the Quran but did not act according to its verses.
- You all said you were afraid of hellfire, but at any time you made your bodies ready for punishment with your sins.
- You all expressed your desire for heaven, but you did something that kept you away from heaven.
- You all used God's blessings and virtues but did not thank him.
- God ordered you all to be enemies with Satan, you were hostile to him with your tongue, but you did not oppose him in action.
- You put people's faults in front of your eyes, but you left your faults behind.
[1] -لِأَنَّ قُلُوبَكُمْ خَانَتْ بِثَمَانِ خِصَال
Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 93, p. 376, h 17