Explanation of the effectiveness of the Islamic prayer

Here is an explanation of the effectiveness of the Islamic prayer:

1. It strengthens belief in the Existence and Goodness of God and transmits this belief into the innermost recesses of man's heart.
2. It enlivens this belief and makes it constructive in the practical course of life.
3. It helps a person to realize his/her natural and instinctive aspirations to greatness and high morality, to excellence and virtuous growth.
4. It purifies the heart and develops the mind, cultivates the conscience and comforts the soul.
5. It fosters the good and decent elements in man, and suppresses the evil and indecent inclinations.
6. It restrains from shameful and unjust deeds.

~Hammudah 'Abd al 'Ati