Dialogue between two students regarding prayers.

A: I'm tired now. Ate my food. Want to rest.

B: Okay. You rest. I'll put this picture on the wall. Where's the tape?

A: It's in the drawer.

B: I think the picture should go higher. How does it look, Osama?

A: Nice! Good job. It looks good there. Let's go pray at the mosque now.

B: I'm going to the market. I'll be quick.

A: No. Pray first. You hear the call to prayer, right?

B: Yeah, I do. But I need to go out. My motorcycle is at the gate.

A: Nothing should be more important than praying.

B: I don't get it. Life is short. Lots to do – games, sports, TV, cricket, movies, shopping, hanging out. Sorry, I'm leaving.

A: Well, I can't stop you. Even though you mean a lot to me, I hope you pray. Praying gives us peace, balance, courage, hope in this short life, and goodness in the afterlife.

B: Your lectures are tiring, Osama!

A: Look, Allah gave us eyes, ears, heart, hands, legs, and brains. Salman, we have a beautiful world around us. Amazing gifts! We need to thank Allah – the Merciful, the Sustainer. As Muslims, praying is how we thank Allah.

B: Alright. I fear Allah. Love Him too. I'll come with you.