27 reasons why its better to pray in congregation(jamaah)


1.responding to the Mu'adhdhin(the caller to prayer)with the intention to pray in jamaah.
2.arriving early to pray in its beginning time.
3.going to the mosque with sakinah(with calmness & humility)
4.entering the mosque in supplication.
5.greeting the mosque with 2rakaat of tahiyyatul masjid(the prayer for the mosque)
6.waiting in the mosque for the Jamaah to start
7.The angels praying for you & seeking forgiveness for you.
8.The angels will bear witness for you.
9.safety from the devil as he flees at hearing the iqamah (the 2nd call that establishes the prayer)
10.responding to the call of iqamah
11.standing & waiting with the imam in readiness to enter a state where everything else other than prayer will be haram
12.being present for the takbiratul ihram(the start of the prayer)
13.straightening the rows & closing the gaps
14.responding to the imam when he says, "Sami-Allahuliman Hamidah"(Allah hears the one who praises him)
15.A greater chance of not forgetting in the prayer or being able to remind the imam if he forgets
16.A greater chance of perfecting the external aspects of the prayer
17.A greater chance to achieve peace &humility in the prayer from what normally distracts oneself whilst praying alone.
18.being surrounded by the angels throughout the prayer.
19.familiarising oneself with the recitation of the Quran and the pillars of the prayer.
20.promoting the signs & rituals of Islam
21.DEfeating the attempts of Satan by the combined workship of those in the congregation, and the encouragement of one another in the obedience of Allah whilst helping the lazy to become stronger.
22.safety from showing the sign of the hyprocrites (not attending the mosque)and the bad opinions of others who may think that you do not pray.
23.the returning of the Salam upon the Imam(at the end of the prayer)
24.benefitting from the congregation in supplications & dhikir,whilst at the same time enjoying the combined blessing of others when one is deficient(in blessing)by himself.
25.establishing good relations with your neighbours, looking out for them especially at the prayer times.
26.Listening &deeply reflecting upon the recitation of the Imam
27.Joining in with the Imam & the angels in saying Ameen after Surah al-Fatihah