Why do muslims pray daily?

Sufi

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Hi thinking brains,
Here is another passage to reflect upon, excerpted from www.ahmedbaki.com/english/

"As you might have noticed, almost perfect robots have been manufactured in recent years. Several movies about robots such as “The Artificial Intelligence” and “I Robot” have just been showing recently, in which robots were designed to have human emotions as a hint.
On such a robot’s brain, the whole “Koran” text software could easily be installed and also it could be set up to perform a series of the ritual movements of daily prayers (salaat) regularly. Then tht robot could perfectly perform those body movements and beside recite the whole Koran in a few hours probably better than anyone of us. We can even fine-tune that robot to shed tears while reading certain passages in the Koran.
Well, then what is the difference of human from a robot at all?
Are we really aware of who we are?
Are we really aware that we are not robots?
The difference is that, human beings can also ‘think’ of and 'reflect upon' the meaning of what they recite, while fulfilling the same tasks as a robot. Besides, a human can comprehend and experience the effects of his thoughts as well as keep living on those thoughts’ special effects during the following time.
That reality is indicated through the sign that say: Fawaylun lilmusalleena. Allatheena hum AAan salatihim sahoona.
“So woe to those performers that are neglectful of what the salaat is.” (107:4-5)
What is the reality of salaat that should be experienced, indeed?

To read more of it, go to www.ahmedbaki.com/english
 
good post :), the robots dont even know what they are doing sicne they arent alive. and god wouldnt care if robots prayed or not..because they arent real.
 
Then tht robot could perfectly perform those body movements and beside recite the whole Koran in a few hours probably better than anyone of us. We can even fine-tune that robot to shed tears while reading certain passages in the Koran.

Sounds good!
Will they do a Christian version?
One that watches trash TV and grovels on it's knees every Sunday?

That would be cool!
Dee Cee
 
Crusader,

good post , the robots dont even know what they are doing sicne they arent alive. and god wouldnt care if robots prayed or not..because they arent real.

Human level AI doesn't exist yet so your claims are somewhat premature. And what do you mean by alive, can you define alive?

But even the primitive robots that exist already are far more real than God. Remember God is only a concept and as yet cannot be shown to have any basis in reality.
 
sufi,

The difference is that, human beings can also ‘think’ of and 'reflect upon' the meaning of what they recite, while fulfilling the same tasks as a robot.

And why wouldn't a self-aware robot be able to do the same thing?
 
I fail to see any difference, other than the sapient robot could do it better. No need for food, sleep, or anything besides electricity.
 
Clockwood said:
I fail to see any difference, other than the sapient robot could do it better. No need for food, sleep, or anything besides electricity.

We also just need electricity because all matter (food) is 'electrical'.
 
DeeCee said:
Sounds good!
Will they do a Christian version?
One that watches trash TV and grovels on it's knees every Sunday?

Aren't millions of them already around? :)
 
Clockwood said:
I fail to see any difference, other than the sapient robot could do it better. No need for food, sleep, or anything besides electricity.

So, what is a human being is expected to have as a difference?
 
Why do muslims pray daily?

To please their God, and in return their life may be blessed.

Many Christians also pray daily, God Bless America!

President Bush has often publically stated, "ISLAM IS A PEACEFUL AND CARING GREAT RELIGION" and "THE CHRISTIAN GOD AND THE GOD OF ISLAM IS THE SAME GOD."

Peace be with you, Paul
 
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