The purpose of this study is to examine the meaning of prayer from the perspective of the Qur'an through a thematic approach (tafsīr maudhū‘ī) which focuses on three main verses, namely QS al-Baqarah (2): 43–46, QS al-Ḥajj (22): 77, and QS al-Isrā’ (17): 78. Two classical tafsir books, Tafsīr al-Ṭabarī and Fatḥ al-Qadīr, are used as the main sources to reveal how the Qur'an presents prayer as the foundation of spiritual awareness, moral formation, and social order. This study uses a qualitative-descriptive method based on literature studies, the results of this study found that prayer is not only a ritual obligation, but also a process of inner purification that fosters sincerity, discipline, and concern for others. In the view of the Qur'an, prayer is a spiritual bridge that connects humans with God, fosters calm amidst the dynamics of life, and is a symbol of harmony between the dimensions of ubudiyah and humanity.
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