A source of life-giving water, a light for the hearts of people, nourishment for the soul - all these images describe the essence of prayer. In prayer we seek connection with God and our spiritual powers are revitalized. It brings about change and development and inspires good deeds and service to our fellow human beings.

This prayer book aims to enrich the spiritual life of the individual, to unite hearts and to promote unity. The book contains prayers and quotations in the Persian, and in a few cases in the Arabic original, with their German and English translations. This is intended to make it easier for people of different backgrounds to pray together and to discuss things in conversation.