The age-old dream of the human caravan is not to send astronauts in their orbit in outer space.. it is to send its individuals - every single individual in his orbit of self-realization. It is high time that this dream be thus reinterpreted. It is also the sacred duty of every man and woman to help intelligently reorientate human endeavour towards the culmination of this pilgrimage.

Mahmoud Muhammad Taha - Answers to the questions of Mr. John Voll - 17.7.1963

The Message Regarding Prayer

Conclusion

To conclude, this preface has expanded extensively, and my constant effort throughout its composition has been to rein in its breadth. However, the subject matter is inherently vast. We shall dedicate an independent work to it entitled Islam: A Psychology, with Allah’s guidance and reliance upon Him.
In any case, Allah, Blessed and Exalted, has enabled us to achieve our intended purpose for this preface. I sincerely hope that Allah benefits people through it, prompting them to approach the reading of The Message Regarding Prayer with an expectation of immediate and tangible benefit from their prayer. For a deferred reward that does not begin with a present benefit today should not be anticipated.