The Need of Belief and Psychological Value of Religious Practices

Abstract

Religion has an important place in the life of individual. As is well known religious beliefs and rituals revive individual and society as well as they provide continuity to our relationship with God. Islam, as a way of life, gives direction to individual's feelings, thoughts and behaviours. In this article it is emphassied on the necessity of having a life connected with our Creator and the psychological value of prayer, repentance and five daily prayers which believers often consult.