and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].

Allah commanded us to offer the prayer in a congregation for it is superior to the individual`s prayer by twenty seven degrees.

Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) :

{ And establish prayer and give zakāh1 and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience]. }

Quran ( 43 : 2 )

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and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].