The admonishment of Luqman includes establishing the prayer

Establishing the prayer is the main pillar of Islam. Because it includes the recognition of obedience to Allah and seeking his guidance to do the good deeds, only the people of determination will maintain it.

Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) :

{ O my son, establish prayer, enjoin what is right, forbid what is wrong, and be patient over what befalls you. Indeed, [all] that is of the matters [requiring] resolve.1 }

Quran ( 17 : 31 )

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The admonishment of Luqman includes establishing the prayer