The importance of prayer is demonstrated in many of the Prophet's statements. For example, the Prophet said,
"The first matter that the slave will be brought to account for on the Day of Judgment is the prayer. If it is sound, then the rest of his deeds will be sound. And if it is incomplete, then the rest of his deeds will be incomplete."
A great message to the people who feel lost and abandoned. Key to satisfaction and happiness in life is PRAYER. Never give an excuse to miss it.