By this the worshipper ends his prayer. Afterwards, he invokes God that he may bestow upon him favours in this world and in here after. Any (du'a) request for favour is permissible and likeable by the Lord at the conclusion of prayers provided it is free from illegal innovations and vice as advocated by the Holy Prophet.
VIRTUES OF GROUP PRAYERS :
Islam pervades the wole life of the community of its faithful followers and calls for unity. In Prayer, which is the back bone of the religion,Muslims all over the world times a day at the appointed hours and in uniform way. The prescribed group prayer intoduces a deep sense of unity and equality when all worshippers line up in united ranks side by side without discrimination. This will srengthen further the bonds of amity and brotherhood between them and uphold their common edifice.
Group prayers is encouraged by Islam for the following two reason :
First Reason :
The first benefit derived from group prayers is the multiplication of God's. This was confirmed by Sheikh Abu Hurairah (God blessed him) who related that our Apostle (peace be upon him) said : "Prayers of a man in a group is rewarded by 25 folds over his individual prayers in the house or the shop".
A wise intelligent man is always apt to seek profit from his business no matter how little, nothwithstanding this chance for such a great profit.
The prophet (peace be upon him) went on to say, "if a man properly made the ablution, and left his place with the intention of attending prayers at the mosque, he would recieve a reward for each step and a sin would he dropped from his account for each step. As soon as he stars praying, the Angels will pray for him, throughout the prayer ceremonies at the mosque (provided his ablution is not spoiled). if his ablution is spoiled after prayers, the Angels will pray to God to offer him blessings and mercy. See how happy this man is, to whom the Angels pray for his blessing and mercy.
He who waits in the mosque for prayers, will receive equal awards eligible for the prayers temselves throughout the time of waiting.
Great the award for worshippers who attend group prayers regularly at the mosque. The will be among these servants whom God promised to provide them with shelter under the aigis of His Mighty Throne.
This was confirmed by our Prophet (upon whom may be peace) in hadith.
Congratulation to such distinguished Muslims.