This verse lays a stress upon the prayer which is incumbent upon a Muslim to perform. It is so important a duty, that should never be ignored or forgotten, even in exceptional cases like the battle-fields or in states of danger and fear. In such conditions, still the prayer is to be performed, except that some of its forms and conditions lose importance, such as being directional to QIBLA, and bowing down, and prostration on the ground: ``And if you fear an enemy, perform your prayer on foot, or on horse back (RIDING); but when you are safe and secure once again you must do the prayer as God has ordained and taught.