what I can do to be more steadfast in reading salaah

1. Yes, it would be correct and preferable to change your name to Aanisah. To become more steadfast in Salaat, you should read those Ahaadith which explain the great virtues and rewards for Salaat.

2. It is permissible to listen to Urdu Naats, if it doesn't have any musical elements in it.

3. To be more steadfast in Salaat, you should ponder over the great rewards of Salaat, e.g. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, That person who reads Fajr and Asr will never enter Jahannum. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) also said in a Hadith, 'That person who reads his 5 times daily Salaat, 5 things will be more easy for him: a) His daily sustenance, b) He will be saved from punishment of the grave, c) He will cross the Pul Siraat (bridge over Jahannum) easily, d) He will be given his book of deeds in his right hand, e) He will enter Jannah without reckoning.

Insha Allah, if you ponder over these and many other great rewards for performing Salaat, you will become steadfast.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai