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Accept that Allah Almighty exists and that His
attributes are beyond our imagination. He is capable of everything and
anything. Faith in Allah is essential. Accept that Prophet Muhammad (peace and
blessings be upon him) is the last of a long line of Prophets that started with
Prophet Adam(peace be upon him), and continued with such notable figures as
Prophet Nooh(Noah)(peace be upon him), Prophet Ibrahim(Abraham)(peace be upon
him), Prophet Moosa(Moses)(peace be upon him), and others. Accept that the Holy
Quran is the most recent and true word of Allah
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Pray sincerely. Affirm that Allah is close to
you. Always pray on time, never delay. Never do things that will prevent you
from doing tasks that are of much greater importance. Nothing can be more important
than obeying that which Allah asks of you. For instance, even while working or
studying, halt everything you are doing and go to the nearest mosque to pray.
If somebody were to ask you where you are heading, say that you are answering
Allah's call to prayer.
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Pray in the middle of the night. Pray when most
people around you are sleeping soundly. The name of the prayer is Tahajjud.
However to perform this special voluntary prayer, you must have some sleep
first, even if it is of a very short duration. The night is the most
efficacious time to pray.
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Recite His name every time. Also known as Zikr
in Islamic nomenclature (terminology), reciting Allah's name will ultimately
make you a strong Muslim because you are constantly reminded of what good He has
done for you and all of humanity.
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Be grateful for everything you have, be it
spiritual, mental, or physical. The more gracious you are, the more you will
realize how much you have been blessed. And, by doing this, Allah willing, you
will be stronger because you will believe that Allah is omnipresent.
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Protect your chastity. You must know that
adultery is a sinful act, and thus must always avoid it. This applies to both
men and women. Women should not wear tight or revealing clothing, and men
should always lower their gaze and be modest.
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Keep to your promises. If you feel that you
cannot manage something, just inform the other party as soon as you can.
Abiding by sworn promises will ultimately make you a trustworthy person.
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Respect the opinion of others. No opinions can
be "bad" or "stupid". You should treat them as gems, or
learn to derive gems from them. Without opinions, things will never get better.
If you do not like an idea, do not invalidate it right away; instead, add on to
the idea to improve it.
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Fast for the right reasons. Do NOT fast because
you want to impress others or because you want to feel superior in terms of the
popularity you will gain when you get fitter. Fast with the intentions to
please only Allah, and to get the reward for doing so. Additionally, fast
because you will be able to perform your prayers correctly and effectively and
want to be responsible over your health. Nevertheless, fast in order to relate
to those who do not have privileges like food and water. Fast twice a week,
preferably on Mondays and Thursdays. Fast during the month of Ramadan and also
on the day of Arafah, which is on the 9th of Zulhijjah. Allah will forgive all
the sins you have done for one year before and after should you fast on the day
of Arafah.
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Never lie. It should be emphasized again. Allah
hates his adherents to lie to others. Your integrity will directly have an
impact towards your dignity. People will look high upon you if you are honest
and true to whatever you say. Unless the lie will actually cover upsomebody
else's shame or will avoid distress for everybody, lying is not permissible.
For instance, if your friend has stolen money from his parents, you should not
tell others that your friend has once stolen money.
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Be good to your family, if you are a man. The
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "The best of you is he who is
the best to his family." Accordingly, be kind to them, always support
them.
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Struggle towards goodwill. Sacrifice your time
and visit the mosque if there is a lecture. Forfeit your property to those who
need it more than you do. In other words, always give charity. The recipient
will be thankful that you have given them aid in their daily life. Remember,
the one who gives is better (in the context of providing alms) than the one who
receives.
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Practice felicity towards everything. Be gentle
and good-hearted not only to your parents, but to your cousins, to your
friends, and even to the flora and fauna around you. Always protect your
surroundings. Never ever be aggressive towards animals. You can always protect
the environment by throwing rubbish properly and using public transportation.
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Be gracious towards your parents. They work very
hard to sustain the lives in their households, which includes bringing food and
other things. Your mother suffered great pains to bring you into this world.
What have you done to say thanks to them? They have brought joy to your life by
buying you presents every now and then. Have you acknowledged that and
appreciated them? Do whatever they expect of you and you will surely be fine in
the eyes of Allah.
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Don't sough over your loved one's death. Know
that Allah did that because He loves your loved ones even more than you do.
Accept that death is a resting phase for your loved ones against all the
trouble this world can bring about.
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Never waste your Time on useless things. Time is
a blessing, make sure the way you use it always comes as fruitful.
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Read the Quran a lot. Think deeply in every
sentence's ((Ayat)) meaning in Quran. Discuss among your friends and seek for
their conclusions. Whenever you find that you can't understand the main meaning
of any sentence, refer to "Explanations of Quran" or
"Tafsir" books from great ethereal persons, or ask a knowledgeable
person. It will keep your iman stronger. It will keep your soul pure. You'll
get thawab for every letter you said. The Prophet Muhammad(peace and blessings
upon him) said, "Two hours of thinking in Quran's meaning, is better than
one hundred years of praying."
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Try a lot to seek out knowledge, even if it is
to be in your enemy’s hands. Remember though that it is best to learn from
authentic Muslim sources as some websites and books seek to misinform people
about Islam.
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Always think right. Never let evil ideas come
into your mind.
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Keep your body, clothes, housewares and
everything you own clean. Use fragrances frequently and dress in warm, modest,
and welcoming clothing.
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Always help the poor and orphans by any means
possible. Feed them; give them some money, and etc. These have a lot of deeds
(thawab).
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Repent if you have committed a sin anytime.
Allah shall forgive you, In Sha Allah. Then, try to not repeat the same sin
again. After all, He is the one you shall meet in the after life, so obey his
law and He shall give you paradise.
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In order to be a good Muslim, you are obliged to
believe in what the Quran and Hadith say, as In the Quran it says "Obey
Allah and Obey the Messenger." It is wrong to neglect belief in Hadith,
but one should always check to make sure they are sound, or take them from a
trusted source like Sahih bukhari or muslim (two books of hadith)[Find out if a
Hadith Is Authentic or Not]
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Pick your sources very wisely. Don't read off
the Internet a lot, and make sure that what you're reading is a fact not an
opinion. Islam is between you and God, that relationship is sacred. You must
not let anyone interfere with that. It is very likely that people will disagree
with you, so don't let them affect your own point of view.
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