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Steps in physical and mental actions to become a better Muslim. The mental preparation is more important than the action. Reflect and contemplate on each item. These tips should benefit you in all aspects of your life, and make you a more competent person.
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The action of foremost importance is prayer. See it as an introspective action, and attempt to derive tranquility from it. Concentrate . Rather than offering prayer reluctantly, find peace from it, as a break from your busy life.
- Pray every Friday. Never miss a Friday prayer and try to pray at the masjid as much as possible. Make sure you reach the mosque, not in time for the prayer, but before the khutbah (sermon) starts. This is virtuous according to a narration of the the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). [1] X Research source
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Make du'a . A day shouldn't pass without supplication or remembrance of Allah. Before any activity, you should pray rabbi zidni 'ilma , meaning "My Lord, increase my knowledge". [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Read the Qur'an. No matter how much, but try to read a few pages a day if you have time. This is the speech of Allah, a guidance to you and all that exists. [5] X Research source [6] X Research source Have a relationship with the Qur'an. You can even read just a few lines and the translation before you go to sleep. Try to understanding the meaning behind the Qur'an; otherwise, when you read it, it becomes meaningless you are just reading Arabic. Try to read the translation or tafsir (interpretation) to get an idea of the context. It's better to read a few lines and understand the meaning behind it, than to read a full page with nothing whatsoever to take away from it. The Qur'an is not going to be entirely literal, so it's important you interpret it correctly, with the help of the works of scholars. [7] X Research source
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Follow the sunnah. The Prophet (peace be upon him) was sent as a guide to mankind, the perfect example to follow. [8] X Research source We should strive to live like him, performing every act of worship exactly as he did to maximize the reward. Instead of doing the bare minimum obligatory acts, try to go beyond that, and perform optional but rewarded acts.
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Find the right friends. If you are not going to have Muslim friends, at least have well behaved friends, who will not coerce you into sinning, for example taking drugs or smoking. Avoid those who make a mockery of Islam. [9] X Research source [10] X Research source Spending more time with knowledgeable and sincere people is a step in the right direction.
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Be good to your parents. Always respect them, and as you get older, help to care for them. The Qur'an and sunnah have many things to say regarding your parents. For example, pleasing your parents is important, as Allah is pleased, and angering your parents is bad, as Allah is also angry. [13] X Research source There are also many narrations that speak about parents. [14] X Research source [15] X Research source [16] X Research source [17] X Research source The Qur'an also commands us to respect them. [18] X Research source [19] X Research source [20] X Research source
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Do not preach Islam if you know you're not qualified. Preaching is only up to the authentic Imams; if you have a question, ask them, but other than that, just follow the requirements and Sunnah as given. Spreading knowledge is good, and one gets a reward for every person whom that knowledge has spread to [21] X Research source , but make sure you know what you are doing. Do not spread false rumours. The Qur'an warns against liars, telling us to "verify" news that comes from them before telling others, "lest you harm people in ignorance". [22] X Research source
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Be kind to others. If there's an argument, keep your cool. [23] X Research source The stronger person is not one who is strong physically, but the one who can control their anger. [24] X Research source Treat people gently, in the same way you would like to be treated. Also, do not backbite about others. The Qur'an warns against backbiting, comparing it to eating the dead flesh of a human. [25] X Research source [26] X Research source In the same chapter, the Qur'an also forbids us from giving others insulting nicknames. [27] X Research source
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Be modest. Islam commands both men and women to be modest - not just in their dress, but in their behaviour and interaction with others. Avoid wearing tight or flashy clothing, such as skinny or ripped jeans. Not only do ripped jeans imitate the dress of non-Muslims, which is forbidden, some expose the awrah . This is the intimate parts of the body, and for men, it is considered from the navel to the knees. Men are forbidden to go out in public with any part of that area exposed. Do not try to attract attention, such as by spraying loads of perfume or flirting with others.
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Keep yourself halal. Keeping halal applies to many things, such as keeping halal in the food that we eat, and making sure that it is permissible, and keeping halal with our desires. Humans naturally have desires, but it's up to us to channel those desires. Some people choose to relieve these desires through indecent actions, such as masturbation and fornication, both of which are forbidden in Islam. [28] X Research source
- In Chapter 24 of the Qur'an, Allah command men and women to lower their gaze and guard their private parts. [29] X Research source
- "Tell the believing men to restrain their looks, and to guard their privates."
- You must also learn about the limits of acceptable interaction between men and women. You should not be alone or private with a non-mahram woman (unrelated woman).
- Keep in mind what "lowering your gaze" actually means. It means lowering your gaze from unlawful things, should you see one. It does not mean totally avoiding women and, if they speak to, ignore or refuse to look at them. This is an irrational way to behave; this verse speaks about modesty. When speaking to women, you should behave modestly and within your limits - do not attempt to flirt with them.
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Be clean. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said that "cleanliness is half of faith". [30] X Research source You should perform wudu a few times each day in order to purify yourself so that you can perform acts of worship. You should also regularly perform ghusl , especially on days when it is virtuous to do so, such as on Fridays. [31] X Research source It's important to keep your mouth clean as well; brushing your teeth regularly as well as using the miswak will help maintain oral hygiene. You should not read the Qur'an or come to the mosque if you have bad breath that will cause discomfort for others, particularly the odour of garlic, which the Prophet disliked. [32] X Research source
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QuestionWhich hand should I use when drinking water?Shaykh Mekaeel is an Imam at the Islamic Community of Salinas in Salinas, California. He is the founder of the Voyagers of Knowledge YouTube channel, which creates Islamic educational content. He attended the Islamic University of Madinah and earned a degree from the school of Da'wah and Usuluddeen.With drinking and anything else, we should be doing it with our right hand. We should also say it in the name of Allah before we eat or drink.
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QuestionWhat do I need to do to become a better Muslim?Community AnswerRespect your parents, show that you are who you are, and pray to Allah five times a day.
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QuestionHow do I change myself and what I read?Community AnswerYou should read the Holy Quran, Allah's (God's) only true book. You should be helpful and peaceful, avoid violence and pray to Allah.
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Tips
- Seek knowledge of Islam in your local community or by downloading lectures, books and reading articles.Thanks
- Try to listen to Hadith and Qur'an to have a better view of our beautiful religion so you become more passionate about it and more drawn to it.Thanks
- Try to learn about the biography of the Prophet (peace be upon him), known as the seerah .Thanks
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Warnings
- Be prepared to defend yourself from any criticism - remember that Islam is a religion of peace, that was spread by peace, and that enjoins peace.Thanks
- Stay away from Muslims who have violent or extreme views. Not all Muslims are like this, but there is a minority who misinterpret teachings from the Qur'an and use them as justification for certain acts of violence.Thanks
- Try not to fall into the habit of causing disunity among a community simply due to what sect or school of jurisprudence they follow. This was not the practice of the Prophet and the Qur'an speaks against this. [33] X Research source [34] X Research sourceThanks
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