how to be a good muslim

 If you are looking to affirm and live up to your Muslim identity, you can do so by focusing on your faith expression. Show pride and gratitude in your identity and seek a greater understanding of your faith. Fulfill the five pillars, and do so mindfully, planning your intentions and actions, then completing them with attention. Convene with other Muslims, and share in efforts of fard al-kifaya at your mosque and with other groups within your community.

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Strengthening Your Faith


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  2. Fulfill the Five Pillars of Islam. Observing the Five Pillars is mandatory for all Muslims. You must comply with them to practice Islam correctly. A strong Muslim will not waver from his observance of the pillars. Fulfill your daily obligations with focus, and plan your occasional obligations with care. The Five Pillars are:Testimony of Faith (Shahada). When you become a Muslim, you make a testimony of faith. Say aloud: "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger."Performance of the five daily prayers (Salah). Pray five times daily in the direction of the holy city of Mecca.Fasting during the month of Ramadan (Sawm). Ramadan is a holy month. Observe it by praying, fasting, and performing acts of charity.Almsgiving. Donate 2.5% of your savings to the poor (Zakat).Making a pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). If you are able, you must travel to Mecca at least once in your lifetime.
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Read the Qur'an as much as you can. Seek an understanding of Islam directly from it's authentic source. You will strengthen your personal faith if you understand Arabic, the language your faith is based upon. Make a practice of reading the Qur'an every day for at least a few minutes, or longer if you are able, as well as moments when you feel your faith waver or your focus on Allah falter.[1]Every time you read, recite at least a few verses aloud and try to perfect their pronunciation.Study an explanation of their meaning and contemplate how they apply to your own life.Memorize as much Qur'an as you can and then recite the verses you have learn in your salah.Try to be mindful of Allah throughout your day as you go about your business or chores. Keeping your lips moist with dhikr helps develop an awareness of Allah's might and majesty.Learn and recite the morning and evening adhkar, which are a collection of duas that will help you to remain mindful of Allah throughout each day.When faced with a choice always choose the path that is most pleasing to Allah.

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Pray above and beyond the mandatory minimum requirements. While you must pray five times a day under Islamic law, a strong Muslim will also pray at additional times when moved to do so. You may pray alone, but to strengthen your faith, males should head to the mosque at prayer times. Collective worship has special merit.[2]While the obligatory prayers typically last only a few minutes each, extend your time in prayer by including some of the many additional voluntary prayers in your schedule as the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) encourages us to do.

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Try to develop a strong daily routine of prayer and worship. Many Muslims spend hours in prayer each day. Always aim to fill any spare moments with worship rather than other worldly distractions.Tahajjud is a very rewarding Sunnah prayer offered during the dead of night, a peaceful time when Allah descends to the lowest heaven.Add your own personal prayers (dua) after the formal prayers or at any time during the day - ask Allah for help, guidance and protection, thank Him for his bounties and praise Him for His wisdom and generosity.Repentance is an important part of every Muslims' daily worship. Acknowledge your sins, however small, promise not to repeat them and ask Allah for His forgiveness and protection. Allah is always inclined to forgive us, but only when we ask and only when we repent with deep sincerity.Crying during prayer is desirable as it signifies heartfelt fear of Allah's punishment and helps lead to submission to His will.Vary your routine so that you concentrate and feel close to Allah during the act of praying, and are not merely going through the motions. If your mind wanders you make mistakes, your prayer becomes invalidated, is not accepted and may lead to punishment.Study and heed the warnings contained in the Qur'an and the narrations of Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) concerning the consequences for not completing the fardh salah.Always remember that Jahannam (Hellfire) is a real place that Allah has created for those that do not believe in Him or who do not worship Him in the way that He has commanded.

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Donate time and money to the needy. While almsgiving is required of all Muslims, it is up the individual to determine what they can give beyond the required 2.5% of their income. If you are a high-earner, donate more than 2.5% of your income to good causes represented by trustworthy organizations. If you have extra time, volunteer at charity organizations. If you have special skills that can be helpful for others, such as TESOL training or knowledge of the law, consider donating your skills to non-profits and volunteer organizations that cannot afford to hire professionals.[3]


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