Ammaar Learns How to Be A Good Muslim (Islamic Self-Improvement)

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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 masturbatio When a citizen irrespective of any identity marker( religion/Hindu,Muslim,Sikh,Cristian etc ; political ideology/ leftist, socialist, communist, Saffron etc; ethnicity) considers herself/himself as Patriotic Indian first followed by any other identity marker as a secondary attribute, he/she is a good citizen Cheating God never, ever works. Not just because all good deeds and bad deeds are assessed at the Day of Judgement, but also because if you cheat on your faith you cheat yourself of everything that being a good Muslim means. Being poor and hungry In the 12-month Gregorian calendar used in much of the world, the timing of Ramadan can vary from year to year. The dates depend on when the new crescent moon is visible.

I learned about many cultural rituals in these interactions, but as someone who is not a Muslim, I did not have a deep theological understanding of the Islamic faith until reading the writings of our scholars as an ethics and religion editor. Islam considers anyone who follows its teachings to be a Muslim, regardless of when or where she or he lived. For instance, Islam believes that Jesus was a Muslim, though he lived hundreds of years before modern Islam's historical founding. Take care of yourself. If you live somewhere where you are at physical risk for showing (or failing to show) your faith, keep a self defense alarm and rely on Allah. Do not make compromises in showing your faith through intimidation. To consolidate this thought in your mind, remember the difficulties Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu laihi wasallam) and his Companions persevered. Next, he will raise his hands to his ears, saying “Allah is the greatest” before launching into the opening prayer. In explaining the ordinariness of being Muslim, the affable writer explains how "othering" communities can cause harmful narratives and violent actions.Even if your family does not dress in this way, Allah will appreciate it if you choose to wear long sleeves, a hijab or niqab to more clearly express your identity. Shortly before noon—Muslim prayers are dictated by the sun—he will undergo the Dhuhr prayer. The physical movements of all five daily prayers are the same, but this time, the prayer is focused on seeking God’s guidance. Two categories now existed in the public narrative for how Muslims were described: the Good Muslim and the Bad Muslim," writes Hassan. Observe Islamic holidays (the two Eids) together, go to meetings and organize protests whenever it is necessary to defend Islam, support local celebrations and other worthwhile events in your community.

Avoid too much monotonous repetition by using different times of day for various adhkaar as prescribed in the Qur’an and Sunnah, but never waste an opportunity to make dhikr. Chapter 11 shares the title of the book, and here we learn of an event that would go on to make Hassan realise his Muslimness was sometimes all that is ever seen. Stand up for yourself, your religion and other Muslims. Muslims are often portrayed negatively by various political groups to further their own ends. You don't have to engage whenever you hear an Islamophobic statement, but you should say something if you feel safe and have the energy to do so. [5] X Research sourceAfter the sun goes down, he will engage in the Maghrib prayer, remembering God again as the day ends, and then, before retiring for the night, he will go through the Isha prayer, thinking of God’s mercy and forgiveness. Understanding Through Empathy This article was reviewed for accuracy by Ken Chitwood, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Berlin Graduate School of Muslim Cultures & Societies at Freie Universität Berlin. He is also a journalist-fellow at the University of Southern California’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture.

Despite this, calling myself a Muslim has always been a battle, a power play, primarily due to how others impose their beliefs on me. Learn more about the rules of Islam. Know which acts are compulsory (known as 'wajib' or 'fardh', such as prayer, fasting in Ramadhan, seeking Islamic knowledge, wearing hijab etc.) and what you can't do (known as "haraam", such as eating certain foods, sexual activity outside marriage, free-mixing etc.), and the reasoning behind it. The internet is a valuable resource to research the Islamic legal system (Shariah) and also find information on the consequences that may follow in this world and the afterlife if the laws are broken. The Shariah with its tradition of deterrent punishments may sometimes seem restrictive and old-fashioned, but it is a gift from Allah to guide the believers to follow His way and can never be changed. The outlook of every Muslim is balanced between the hope of Allah's mercy for our sins and fear of incurring His punishment. The house Negro usually lived close to his master. He dressed like his master. He wore his master’s second-hand clothes. He ate food that his master left on the table. And he lived in his master’s house–probably in the basement or the attic–but he still lived in the master’s house. Whether it’s due to being a religious minority or being queer, I’m used to fighting for the right to call myself Muslim.

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In countries that allow it, polygamy can be a practical option for many Muslimahs seeking marriage, as Islam permits a husband to take up to four wives, provided he is capable of supporting and treating them equally and fulfilling your desires. However, polygamy is not a requirement. Many Muslims devote much time to memorizing the Qu'ran as it brings great reward. When your Arabic improves, start learning by heart some of your favourite surahs. These can then be recited during prayer or whenever you feel you need a lift.