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What is Taqwa (Piety) in Islam<\/span><\/h2>\n

Taqwa (piety) has been mentioned in the Holy Qur’an<\/a> in more than 60 locations, and the derivatives, have been mentioned in more than 190 locations. We hear it mentioned all the time at the beginning of every Jummah (Friday Prayer). So the question that often arises, \u201cWhat is Taqwa?\u201d and \u201cHow can I attain it?\u201d<\/p>\n

What is the meaning of Taqwa?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many meanings and understandings of the word Taqwa. Often, it is translated as \u201cFear of God\u201d, and while fearing Allah is part of Taqwa, its meaning is deeper than this.<\/p>\n

The linguistic meaning of Taqwa is \u201ca shield or protective barrier\u201d. It is to protect oneself from what angers Allah. Some scholars define it as placing a protective barrier between yourself and Allah\u2019s punishment. Furthermore, it also means doing that which Allah has enjoined and avoiding that which He has forbidden.<\/p>\n

An incredible example that demonstrates this, is when Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) asked Ubay Ibn Ka\u2019ab (may Allah be pleased with him) about Taqwa.<\/p>\n

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Ubay said \u201cHave you ever taken a thorny path?\u201d Umar replied, \u201cYes I have.\u201d Ubay then asked, \u201cSo how did you travel along this thorny path?\u201d Umar replied, \u201cI rolled up my garment and was cautious as to where I would tread to avoid being pricked by the thorns.\u201d So Ubay responded and said, \u201cThis is Taqwa.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hadith<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This example explains the meaning of Taqwa. It illustrates how a person of Taqwa is cautious and careful with where they tread, not out of fear of stepping on a thorn, but out of fear of stepping into what Allah SWT has prohibited. They are aware of Allah SWT with every action and step they take.<\/p>\n

The virtues and benefits of having Taqwa<\/h2>\n

Taqwa is one of the most virtuous characteristics a Muslim can have. Allah says:<\/p>\n

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“\u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e \u0623\u064e\u0643\u0652\u0631\u064e\u0645\u064e\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u0639\u0650\u0646\u062f\u064e \u0671\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0647\u0650 \u0623\u064e\u062a\u0652\u0642\u064e\u0649\u0670\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u06da \u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e \u0671\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0647\u064e \u0639\u064e\u0644\u0650\u064a\u0645\u064c \u062e\u064e\u0628\u0650\u064a\u0631\u064c\u06ed”<\/span><\/p>\n

“Surely the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous among you. Allah is truly All-Knowing, All-Aware.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Qur’an<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“\u0641\u064e\u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e \u0671\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0647\u064e \u064a\u064f\u062d\u0650\u0628\u0651\u064f \u0671\u0644\u0652\u0645\u064f\u062a\u0651\u064e\u0642\u0650\u064a\u0646\u064e”<\/p>\n

“Surely Allah loves those who are mindful \u02f9of Him\u02fa.”
Qur’an<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Through these verses, we understand that the believers most honored by Allah are those that have Taqwa.<\/p>\n

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The Messenger of Allah \ufdfa<\/span> was asked, \u201cWhich of the people are most virtuous?\u201d He said, \u201cA man who takes part in Jihad in Allah\u2019s cause.\u201d They said, \u201cThen whom?\u201d He said, \u201cThen a believer who stays in one of the mountains path out of Taqwa for his Lord, leaving the people secure from his evil.\u201d
<\/span>Tirmidhi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

It leads to guidance from Allah:<\/p>\n

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“\u0630\u064e\u0670\u0644\u0650\u0643\u064e \u0671\u0644\u0652\u0643\u0650\u062a\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0628\u064f \u0644\u064e\u0627 \u0631\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0628\u064e \u06db \u0641\u0650\u064a\u0647\u0650 \u06db \u0647\u064f\u062f\u064b\u06ed\u0649 \u0644\u0651\u0650\u0644\u0652\u0645\u064f\u062a\u0651\u064e\u0642\u0650\u064a\u0646\u064e”<\/p>\n

“This is the Book! There is no doubt about it\u2014a guide for those mindful \u02f9of Allah\u02fa”<\/p>\n

Qur’an<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

And grants us the ability to distinguish between truth and falsehood:<\/p>\n

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“\u064a\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0653\u0623\u064e\u064a\u0651\u064f\u0647\u064e\u0627 \u0671\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0630\u0650\u064a\u0646\u064e \u0621\u064e\u0627\u0645\u064e\u0646\u064f\u0648\u0653\u0627\u06df \u0625\u0650\u0646 \u062a\u064e\u062a\u0651\u064e\u0642\u064f\u0648\u0627\u06df \u0671\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0647\u064e \u064a\u064e\u062c\u0652\u0639\u064e\u0644 \u0644\u0651\u064e\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u0641\u064f\u0631\u0652\u0642\u064e\u0627\u0646\u064b\u06ed\u0627 \u0648\u064e\u064a\u064f\u0643\u064e\u0641\u0651\u0650\u0631\u0652 \u0639\u064e\u0646\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u0633\u064e\u064a\u0651\u0650\u0640\u0654\u064e\u0627\u062a\u0650\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u0648\u064e\u064a\u064e\u063a\u0652\u0641\u0650\u0631\u0652 \u0644\u064e\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u06d7 \u0648\u064e\u0671\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0647\u064f \u0630\u064f\u0648 \u0671\u0644\u0652\u0641\u064e\u0636\u0652\u0644\u0650 \u0671\u0644\u0652\u0639\u064e\u0638\u0650\u064a\u0645\u0650<\/p>\n

“O believers! If you are mindful of Allah, He will grant you a decisive authority, absolve you of your sins, and forgive you. And Allah is the Lord of infinite bounty.”<\/p>\n

Qur’an<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

When facing difficulties, those who have Taqwa will be granted a way out by Allah SWT and will be granted ease in their affairs:<\/p>\n

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“This is enjoined on whoever has faith in Allah and the Last Day. And whoever is mindful of Allah, He will make a way out for them,\u201d
Qur’an<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

How is Taqwa and Ramadan related?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

The purpose of fasting is to attain Taqwa, as Allah SWT says:<\/p>\n

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“\u064a\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0653\u0623\u064e\u064a\u0651\u064f\u0647\u064e\u0627 \u0671\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0630\u0650\u064a\u0646\u064e \u0621\u064e\u0627\u0645\u064e\u0646\u064f\u0648\u0627\u06df \u0643\u064f\u062a\u0650\u0628\u064e \u0639\u064e\u0644\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0643\u064f\u0645\u064f \u0671\u0644\u0635\u0651\u0650\u064a\u064e\u0627\u0645\u064f \u0643\u064e\u0645\u064e\u0627 \u0643\u064f\u062a\u0650\u0628\u064e \u0639\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0649 \u0671\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0630\u0650\u064a\u0646\u064e \u0645\u0650\u0646 \u0642\u064e\u0628\u0652\u0644\u0650\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u0644\u064e\u0639\u064e\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u062a\u064e\u062a\u0651\u064e\u0642\u064f\u0648\u0646\u064e”<\/p>\n

“O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may attain Taqwa.\u201d
Qur’an<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Fasting is an exercise of Taqwa. As we fast throughout the day, our body urges us to eat and drink. Our hearts, however, resists these temptations, out of love and obedience to Allah. By abstaining from food and drink, which is Halal and also a necessity for our bodies, we build the strength we need to abstain from the Haram.<\/p>\n

Through abstaining from that which is halal and being wary of Haram during Ramadan, we are able to attain this God-consciousness.<\/p>\n

Watch this video<\/a> to understand the purpose of fasting in more detail.<\/p>\n

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Taqwa (Piety) in Islam<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ways to work on Taqwa?<\/h2>\n
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  1. Fast outside Ramadan: When we fast, we are engaged in the very exercise that builds Piety. We are more conscious of what we say, see and do. Train yourself to continue this after you finish fasting.<\/li>\n
  2. Let go of the Haram: Part of Taqwa is to avoid the Haram. By being aware of Allah SWT and knowing that He watches everything we do, we will avoid the prohibitions.<\/li>\n
  3. Increase your worship:\n