The next sign of truly loving Allah, the Exalted, and the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is to show great respect when mentioning Allah, the Exalted or the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. When one remembers Allah, the Exalted, it should not be done in heedlessness meaning, when one remembers Allah, the Exalted, with the tongue but not with the heart. This can often occur during the prayer where a muslim may appear to be worshipping Allah, the Exalted, yet, their mind is wondering around the material world. When one performs the prayer they are talking intimately with their Lord. So they should not be heedless during this divine communication. A person dislikes when another person acts heedless during their conversation so how could Allah, the Exalted, be pleased with someone who remembers Him like this. When one remembers Allah, the Exalted, in the correct way it will strengthen their spiritual connection with Him. This will inspire them towards greater obedience in the form of fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience.
It is important to note, even though a muslim should strive to remember Allah, the Exalted, with their heart as well as their tongue they should never abandon remembering Allah, the Exalted, if they struggle to include their heart. As remembering Allah, the Exalted, with only the tongue is far better than not remembering Him at all.
When a muslim recites the Holy Quran they should be fully aware that these are the words of the Lord of worlds and therefore recite them with awe and respect. A part of this respect is to try one’s best to pronounce each word correctly. This is why learning how to recite correctly is so important. As mispronouncing words can in some cases change the meaning of the word or verse, which is a serious issue. Another part of respect is to strive to understand the teachings of the Holy Quran and apply them into one’s life. Wrapping up the Holy Quran in a nice cloth and placing it on a high shelf is not true respect. Reciting correctly, understanding and acting on it is.
In addition, one should not use the name of Allah, the Exalted, in vain, such as taking empty oaths. Muslims should have more respect for the blessed name of Allah, the Exalted.
A muslim should remember the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, with respect especially when sending peace and blessings upon him or when studying his Hadiths. They should understand that his words are divinely revealed to him so they should not them as they treat the words of others. Chapter 53 An Najm, verses 3-4:
“Nor does he speak from [his own] inclination. It is not but a revelation revealed”
Some scholars paid so much respect to the Hadiths of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, that they would only narrate them after they performed ablution and would never do so in a casual manner. Instead, they would sit with respect in a gathering and narrate them while their students remained silent.
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