Blogs – Series: What is Piety

PIETY – PART 6 OF 6

In order to make it easier for a muslim to adopt piety they should bear an important reality in mind. This material world is a temporary home which will quickly vanish as if it never existed in the first place. This is quite obvious if one ponders over the stages of their own life. TheyContinue reading “PIETY – PART 6 OF 6”

PIETY – PART 5 OF 6

The next aspect of piety is that a muslim should learn to avoid those things which do not concern them. In fact, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that a muslim cannot achieve excellence in faith until they behave in this manner. This is confirmed in a Hadith found inContinue reading “PIETY – PART 5 OF 6”

PIETY – PART 4 OF 6

Another aspect of piety is patiently accepting the divine decree knowing nothing occurs in the universe without the decision of Allah, the Exalted. In fact, the entire creation could not grant or remove a blessing from someone without the permission of Allah, the Exalted. This has been advised in Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi,Continue reading “PIETY – PART 4 OF 6”

PIETY – PART 3 OF 6

A muslim can only achieve piety when they believe they are not better than others. This is important to understand as one does not know the ultimate end for themself or others. Plenty of people who appeared evil became good muslims and plenty of muslims who appeared good will be admitted into Hell on JudgementContinue reading “PIETY – PART 3 OF 6”

PIETY – PART 2 OF 6

One can only achieve true vigilance of the all-encompassing vision of Allah, the Exalted, by establishing all their obligatory duties according to their conditions and etiquettes. A muslim must also turn away from all acts of disobedience, both major and minor sins, and if they slip up to quickly and sincerely repent. This includes makingContinue reading “PIETY – PART 2 OF 6”

PIETY – PART 1 OF 6

Piety is when a muslim dedicates their inward state, such as their intention, and outward actions to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted. This is achieved by fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience. And it involves turning away from the obedience of everything elseContinue reading “PIETY – PART 1 OF 6”