Ways To Become A Better Muslim In Daily Life
Islam and its preaching:
Islam teaches us about how we should live in a society so that we become socially responsible citizens. It lays great emphasis on living a civilized and cultured life that allows us to grow as a society. More often than not the Holy Quran mentions how we should lead our lives in the most productive manner. Here is how a daily routine according to Islam can help you become a better Muslim.
Morning rituals according to Islam:
To become a better Muslim, it is most essential that you are grateful to Allah. so the first thing a Muslim must do when he gets up is to be thankful to Allah that he slept well and is woken up in sound health and condition. You can do so by reciting the following supplication: –
Al-Hamdu-lil-laa-hil ladhee Ah-ya-naa baa-da maa Amaa-tanaa wa ilay-hin nu-shoor.
“All praise is for Allah who gave us life after having taken it from us and unto Him is the Resurrection.”
Offer Salah:
A daily routine according to Islam that helps you become a better Muslim cannot be complete without Salah. Muslims must offer five obligatory prayers. Apart from that, there is a great reward for offering nafl prayers as well. Islam lays great stress on offering Salah. It is one of the most beloved deeds of Allah. It is the first and foremost thing that will be questioned on the Day of Judgement. There is no excuse for not offering prayers.
Eating food according to Islamic teachings:
Islam lays certain rules and principles for eating meals. From the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) we can see that Islam encourages healthy eating habits. Our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was fond of healthy foods such as olives, dates, milk and cooked meat. Food must be prepared in the utmost hygienic conditions and likewise should be served with great care and love. While consuming food, we must begin with the name of Allah and eat with the right hand. Upon completion of food, we must offer supplication to thank Allah the Almighty to provide us with food. Islam vehemently encourages clean eating. Not just that, it encourages portion meals which are a healthy eating habit. Overeating is strongly discouraged in Islam.
Daily social life:
Islam lays great stress on fulfilling social duties. It encourages people to spend quality time with their kinfolk. A mother must spend time with her children teaching them about morality and basic etiquettes of life. Likewise, children must spend time with their elderly parents with the same affection as they showered on their children when they were young. Fathers also play a vital role in the nurturing and upbringing of children. Likewise, socializing with neighbors and relatives is also encouraged in Islam. A good Muslim is the one who does not harm any other person, property or animal. Muslim must protect other’s rights and must not offend anyone. There is so much concern for the social well-being of people in Islam that zakat (charity) is one of the fundamental pillars of Islam.
Follow the Islamic daily routine to be successful in this world and hereafter:
These were some of the simple ways how a daily routine according to Islam can help you become a better Muslim. By performing simple and easy tasks in routine life we ensure that we get all the success and prosperity in life. Not just that, these things indicate our thankfulness towards Allah which will make us successful in the hereafter as well. One of the most beloved acts of Allah in remembrance of Him. So if we corporate this act in our daily routine life it would be in our best interest.