EASY GOOD DEEDS
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In the name of Allaah the most beneficent the most merciful
I hope this email finds you in a high level of Imaan and good health by the Will
of Allaah
Easy
Good Deeds
Taking
the Revolution into Everyday
1. Think
of Allah before you take any action. Make duah before everything- sleeping,
eating, studying, driving...
2.
Read
the Qur'an in Arabic and the meaning every day- take the time out of your busy
schedule to listen to Allah.
3.
Become
a serious student of this Deen. Try to make it to the next Islamic class,
halaqah or meeting. Shock your friends, bring a notebook.
4.
Evaluate
yourself daily before going bed. Thank Allah for good deeds, repent to Him for
your mistakes and sins.
5.
Avoid
looking at unlawful pictures, whether they be from television, magazines, or
otherwise.
6.
Study
the history of Islam. Learn of the great scholars and warriors who died with
Allah on their lips and Islam in their hearts. Strive to emulate them.
7. Spend
some time listening to recitation of the Quran. Find reciters that you like, try
Abu Bakr ash-Shaatri, al-Ghamdi, as-Sudais, al-Minshawi..
8.
Encourage
your non-practicing friends to come to Islamic events.
9.
Hang
out with other Muslims.
10.
Talk
to your non-Muslim friends about Islam. Have you taken the time to explain the
basics to them?
11.
Go
to at least one convention/conference/camp a year.
12.
Perform
the sunnah and nawafil salahs as much as possible. Find time to pray extras,
such as Salatud-Duhaa, Qiyaamul-layl, and Tahajjud.
13.
Subscribe
to a Muslim magazine.
14.
Buy
Islamic gear instead of the latest Tommy Hil, CK, Nike, or Adidas...
15.
Take
the time to understand what's going on in the Muslim world today. Do your part
to get involved and help relief organizations.
16.
Try
to fast Mondays and Thursdays as of today.
17.
Lower
your gaze.
18.
Start
reading Qur'an after Salat-ul Fajr.
19.
Go
to bed early so that you can wake up far Salat-ul Fajr.
20.
Keep
yourself in a state of wudu' most of the time.
21.
Really
listen to speakers. Take their advice to heart, commit yourself to change.
22.
Give
yourself time alone, so that you can think about your life, your deeds, make
dhikr.
23. Start
giving sadaqah daily, no matter how little. Make it a habit like eating and
drinking.
24. Spend
more time reading Islamic books, especially the Seerah, Hadeeth, and Fiqh.
25. Associate
with knowledgeable people, hafidh, qari', and other ulama. You might learn
something.
26.
Try
to learn how to make dawah to non-muslims. It is an art requiring knowledge and
diplomacy.
27.
Watch
as little television as possible. Seriously.
28.
Go
to the masjid.
29.
Don't
criticize if you dislike something- do your part to change it.
30.
Stand
up for right, forbid evil. Just say NO to gheebah.
31.
Avoid
eating too much. Do not eat unless you are hungry and try not to fill your
stomach
32.
If
you like to listen to music, replace them with nasheed, music with islamic
lyrics or with Quranic recitation. (some examples: Whisper of Peace, Prayers of
the Last Prophet, MYNA raps: the Next Level)
33.
Buy
Islamic videos, tapes, posters, books, clothes, support your Muslims brothers
and sisters and make Islam a part of every aspect of your life.
34.
If
you meet any new Muslims, buddy up with them and make them feel like a part of
your community.
35.
Break out of your clique.
36.
Keep
three extra Qur'an translations and some literature in your home at all times.
You never know when you'll find someone interested who wants to know more.
BE
BRAVE
PREPARE
FOR STRUGGLE
PERSEVERE
HAVE
CERTAINTY THAT ISLAM WILL BE VICTORIOUS
Fear
Allah wherever you are in all times and all places. Stand up for Islam no matter
who likes it or dislikes it. Dedicate yourself to changing this world. Go
against the grain. The world needs you. You are the best community raised up for
mankind.
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(for more info contact: loveislam@aol.com)