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Taqwa in Ramadan-Hadiths and Quran

Taqwa is a critical Islamic term meaning piety and fear of God. Its observance during Ramadan cultivates inner peace, self-restraint, and gratitude. Taqwa is also thought to protect Muslims from harm and guide them towards righteous deeds. If you are looking to attain Taqwa during this time, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will discuss how to achieve Taqwa in Ramadan.

 

Learn About Taqwa:

Taqwa is an Arabic word that means "fear of Allah", "piety", or "god consciousness". Taqwa is an essential part of Islamic life. Muslims believe it is the only way to achieve peace and salvation in this world and the next. 

 

Allah (SWT) says in the Quran


"And whoever fears Allah–He will make for him a way out" (65:2).

 

Muslims are encouraged to make Taqwa their priority in life. It is the key to happiness and success in this world and the next. It is a Muslim's responsibility to have Taqwa. Taqwa can achieve this by obeying Allah and following His commands, avoiding what He has forbidden, and being conscious of Him at all times.


 

Understand Why We attain Taqwa During Ramadan:

Taqwa refers to God-consciousness; it means being aware of Allah's presence at all times and behaving accordingly by avoiding sinful actions and doing good deeds. 


During Ramadan, Muslims will also abstain from gossiping, swearing, or other bad habits. It is a time when Muslims are expected to spend more time in prayer and reading the Qur'an. The month of Ramadan is when Muslims abstain from food, drink, and sex during the daylight hours. The fast is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is believed that fasting helps cleanse the soul and body and develops discipline.

 


Make Your Ramadan peaceful with Taqwa:

Ramadan is a month of blessings and spiritual growth. It is an opportunity to become closer to Allah by doing good deeds, praying more, and reading the Quran. Taqwa means to be aware of God in all that we do. It is about being conscious of our thoughts and actions so that they are not just for worldly gain but rather to please Allah (God). There are many ways to make your Ramadan peaceful with Taqwa. Here are a few:


Fasting: 

Fasting is one of the essential obligations during Ramadan and helps strengthen your faith in Allah.


Praying: 

Muslims pray five times a day during Ramadan, so try setting aside some time in your day for prayer it will help you feel closer to Allah.


Reading Quran: 

Muslims read the Quran more often during Ramadan as it reminds them of their purpose on Earth - worshipping Allah alone without any person.

 



Increase Your Taqwa During Ramadan:

Ramadan is a month of blessings, mercy, and forgiveness. It is also a month for Muslims to increase their Taqwa or God-consciousness.


The Quran says in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 183: 


"O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you that ye may (learn) self-restraint."


This article provides an easy guide for Muslims in the run-up to Ramadan on how they can increase their Taqwa during this blessed month.

 

Conclusion: 

We hope that these tips have helped you to achieve Taqwa during Ramadan. May Allah reward you for your efforts!

  

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