Salam. How can I be closer to Allah(SWT)?
Wa’alaikum salaam.
Try to remember Him in everything you do. When you wake up in the
morning, try to remember Him and how He has blessed you with another
day. When you go to work or school, try to remember how He has blessed
you with a means for education or income. When you speak, remember He is
listening. When you act, remember He is watching.
When we stay in His remembrance, not only do we become more grateful
for His blessings, but we become more cautious of our actions.
Remembering Him during an argument helps us to be patient.
Remembering Him in gatherings helps us to behave politely and
respectfully. Remembering Him in anything helps us maintain good
intentions for what ever it is we’re doing.
I could suggest that you fast, or increase your prayers, or give
charity - but none of that will bring you close to Allaah unless you do
it sincerely for His sake and truly out of His remembrance. So the key
is remembering Him as often as we can.
You’ll notice yourself that over time you’ve increased in patience,
kindness, and naturally, piety. Because when we beautify ourselves from
the inside, our outwardly actions reflect.
May Allaah preserve you and make you amongst those under His shade, ameen.
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