How can I be closer to Allah(SWT)?

 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.