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You are what you intend to be. “Actions are by intentions; everyone gets what he intends.” What does all this mean? It means we should cherish sincere intentions, and develop them into new realities for ourselves.
1. Knowledge is the first prerequisite of a proper Islamic life. Imam al-Bukhari rightly stated, “Knowledge precedes words and deeds.” In other words, before anything else, one should acquire the right kind of knowledge, so your intentions (which are the basis of life) are themselves based on sure information.
2. Nurture the habit of making dhikr (remembrance of Allah). Through dhikr you can always enjoy the divine grace and be protected from temptations.
3. Perform the your religious obligations diligently. While doing so, be alive to the spirit of worship and don’t just focus on the letter of the law.
4. Take care of your time as it is the essence of life. If we take care to make use of the present—which is all that we have for certain—for beneficial goals and projects, we can ensure that our life is focused on good.
5. Remember that life is really short and transient, so don’t complicate it by amassing worldly things that are worthless. Store up treasures of good works as a legacy for yourself when you die.
6. Think of every day as an opportunity to develop your body, mind and spirit, and divide your activities accordingly.
7. Join hands and cooperate with others in doing good works as much as you can, and thus turn yourself into an instrument of goodness leaving behind you a legacy of goodness when you die.” Be a more active Muslim!
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