Little Reminder

BrotherZak

Junior Member
Taqwa is an Arabic word which is explained as a shield against wrongdoing and further expounded as to be “conscious of Allah” or to have “fear of Allah” or to be “cautiously aware of Allah”.

The origin of the word Taqwa is from the Arabic root letters wa’ ka’ ya (meaning shield) and its verb is from the word “Ittaki”. Ittaki means to be careful or to be protected or to be cautious. Taqwa is an internal compass on the path that leads towards Allah. The broader meaning and character of Taqwa is to develop one’s behaviour, so as to be cautiously aware in the worship of Allah and attain nearness to Him and in so doing, perfect oneself.

This consciousness and fear of Allah is understood as a protection and a shield against wrongdoing. The abstention of evil through this fear, consciousness and establishing a cautious awareness of Allah, ultimately develops one’s love of Him.

The universal principle of submission to the Divine Will is beautifully expressed in the character of one who is a servant of Allah, known as an “Abd-Allah” which is an ideal state of Taqwa.

Abu Darda (R) said: “From the completion of Taqwa is that the servant fears from His Lord even with regards to things, the weight of an atom.” Abu Darda’s advice for servants who wish to accomplish a character of Taqwa should fear to commit the smallest of sins.
The messenger of Allah said in a Hadith, reported in the Sahih Muslim that, “Taqwa is here”, and he pointed to his chest.

Taqwa is profoundly explained in a discussion, between Umar (R) and Kaab (R) who were companions of the Prophet (S) of Islam. Umar (R) asked Kaab (R), the meaning of Taqwa as he was renowned for his deep understanding of the Qur`an Al Kareem.

Kaab (R) then inquired from Umar (R), whether he had walked through a thorny bush path with his cloak. Umar (R) replied that he had done so on numerous occasions. Kaab (R) asked Umar (R) to describe his movements through this thorny path. Umar (R) replied that he moved very cautiously, so as not to tear his clothing. Kaab (R) said that was the description and the meaning of Taqwa.


The path that inculcates and embraces a character of Taqwa is one that must be carefully and cautiously treaded. On this path one must be completely aware of oneself and one’s surroundings, to be disciplined with the correct action and behaviour which will achieve one’s closeness to Allah

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Nurain

Junior Member
Salam

JazakAllaah khair brother. I am getting too complacent and disregard this Taqwa which you speak of. This comes at a good time.
 

pcozzy

Junior Member
:salam2:

:jazaak:

I have not read to much of your posts on the forum, but every one I have read is mashAllah very beneficial and deep.

Please do continue.....


:wasalam:
 

Amina 1

Junior Member
:salam2:


Jazaaka Allahu Khayran


I agree with pcozzy please do continue with your posts. They are very good . May Allah bless you for the information that you share.:tti_sister:
 

Almeftah

Junior Member
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Jazaka Allahu Khairan BrotherZak. good post, well said..

"At-Taqwa haa huna! At-Taqwa haa huna!" Yes, "Taqwa is here! Taqwa is here!" said the Prophet (sallallhu 'alayhi wa sallam) whilst touching the heart.

Cleansing the heart requires frequent remembrance of Allah, By praying, Reading the Holy Quran, Making Dua'a to Allah, Everyday Dhikr (Dhikr ذکر, Plural اذكار Adhkaar), Giving charity, And all kinds of good deeds.
 
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