How Do I Maintain My Connection With Allah?

How do I maintain my connection with Allah?

Dear questioner,

May Allah bless you and increase you in good.

We recommend a few things.

(1.) The most important thing to remember is the obligatory deeds. Focus on ensuring those are performed (a.) correctly (b.) timely manner (c.) consistent with the sunna of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)

Feeling a good connection with Allah is not always a feeling of emotional connection. It is looking at our lives to see if we are doing what we are asked to do.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “From the excellence of a person’s religion is leaving that which does not concern him.” [Tirmidhi]

What is of utmost concern then to a Muslim is to fulfill their obligations and then move on to the sunna and recommended acts and so forth.

(2.) Work every day on strengthening your faith by reflecting upon the Quran and not just reciting it. Go slow and reflect. Take even 5-10 ayahs a day, in addition to your daily other reading as well.

Consider finding a mentor/shaykh to help you with your spiritual guidance.

Stay connected to a local imam perhaps or a friend who can assist and remind you of Allah.

(3.) Be with people who are upright and sincere with Allah. Ask Allah to bless you with such company.

Finally, stay connected to Allah through learning. This last piece of advice is the most important. Knowledge is like water to a dead land.

Every righteous person you can think of in the Islamic tradition had a good grasp of knowledge. Seeking knowledge will lead to many things being unveiled for you, and you will find many avenues of growth in your faith. Having a deep understanding of Allah will result in you becoming more eager to please Him and become more righteous.

[Imam] Yama Niazi

Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani