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December 02, 2012

Tackling Low Emaan..

 
 
 
 
 
Abu Huraira (radhiAllaahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
 
“Allaah (subhaanahu wa t'Aala) says I am closer to my slave than his supposition of which he keeps of me. And when he/she does dhikr of Allaah, I am with him/her. If he does dhikr in his heart, I do his dhik near MY proximity (closeness) and if he does dhikr in a gathering, I mention him in a gathering Afdhal (better) than it."
 
--Sahih Bukhari


So I've been meaning to just sit down and jot down some ideas on how to increase our emaan in times of low emaan. Of course as human beings, we do experience dips in emaan every now and then. It all depends on how we pick ourselves back up. The main thing is to realize and acknowledge that we are at a low-point. Once we acknowledge this, Insha'Allah we can take steps to recover from it. Some ways in in increasing our emaan may be:
  • Increase the recitation of the Qur'aan
  • Understand the tafseer behind the words in the Qur'aan
  • Attend Islamic lectures or classes (This, I personally find is always a big booster)
  • Fast the sunnah fasts of Monday and Thursday
  • Fast the 'White days' or the 14th, 15th, and 16th of each Islamic month.
  • Be sincere with your deeds (niyaah/intention)
  • Must, must, must keep the waajib (obligatory) prayers going.
  • Maybe read the seerah of our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him)
  • Why not read about all the Prophets (peace be upon them all)
  • Make du'a. Lot's and lot's and lot's of du'a to increase our emaan and make us better Muslims

On that note, May Allaah continue to increase our knowledge and sincerity in His deen for His sake. And may He continue to strengthen our emaan and guide us on the right path. *Ameen*