15 Tips To Be An Empowered Muslim

The image “http://shahrzaad0.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/apple6.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.In Islam, a perfect human is considered as an empowered muslim. Being a perfect human is not something in dreams or a fantasy. There are many examples in the history, who are known as perfect persons. Based on Islamic thoughts, Jesus, Moses, Abraham and Muhammad and all other prophets are normal persons like us, but they worked on themselves, reached to high state of faith and beliefs and understanding of the world and beyond.

 

15 tips to be an Empowered Muslim:

1. He is a moderate, modern and open-minded person, who has brought up himself harmonically with the humane values.

2. At nite, when all the world is sleeping, nobody praises God like him. His faith and trust on God is strong and strict. With God, he is humble and obedient. His heart, goals, love and lifestyle is for the sake of God.

3. He is among people, live with them, interact with them. But don’t get infeluanced by their bad manners. Instead he has good influence on them. He is active and useful. He do what he talk. And never enforce his ideas to others. People feel secure with him for he is not abusive and bitter tongued.

4. He is smiley person. His presence always gives evengy to others. Never break hearts and never offend others.

5. He is witty and smart knows how to make people happy. But he never ridicule them.

6. He is not hypocrite and judgmental. He never lay the blame on others and doesnt look down to them. Instead he is thankful for others’ little goodness to him.

7. He has strong personality. People are not afraid of him. They respect him and love him..

8. He doesn’t disappoint others. They are always free to ask him to help them and he is ready to support.

9. In his life, there is nothing more joyful for him than learning and increasing his knowledge and wisdom.

10. People are hopeful about him bcs he is good to them.

11. He prefers to be a faithful poor, instead of unfaithful rich.

12. He never follow enemies and any esp group. He is always aware of groups with hidden agendas who want to hijack islam and humane values in behalf of religion.

13. When he faces a person who seems not to be enough faithful or practicing, he doesn’t start to judge or blame him. He says in his heart:”How I know he is not better than me? Maybe his faith is hidden.” For he knows that’s only God who is aware of hearts.

14. He is healthy and His heart is sincere, without having his own hidden interest, hatred and enmity. He never get confused or depressed.

15. He knows Islam is religion of empowerment. He has an eye on politics and the world affairs and issues.. He is always against injustice.

Is there any other characters you add? Based on the tips, are you an Empowered Muslim?

17 Responses to “15 Tips To Be An Empowered Muslim”

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  2. dontbesadblog Says:

    Asalaamu alikum wa rahmatullah,

    Jazak’allah khair for sharing this post. The style actually reminded me of an excellent book I know and would recommend- “The ideal Muslim” by Muhammad Ali Al-Hashimi (“The ideal Muslimah” it’s sister book is also available).

    Nonetheless, other characteristics I’d like to add is something which compliments point number four.

    S/he remembers the sadaqah due on every joint, every day- like saying a good word, removing an obstacle from the road or any other act of kindness. The are small, easy and benefit all- a Muslim is some one is benefits all- someone you really would miss if they weren’t around.

    Wa salaamu alikum wa rahmatullah

    Dont be sad

  3. Amina Ae Sook Says:

    Masha’Allah excellent points.

    I will add the following:
    - When people are in distress she/he does discriminate whether they are Muslims or not and helps all people regardless of their faith. :)

  4. Shahrzad Says:

    dontbesadblog, Thank you to introduce those books. I didnt know about them. Sure i will have a look on them. :)

    Amina Ae Sook, Yes, you made good point. Thank you for your comment. :)

  5. darvish Says:

    An excellent list, dear Sister:

    May I add another list from an old Darvish post, called the Adab of the Sufi Path.

    http://darvish.wordpress.com/2006/06/14/the-adab-of-the-sufi-path/

    May Allah bless us all and guide us on the straight path of the heart, where all perfection resides.
    Ameen.

    Ya Haqq!

  6. Tia Says:

    Amina I hope you meant “she/he does NOT discriminate….”? :p

    Shahrzad this is excellent piece of advice. I think you and other s have covered most of the points.

    Also, I don’t think as human beings we can be perfect like the Prophets who were divinely guided , we will always be imperfect, prone to error and will always make mistakes. SO we shouldn’t end up being too hard on ourselves and think because we make mistakes or don’t have the above character we are not empowered. InshaAllah we should all strive to become the best Muslims, starting from ourselves and the tips above and those to follow will serve as great start point.

  7. Unique Muslimah Says:

    This is great! Everyone is welcome to add their points too and we can even compile your lists and add it to our own! :D

  8. pistolpete Says:

    Thanks for helping me learn something about Islam. Within Christianity, we do not believe a person can become perfect in this life. Yet, in spite of our imperfections, God loves us and, through Christ, forgives us when we fail.

    Thanks again for helping me understand your faith better.

  9. Shahrzad Says:

    Irving, Thank you for the link :)

    Tia, “I don’t think as human beings we can be perfect like the Prophets who were divinely guided”
    I agree completely with your statement. I just meant they are the best examples for us.
    Are these tips hard?
    Hey, welcome back from hajj again. I was waiting to see you here, in EMY.. :)

    pistolpete, thank you for your comment. You were not around for awhile. Hope everything is OK :)

  10. Shahrzad Says:

    Ah Unique, Good idea :D

  11. Amina Ae Sook Says:

    Tia, You are correct, that is what I meant to say. Thanks for pointing out the mistake.

  12. Abdur Rahman Says:

    Salaams Unique Muslimah and Shahrzad

    Ma sha Allah! An excellent project and a worthy aim. Allah help you and bless you through it.

    Abdur Rahman

  13. Mariam Says:

    JazakAllah Khair for posting this. May Allah reward you. This is definitely inspirational….gives me something to work on, insha Allah.

    Just one note, please do fix the spelling errors, insha allah. It will make this post much more powerful.

    Sr Mariam

  14. Shahrzad Says:

    Thank you Bro Abdur Rahman

    Mariam, Thank you for your comment. I humbly apologise for my grammatical mistakes. But you should notice that english is not my native language ;)

  15. Mohani Says:

    Nice. But the male pronoun annoys me. Please use she/he.

  16. Hoda Says:

    What a beautiful religion! Islam

  17. bushra ul hussaini Says:

    very well written,tips are really excellent.inshallah we will be good muslim umma!!!!


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