A short lecture by Sheikh Muhammed of Masjid As-Saber in Portland Oregon.
Symptoms of Weak Imaan
- Sinning – Sinning and commiting acts that are against the teachings of Islam is a sign of weak Imaan.
- Lack of Prayer – The more you pray, the closer you get to Allah, and lack of prayer will pull you away from Him.
- Lack of Ibaadah – Ibaadah – which includes salah – is important and the lack of it will let your iman sink.
- Laziness in Ibaadah – Laziness is from the shaitan and it will eventually cause you to discard your ibaadah all together.
Causes of Weak Imaan
- Staying away and avoiding the Iman-filled areas. (The Masaajid and circles of knowledge)
- Not learning the Deen (Seeking knowledge is mandatory on every Muslim)
- Not reading the Quran (Read the quran on a daily basis, even if for only 5 minutes)
- Not practicing the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him)
- Living in a sinful environment (This includes having bad companions)
Curing the Imaan
- Contemplate the Quran (Read the Quran in the language that you know best and contemplate its meanings)
- Knowing Allah (studying his names and characteristics – Asmaa’ Allah wa Sifatihi)
- Striving to do good deeds (Follow every bad deed with a good one and it will erace the former)
- Remembering Allah (Dhikr)
- Remembering death (The Prophet called it – Haadim Al-Ladhaat – The destroyer of pleasures)
- Placing your trust in Allah (Tawakkul)
MashaAllah, some good tips on increasing our Iman. I think I personally need to attach to the Qur’an on a more regular basis.
thank you so much for the article! I really needed it. may Allah reward you.