Signs of Weak Iman (Faith) And Ways to Increase Your Faith

Signs of Weak Iman (Faith)

The most important thing in any religion is the firm belief of its followers towards their Lord. Every religion wants its followers to be strong believers and act upon the commandments of the religion wholeheartedly. Faith helps to shape the perception of a person related to life, Hence, if the foundation of faith is weak, it is quite natural to expect the faith of believer to falter and shake in life-related the way he/ she sees life and things happening in it. 





Faith is directly connected with the heart. Allah Almighty has warned us against the heart that is hardened, closed, sick, blind and sealed. The spiritual health of our hearts determines the strength of our faith. When our faith is weak, we can see it in our actions. When the faith of believers is weak, they are more likely to fall into sins until they are completely numb to their awful nature. Religion Islam commands its followers to pay proper attention to the elements of faith and not weaken the faith by staying unfamiliar with them. We need to know the symptoms of weak faith so that we can work to cure them.  

Signs of Weak Iman (Faith).  

Below mentioned are some of the symptoms of weak faith that we should know about so that we can overcome them for making our faith strong. 

• Being arrogant about sins shows a lack of faith and a Muslim should avoid it by keeping quiet on if the sin is committed and seeking forgiveness from Allah Almighty. Muslims should seek forgiveness and repent on their sins. 
• Who do not repent over their sins, are the ones who need to think over the kind of faith they have because sins without any regret or repentance represent weak faith.
• Those who have a hard heart and no desire to read the Quran, neglecting the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), always being late for the Salah are the signs of weak faith of the believer. Therefore, we should recite the Quran by heart and follow the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in order to strengthen our faith.
• Missing attention, focus and the presence of heart and mind during Salah is another sign of weak faith. Muslim should counter it by standing in prayer with all the focus on it and nothing else.
• If the hearts of Muslims become hard that do not move on any kind of calamity or that are insensitive to the difficulties of people, then it surely is a sign of weak faith. Being Muslims we need to consider it for improvement.
• The verses of the Holy Quran cannot fail to affect a true believer whose faith is strong. But for those with weak faith will notice their hearts unmoved with the message of the Noble Quran.
• The ones who have weak faith will be more inclined towards taking revenge and will also lack patience. Hence, the absence of forgiveness and the lack of patience in the character and attitude of a person is another sign that shows a person growing weaker in faith.
• Muslim is to avoid even the slightest inclinations of arrogance and stay away from them by adopting the crib of humility. Being humble is the only counter to arrogance and one can achieve humility if one thinks of others as equals and realize that Allah Almighty is the only Supreme in the whole Universe.
• Religion Islam teaches its followers to be selfless, to prefer the ease and facilitation of others over one’s own self, thus, those who show greed in terms of worldly possessions and their own personal liking over the general well-being are the ones who exhibit signs of weak faith. 

In a nutshell, a Muslim believer mends his or her actions and tries performing them with the right intentions in the right way so that they resemble and represent someone with a stronger faith. May Almighty Allah strengthen our faith! Ameen.

Ramadan, a month of blessings and mercy

Muslims all over the world are warmly welcoming the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, which is full of blessings and mercy.

“In Ramadan, Gates of paradise are opened, Gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained up.”— Sahih al Bukhari.

Every Muslim or for that matter non-Muslim get this rare opportunity to turn a new leaf to get success in this world and the Hereafter.

Ramadan is the ideal occasion when a Muslim can easily display proper behavior, positive attitude and the ideal actions that are promoted by Islam encouraging unity in diversity.

Fasting is the fourth obligatory duty for Muslims. It is not a mere ritual when we refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk. It is an act of worship done with dedication and spirit.

Let us make use of every moment of this great month with good deeds ranging from reciting the Holy Quran to giving charity to the poor and the needy.

Today Muslims in many parts of the world encounter various challenges and hardship in the form of conflict, war, racial discrimination poverty etc. There are thousands of hapless Muslims languishing in refugee camps or confined to a limited area due to hostilities and unwanted wars. The plight of the Palestinians for their legitimate rights and the statehood, the woes of the displaced Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and Bangladesh and the untold hardship of Muslims in war-torn nations such as Syria, Yemen, Libya and the like cannot be easily forgotten.

Therefore, it is our duty to make plans and take some meaningful measures to wipe away the tears of our brethren.

The main purpose of fasting is to instill taqwa (piety) so that every person leads a life doing good deeds and avoiding vices.

Ramadan is not an excuse to ignore our chores, daily duties, and other essential activities at home or work.

The blessings of Allah are numerous and cannot be forgotten easily without mentioning the Night of Power that comes in the latter part of Ramadan. Indeed, it is the greatest night that witnessed the revelation of the Holy Quran that is the clear guidance to mankind. Can any of us miss out on this glorious night without getting engaged in good deeds such as the recitation of the Holy Quran, offering of prayers, making supplication and seeking repentance and forgiveness?

Ramadan is a time for the preparation of the entire life. It helps us control our desires and actions. It teaches us the importance of the qualities of humility, patience, cooperation, friendship, honesty, love etc.

Every Muslim is expected to get the training and continue the good life that is filled with noble deeds.

source: saudigazette.com.sa