Imam Luqman Ahmad Mosque Without Borders

Dear beloveds, these are tough times that we live in. many families are in turmoil. Drug abuse, incarceration, spousal abuse, family and moral dysfunction, ignorance of religion, wanton violence and killing, fanaticism, marital discord, social instability, emotional baggage, juvenile delinquency, and hardened hearts are plaguing our communities in the United States.  Many of these things are signs of the last days, and there will be in the coming years, many spiritual casualties. Below are seventy-seven principles, from the Quran and from the sunna of our Prophet (SAWS) that will aid the Muslim in restoring and maintaining steadiness in his or her life. If you are experiencing instability in your life; then practicing these principles will help you in sha Allah.

1. If at all possible, be married not single
2. Honor your parents
3. Teach your children the right way to behave.
4. Always speak the truth, even if it is bitter
5. Establish prayer
6. Always observe the month of Ramadan.
7. Do not compromise religious principles for monetary gain.
8. Maintain good character
9. Establish order in your home.
10. Pay your zakaat dutifully
11. Make Hajj when you are able
12. Learn your religion
13. Don’t make excuses for not for fulfilling your obligations
14. Be kind to your neighbors
15. Honor your guests
16. Be fair and just in your dealings
17. Speak kindly to your spouse
18. Pay off your debts
19. Get an education.
20. Remember your Lord much and mention his name throughout the day.
21. Take time out for your family
22. Take time out for yourself
23. Take care of your health
24. Keep your religion simple and don’t make it complicated
25. Do not make prohibited what Allah has allowed
26. Don’t worship the scholars , but take the good from them
27. Avoid fornication and adultery like the plague
28. Don’t waste money
29. Do not oppress anyone, ever.
30. Don’t waste time
31. Maintain good relations with your relatives.
32. Protect your children from harm.
33. Avoid the use of profanity
34. Say what you mean, and mean what you say.
35. Don’t be two-faced.
36. Be kind and benevolent to the orphans
37. Be loyal to what you believe
38. Avoid unlawful relationships
39. Don’t beg for anything from anyone, except from Allah
40. Give salaams, to those who you know, and those who don’t know.
41. don’t be envious of what other people have, except those who have      knowledge of religion and teach it to others, and those who have money and      give it to charity
42. Always Keep your home, your clothes, and your body clean
43. Don’t confuse religion with culture
44. Don’t waste food
45. Be grateful for the things you have.
46. Don’t be self-destructive
47. Embrace parenting
48. Avoid religious extremism
49. Avoid religious sectarianism
50. Don’t argue with people about your faith.
51. Visit the sick
52. Never associate partners with Allah; not ever.
53. Stay away from intoxicants
54. Don’t say that which you do not do.
55. Avoid close association with unrighteous people
56. Mind your own business
57. Always have the right intentions.
58. Keep observant of the Friday prayers
59. Support Allah so that He will support you
60. Avoid complaining too much
61. Find content in what Allah has given you
62. Look to those who have less than you do; not to those who have more      than you do.
63. Stay close to the masaajid
64. Be a part of a Muslim community that has an imam
65. Trust in Allah in all of your affairs
66. Always observe cleanliness and the principles of Muslim hygiene
67. Be proud of your faith
68. Give sincere advice and be willing to take it from others.
69. Avoid religious innovation
70. Be consistent.
71. Don’t let your children rule your home
72. Always be present at the two Eids
73. Embrace islamic spirituality according to the sunna
74. Accept Islam totally without pre-conditions
75. Be sincere in your worship
76. Love the Prophet (SAWS), and send salutations upon him (SAWS).
77. Love the righteous, and give them respect.

 Imam Luqman Ahmad

Shaykh Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad, a Philadelphia native, is a writer, a researcher, associate Imam and resident scholar at Toledo Masjid al-Islam in Toledo, Ohio. He is a former executive committee member of the North America Imams Federation (NAIF). He is also and the author of the book, “Double Edged Slavery“, a critical and authoritative look at the condition of African American and convert Muslims in the United States, and the book: “The Devil’s Deception of the Modern Day Salafi Sect “, a critical look at the ideological underpinning of modern Salafist extremism. He blogs at imamluqman.wordpress.com, and can be reached at imamabulaith@yahoo.com.