My Respected Teacher left us with four things to hold on to on what was possibly the last night of the blessed month of Ramadan. Four things, which if we hold on to, my Respected Teacher said we would find it easier to stay on the beautiful straight path of Islam, and to stay away from sin and disobedience to our Creator. They are:
1) Recitation of the Noble Qur'an- even if it be that we only recite FIVE lines, but to ensure that we are steadfast upon it, reciting a small fixed amount EVERYDAY.
2) Sending Salat ala l'Nabi -salutations upon the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) as often as we can; sitting, standing, lying down, walking- as much as possible.
3) Contemplation- of the blessings of Allah Most High upon us, of death, of the purpose of our life and creation.
4) Dhikr - constant rememberance of Allah Most High; to make a habit of saying Bismillah (in the name of Allah) when doing anything, to say Alhamdulillah (all praises are for Allah) after completing anything. Even better, would be to read the ad'iyah (supplications) that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) taught us to read at the time of carrying out any task, or completing a task etc.
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