What is TAQWA!!!

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakaatuh.

TAQWA is from its root word وقي (waqiya), meaning fear.

We all know the saying اتق الله (fear Allah). What does this mean? What does it contemplate?

What is Taqwa?

The Arabic word Taqwa cannot be adequately explained by any one word in the English language. Taqwa is defined as fearing Allah, keeping that continuous awe and reverence in the heart for Him which prevents a person from doing deeds which are prohibited by divine law. Taqwa is that shield that comes between a person and what may harm his spirituality.

Allah SWT says:

“O you who believe! Fear Allah as he should be feared.” (Quran 3:102)

Taqwa in Islam doesn’t mean fear as in anxiety or being afraid, it means loving Allah SWT, having the faith that He has the supreme power to do and undo things, having the belief that He rewards those who do good and punishes those who do wrong and worshipping Him without associating with Him any partner.

By: binmiftahuddeen

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