Taqwä is defined as: To obey Allah’s orders and
abstain from His prohibitions by practicing every good deed and
abandoning every forbidden action according to one’s capacity. [Daleel
Al Fäliheen p.246 vol.1, Muhammad ibn `Alän Al Siddëqë, Dar Al Rayan li
Al Turäth, Cairo, Egypt 1987]
Linguistically and technically it is not synonymous to ëmän however, it is a factor that strengthens ëmän. The more a person adopts taqwä the stronger his ëmän will become and the higher he will ascend the ranks of spirituality and nobility. Allah has declared, “Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allāh is the most righteous of you.” [49:13]
It is for this reason Allah has advised, “O you who have believed, fear Allāh as He should be feared and do not die except as Muslims.” [3:102]
Taqwä cannot be found in a person who is outside the faith as it is a quality that is founded on ëmän. If a person refuses to adopt ëmän he has violated the most fundamental and primary order of Allah. Allah has called out to humanity, “O Mankind, the Messenger has come to you with the truth from your Lord, so believe; it is better for you. But if you disbelieve – then indeed, to Allāh belongs whatever is in the heavens and earth. And ever is Allāh Knowing and Wise.” [4:170]
As for our Christian friends, Allah has given them a special message, “O People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allāh except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allāh and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in Allāh and His messengers. And do not say, "Three"; desist – it is better for you. Indeed, Allāh is but one God. Exalted is He above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allāh as Disposer of affairs. Never would the Messiah disdain to be a servant of Allāh, nor would the angels near [to Him]. And whoever disdains His worship and is arrogant – He will gather them to Himself all together. And as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, He will give them in full their rewards and grant them extra from His bounty. But as for those who disdained and were arrogant, He will punish them with a painful punishment, and they will not find for themselves besides Allāh any protector or helper.” [4:171-173]
And Allah Knows Best
Linguistically and technically it is not synonymous to ëmän however, it is a factor that strengthens ëmän. The more a person adopts taqwä the stronger his ëmän will become and the higher he will ascend the ranks of spirituality and nobility. Allah has declared, “Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allāh is the most righteous of you.” [49:13]
It is for this reason Allah has advised, “O you who have believed, fear Allāh as He should be feared and do not die except as Muslims.” [3:102]
Taqwä cannot be found in a person who is outside the faith as it is a quality that is founded on ëmän. If a person refuses to adopt ëmän he has violated the most fundamental and primary order of Allah. Allah has called out to humanity, “O Mankind, the Messenger has come to you with the truth from your Lord, so believe; it is better for you. But if you disbelieve – then indeed, to Allāh belongs whatever is in the heavens and earth. And ever is Allāh Knowing and Wise.” [4:170]
As for our Christian friends, Allah has given them a special message, “O People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allāh except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allāh and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in Allāh and His messengers. And do not say, "Three"; desist – it is better for you. Indeed, Allāh is but one God. Exalted is He above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allāh as Disposer of affairs. Never would the Messiah disdain to be a servant of Allāh, nor would the angels near [to Him]. And whoever disdains His worship and is arrogant – He will gather them to Himself all together. And as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, He will give them in full their rewards and grant them extra from His bounty. But as for those who disdained and were arrogant, He will punish them with a painful punishment, and they will not find for themselves besides Allāh any protector or helper.” [4:171-173]
And Allah Knows Best
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