How
To Develop Your Islam ?

Firstly: Increasing your knowledge of Islam, through:
1-Reading the
Qur'anic text.
2-Reading some
interpretations of the Qur'an.
3-Reading Traditions
(Sayings) of Prophet Mohammed (Alayhi s-Salatu wa s-Salamu).
4-Reading the
biography of Prophet Mohammed (Alayhi s-Salatu wa s-Salamu).
5-Reading the
biographies of the great Muslim figures among our righteous fore-Muslims
who propagated Islam and proclaimed it to mankind.
6-Attending
Jumu'ah (Friday) congregational prayer, listening to its khutbah (sermon)
and praying with Muslims.
7-Attending
the two'ld (holiday) prayers.
8-Performing
the five daily prayers in congregation at the mosque whenever you are able
to do so.
9-Attending
Islamic religious teaching sessions.
10-Contacting
scholars, sheikhs, mosque imams (leaders) and preachers, introducing yourself
to them and asking them about any Islamic matter you need to know. Usually,
they are happy to provide you wth the required clarification.
11-Having one
or more friends of good Muslims who are fairly knowledgeable about Islam
to be your permanent reliable reference.
12-Read as
much as you can of the basic sources of Islam (Al-Qur'an and As-Sunnah)
and of the authentic and trustworthy writings about Islam to understand
it more.
13-You will
learn a lot about the laws and system of Islam related to worship, family
structure, life activities, manners, economic and public affairs.
14-You will
know the ideology of Islam and its view in regard to creation, universe,
man and life.
15-Islam is
not ritual or morals only, it is in fact a comprehensive system for society,
a constitution for the State and way of life.
Secondly: Doing good deeds as much as you can:
1-Try to do
good deeds more than the five basic duties mentioned before, such as:
2-Performing
voluntary prayers, in addition to the compulsory five prayers,
3-Helping the
poor and the needy by extra charity in addition to Zakat, or by assisting
them in carrying out their necessary difficult duties.
4-Fasting a
day or more other than in Ramadan.
5-Taking part
in useful social projects aimed at reforming Muslim Society,
6-Inviting
other to embrace Islam.