16 Islamic Questions and Answers

1- I wish to be an wise man, what should I do?

     Holy Prophet Replied, “Fear Allah”.

2- I wish to be a dedicated servant to Allah and do what He wants me to do?

     Holy Prophet Replied, “Read through the Qur’an.”

3- I wish to be illuminated and have peace of heart?

    Holy Prophet Replied, “Keep in mind Death”.

4- I wish to be protected against enemies?

    Holy Prophet Replied, “Trust in Allah”.

5- I wish to follow the Right Path?

    Holy Prophet Replied, “Do good to others for Allah’s sake”.

6- What should I do so that Allah does not abase me?

   Holy Prophet Replied, “Do not respond to the wishes of your flesh”.

7- I wish to have a long life?

    Holy Prophet Replied, “Praise and be grateful for Allah”.

8- I wish for prosperity?

    Holy Prophet Replied, “Be in a state of ablution at all times”.

9- How can I save myself from the hellfire?

    Holy Prophet Replied, “Protect your eyes and your tongue and your hands and what is below your waistline against evil”.

10- How can I purify myself from my sins?

      Holy Prophet Replied, “Shed tears for what you have done and feel sorry by undoing what you have done wrong”.

11- I wish to be a respected person?

      Holy Prophet Replied, “Then, don’t ask for anything from anybody”.

12- I wish to be honorable?

      Holy Prophet Replied, “Then don’t divulge (tell) the wrong doings of anybody”.

13- What should I do to protect myself from the tortures of the grave?

       Holy Prophet Replied, “Recite the Surah Mulk”.

14- What should one do to be rich?

       Holy Prophet Replied, “Read the Surah Muzammil”.

15- How should I calm my fear of the day of last judgment?

      Holy Prophet Replied, “Remember Allah before you eat anything and before you sleep”.

17- What should I do to feel the existence of Allah when I make my prayers?

      Holy Prophet Replied, “Give the utmost care in taking your ablutions and in being clean and pure.