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    Taqwa (Piety)

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    Taqwa refers to having piety and self-restraint through fearing Allah. It is mentioned 251 times in the Quran and means protection or support, not fear. Fearing Allah means fearing divine justice and one's past wrongs, not viewing God as frightening. Taqwa is a protection, not a restriction, as it shields humans from dangers just as walls protect a house. Having taqwa allows one to be delivered from hardships and provides a way out of difficulties. In modern times, taqwa can be developed through constant repentance, fighting one's desires, and increasing acts of worship and consciousness of Allah.

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    Taqwa refers to having piety and self-restraint through fearing Allah. It is mentioned 251 times in the Quran and means protection or support, not fear. Fearing Allah means fearing divine justice and one's past wrongs, not viewing God as frightening. Taqwa is a protection, not a restriction, as it shields humans from dangers just as walls protect a house. Having taqwa allows one to be delivered from hardships and provides a way out of difficulties. In modern times, taqwa can be developed through constant repentance, fighting one's desires, and increasing acts of worship and consciousness of Allah.

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    Taqwa refers to having piety and self-restraint through fearing Allah. It is mentioned 251 times in the Quran and means protection or support, not fear. Fearing Allah means fearing divine justice and one's past wrongs, not viewing God as frightening. Taqwa is a protection, not a restriction, as it shields humans from dangers just as walls protect a house. Having taqwa allows one to be delivered from hardships and provides a way out of difficulties. In modern times, taqwa can be developed through constant repentance, fighting one's desires, and increasing acts of worship and consciousness of Allah.

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    Taqwa refers to having piety and self-restraint through fearing Allah. It is mentioned 251 times in the Quran and means protection or support, not fear. Fearing Allah means fearing divine justice and one's past wrongs, not viewing God as frightening. Taqwa is a protection, not a restriction, as it shields humans from dangers just as walls protect a house. Having taqwa allows one to be delivered from hardships and provides a way out of difficulties. In modern times, taqwa can be developed through constant repentance, fighting one's desires, and increasing acts of worship and consciousness of Allah.

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    Taqwa (piety)

    1. The Term Taqwa:

    Surah At-Tawbah:

    “Is he who founds his building on God wariness and [the pursuit of Allah's]
    pleasure better off or he who founds his building on the brink of a collapsing
    bank which collapses with him into the fire of hell? And Allah does not guide the
    wrongdoing lot.” (9:109)

    Taqwa is the Islamic concept of having self-restraint. It is used 251 times in the Holy
    Qur’an as either a noun or a verb. The term taqwa comes from the Arabic root “wa-qa-
    ya” which means “protection” or “support.” Taqwa is not meant to mean “fear” or
    “avoidance”, but because having fear is a prerequisite to protecting oneself from
    something and to avoid it, it may sometimes refer to having fear.

    2. Fear of God:
    Surah Ali 'Imran

    “Believers! Fear Allah as He should be feared, and see that you do not die save in
    the state of submission to Allah.” (3:102)
    It is necessary to understand that it is not expected for one to harbour negative thoughts
    of God when fearing Him. God is not meant to be viewed as an abominable or
    frightening entity. Rather, God is absolute perfection and the best source for a human
    being to love. The concept of human beings having to fear God actually refers to fearing
    the rule of divine justice. Justice in itself is not a vile entity. Fearing justice actually
    alludes to fearing oneself because of his past wrongs or a person fears that he may
    break the limit and violate other people’s rights in the future.
    3. Taqwa: Freedom or Restriction?:

    Surah Al-A'raf

    0 Children of Adam! Indeed We have sent down to you a garment which covers
    your shame and provides protection and adornment. But the finest of all is the
    garment of piety. That is one of the signs of Allah so that they may take heed.
    (7:26)

    Taqwa is not a restriction; it is a protection. Even if we call taqwa a restriction, then this
    restriction is truly a protection. Just as it is erroneous to call a house a restriction even
    though it is built with walls, rooms, solid doors, and windows to keep its inhabitants safe
    from harmful weather and to keep its furniture and equipment in safe areas, taqwa, like
    a house, is a protection. We can call something a restriction when it deprives us of a gift
    or happiness, but something that averts dangers from us and protects us against them
    is a safety, not a restriction.

    4. Taqwa and Deliverance


    The other effect of taqwa is that the one who has it can get himself out of predicaments
    and hardships. The Qur’an says:
    Surah At-Talaq:

    …And whoever is wary of Allah, He shall make a way out for him and provide for
    him from whence he does not reckon. And whoever puts his trust in Allah, He will
    suffice him. Indeed Allah carries through His command. Certainly Allah has set a
    measure for everything. (65: 2-3)

    5. What are practical applications in this day and age?


    Surah Yunus:
    “Unquestionably, (for) the allies of Allah there will be no fear concerning them,
    nor will they grieve.” 10:62.
    In order to gain Taqwa, we need to repent to Allah constantly, especially with sins that
    we repeatedly commit, and we need to fight our Nafs so we don’t go back to that sin. As
    well as, increasing our worship and consciousness in Allah.

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