Memorize a Surah
“We made it easy to bear this Qur’an in mind. Who, then, is willing to keep it in mind?”. [Quran 54:50] Challenge of the Day #16: Try to memorize a new surah, even you can only do one word per day. Michelle Schafiehmuslimgap.com
Challenge of the Day
Read the Quran
“This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah”. [Quran 2:2] Challenge of the Day #15: At least once this week, open and read the Quran, even it is only one verse. Michelle Schafiehmuslimgap.com
Beauty of Nature
“As for the earth, We spread it out and placed upon it firm mountains, and cause everything to grow there in perfect balance”. [Quran 15:19] Challenge of the Day #14: When you are outside, look at all the different plants and reflect on the beauty of nature that Allah (swt) created. Michelle Schafiehmuslimgap.com
Say Bismillah
“Those who believe, and whose hearts find satisfaction in the remembrance of Allah: for without doubt in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction.” [Quran 13:28] Challenge of the Day #13: Before starting any task, remember to say Bismillah. For example, before you start eating, remember to say Bismillah. “When any of you wants …
Stay Focused
“Believers, do not let your wealth and your children distract you from remembering God: those who do so will be the ones who lose.” [Quran 63:9] Challenge of the Day #12: Try to focus during at least two rakat in salah. Michelle Schafiehmuslimgap.com
Control Your Anger
“Those who spend (in Allah’s Cause) in prosperity and in adversity, who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allah loves Al-Muhsinoon (the good-doers).” [Quran 3:134] “If any of you becomes angry, let him keep silent.” -Muhammad (PBUH) Challenge of the Day #11: When you get into an argument, take a step back, take a …
Being Courteous
“Kindness is a mark of faith, whoever is not; has no faith.” -Muhammad (PBUH) Challenge of the Day #10: Be courteous of those around you. If you see a car waiting to turn, give them the right of way. Michelle Schafiehmuslimgap.com
Avoid Being Wasteful
“O Children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer: eat and drink: But waste not by excess, for Allah loveth not the wasters.” [Quran 7:31] Challenge of the Day #9: If you are at a restaurant or eating out and have any leftovers, ask for a to-go box and …
Forgiving Others
“O you who believe! Verily, among your wives and your children there are enemies for you (i.e. may stop you from the obedience of Allah), therefore beware of them! But if you pardon (them) and overlook, and forgive (their faults), then verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. ” [Quran 64:14] Challenge of the Day #8: If …
Helping Others
“And do good unto your parents, and near of kin, and unto orphans, and the needy, and the neighbour from among your own people, and the neighbor who is a stranger, and the friend by your side, and the wayfarer, and those whom you rightfully possess. Verily, God does not love any of those who, …