Islam is your greatest fortune, so do not lose it no matter how others try to turn you away from it. Be proud that you’re a Muslim. Nobody is infallible, so do not base your judgments about Islam on the errors and misconducts of Muslims because a Muslim might, sometimes make mistakes and violate some of the Qur’an’s teachings.

Your feeling for Muslims and desire to help them indicates the strength of your faith. Allah, the Exalted, says, “The believers are nothing else but brothers” (49:10).

To keep steady on the right path – by Allah’s will – do the following:

1) Learn more about Islam, understand the meanings of the Qur’an, and do not hesitate to ask about what you do not know.
2) Read the Prophet’s biography and learn about the companions ad the prominent figures of Islam.
3) Observe prayers on time. (a male must observe Salah in the Mosque and attend the Friday sermon and prayer).
4) Always accompany good and righteous Muslims and sit with them.

Try to learn and study the Arabic language more –the language of the Qur’an and the Prophet, may Allah exalt his mention – in order to have a better understanding of your religion.

Attract others to Islam by:

a) Applying Islam in your daily life, loving it, and meeting its obligations.
b) Treating others with respect and properly executing your work. Just exemplify a good Muslim character to make others feel the influence of Islam on your life.

You will be granted the same reward as that of anyone you succeed to guide to Islam. First of all, kindly invite your family and friends to Islam. Present a cassette, book, or even a brochure to the one you are inviting because this will help in clarifying the message you want to convey. Always recourse to Allah for help, ask Him to grant you success and guide others to Islam.

Never pass a ruling on behalf of your religion unless you are absolutely sure it is correct. In pursuit of knowledge, you must only inquire about Islam from people trusted for their honesty and religious knowledge.

Never participate in non-Islamic occasions such as Christmas, New Year, and Valentine’s Day… etc because you are a Muslim and your religion is the true religion of God. We only have two Islamic Eids (festivals): one is the first day of the tenth lunar month (name Shawwal) and the other is the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month (named Thul-Hijjah). When you intend to do a good deed, do it for the sake of Allah and His reward.

Always depend on Allah and resort to Him in all that concerns you. Thank Allah for His kindness and remember that you always need Allah’s help and assistance..

Always remember that Allah is seeing you. That He is always with you because He fully knows what you’re doing and what you’re up to. Bear in mind that Allah is able to do whatever He wants.

Whenever you commit a sin, turn to Allah in repentance, ask Him forgiveness, and never despair or say, “ I have committed many sins, therefore, I won’t repent”. Never hold a negative attitude about Allah because Allah is very Merciful, Most forgiving.

Do you want success and prosperity? I suppose you do, so be patient because the path to Hell Fire in the Hereafter is very easy and everyone can take this path easily (but the consequences are extremely appalling and regrettable!). On the other hand, the path to Paradise in not that easy, therefore, you must maintain patience, keep steady, and have control over your lusts and evil desires to win this priceless reward.