Hadiths
The Messenger of God - may God’s prayers and peace be upon him - said: (Whoever treads a path in search of knowledge, God will make easy for him a path to Paradise).
The Messenger of God - may God’s prayers and peace be upon him - said: (Whoever God wants good for, He makes him understand the religion)
The Messenger of God - may God’s prayers and peace be upon him - said: (Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim).
The Messenger of God - may God’s prayers and peace be upon him - said: (If a person dies, his work is cut off except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who
Faith Faith in God 1029 2026-08-03

I want what will strengthen my faith.

Question
I perform the prayers, fast, and fulfill the other obligatory acts of worship, but sometimes I feel that my faith is weak, as though I am not doing enough for my religion. What strengthens faith and increases certainty?
Answer

Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. To proceed:

Faith (Iman) increases through obedience to Allah and decreases through sin. What you are experiencing is something many believers go through. The important thing is to strengthen your relationship with Allah and not surrender to periods of spiritual weakness.

How Can I Strengthen My Faith?

Among the greatest means of increasing faith are:

  • Frequently reciting the Qur'an with reflection and acting upon its teachings.
  • Regularly remembering Allah (dhikr), seeking His forgiveness, and often saying: Subhan Allah (Glory be to Allah), Alhamdulillah (Praise be to Allah), La ilaha illa Allah (There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah), and Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest).
  • Performing the prayers on time and maintaining all obligatory acts of worship.
  • Increasing voluntary acts of worship, such as night prayer (Qiyam al-Layl), voluntary fasting, and charity.
  • Keeping the company of righteous people and staying away from sinful companions and religious innovations.
  • Frequently supplicating to Allah, asking Him for steadfastness and guidance.

Allah, the Exalted, says:

"Indeed, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find tranquility."

He also says:

"The believers are only those whose hearts tremble when Allah is mentioned, and when His verses are recited to them, it increases them in faith, and upon their Lord they rely."

Do Not Underestimate Your Good Deeds

Do not think that your acts of worship are insignificant or without value. The deeds most beloved to Allah are those done sincerely for His sake and performed consistently, even if they are small. What matters is that your heart remains attached to Allah, striving to obey Him, hoping for His mercy, and fearing falling short.

Summary

Whoever wishes to increase their faith should recite the Qur'an frequently, remember Allah often, maintain the obligatory acts of worship, strive in voluntary acts of worship, keep the company of the righteous, avoid the causes of heedlessness, and frequently ask Allah for steadfastness. Hearts are between two Fingers of the Most Merciful, and He turns them as He wills.

And Allah knows best.