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what is considered as a good deed?

Allâh has blessed His slaves with certain seasons of goodness, in which hasanât (rewards for good deeds) are multiplied, sayi’ât (bad deeds) are forgiven, people’s status is raised, the hearts of the believers turn to their Master, those who purify themselves attain success and those who corrupt themselves fail. One of the greatest acts of worship is fasting.

It is through faith that we know the reality of Allâh’s commands and prohibitions, or reward and punishment, and it is through patience that we carry out His instructions and abstain from that which He has prohibited.

"Abstain from the forbidden and you will be the most devout worshippers amongst the people. Be content with what Allah allocates for you from provision and you will be the richest of people. Be good to your neighbor and you will be a believer. Love for the people what you love for yourself and you will be a Muslim and do not increase in laughter because too much laughter kills the heart. “ - Prophet Muhammad (SAWS)

‘Umar ibn al-Khattâb (RA) said: “The best days we ever lived were by virtue of patience, and if patience were to take the shape of a man, he would be a noble and generous man.”

Increasing the Imân which Allâh commands us to have, and which is a trait of His believing worshipers, can be achieved through different means.

The Great Shaikh Al-Khatîb Al-Baghdâdî in the introduction of his book, "Iqtidâ-ul-'Ilm Al-'Amal" gives sincere advice to the student of Knowledge.

"In the battle between reason/religion and whims/desires, we have the following weapons at our disposal..."

An abridged translation of "`Uddat as-sabirin wa dhakhirat ash-shakirin"

The Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Islaam is to testify that there is no deity worthy of worship but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, to perform prayers, to give zakaah, to fast in Ramadaan, and to make the pilgrimage to the House if you are able to do so.”