Found this post at this Najanajwa's blog, edited it a bit by putting some pictures taken from tumblr, divided it into 2 parts & tadaaaa! May we gain some benefits from it, InsyaAllah & feel free to share it at your blog :)
How to Become a Better Muslimah {Part 1}
If you are a Muslimah who feels that she has been lacking in her religious duties, it is not too late to turn that around, regardless of your age or what you have done. Here are some things you can do to become a better Muslimah:
1. Discover what are the influences causing you to turn your back on your religion come
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Maybe you can trace back the cause to either family situations or friends that are leading you in the wrong path. Leave the friends. They will not be there on judgment day when you have to face Allah on your own. If it is because of family, it is a little more difficult. This is where the next steps will come in handy
2. Wear hijab
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If you are truly devoted to turning over a new leaf and becoming the best Muslimah that you can be, you must wear the hijab. The hijab is not just a piece of cloth that covers hair, it changes you mentally and spiritually. Think of it as a way for Allah to protect the women. As soon as you wear the hijab, hopefully, your whole perspective on self-respect and values will automatically change. Consider the additional benefits of the face veil (niqaab)
3. Pray five times a day
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Before you get on the prayer rug, learn what the prayer words mean to enhance your contemplation within prayer. If you do not speak Arabic, try to find some translated versions of the prayer and take some time to read and understand what the words mean. Start making prayer a normal part of your day, the way eating is needed to us, our spiritual food is prayers
4. Read the Quran
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Again, you can read it in English {or Bahasa Melayu in our case} if you are not fluent in Arabic. Reading the Quran will help establish a useful relationship with Allah and will also allow you to understand how beautiful the religion is. Listening to it (you can find videos online) also makes you feel closer to Allah
5. Learn more about Islam
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Know what you have to do (which is called ‘wajib’ things) and what you can’t do (haram things). The Internet is a valuable source to search for Islamic rules and regulations and the punishments that apply if they are broken. The punishments may sometimes seem severe, but they are there to protect society and guide the believers to follow the way of Allah (SWT)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
{To be continued}
