Islam is easy religion but it is often conveyed by half-knowledged people that it is a tough religion. This becomes the reason many people shrink away from Islam and go far from it. Thus, in this post, we are sharing that Islam offers greater convenience at every stage of life.
Islam is Easy; Understand Through the Context of Hadiths
Practising Islam is all easier and comprehensively preached by the Holy Quran and our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Islam adheres to fundamental human psychology and human nature so it becomes all easier to immerse yourself in it.
The concept of practising Islam is easier and it is shown in the Hadith below.
Narrated by Abu Hurairah: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said,
“Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded; and gain strength by offering the Salat (prayers) in the mornings, afternoons, and during the last hours of the night.”
(Shahih Bukhari 39, Book 2, Hadith 32)
It is extracted from the Hadith that we should not make things difficult in the religion and not overburden ourselves by going tough and extreme for achieving perfection. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at different places explained that we don’t need to be perfect in our Ibadah but make our intentions pure and have our hopes in Almighty Allah. If our intentions are pure then we will be rewarded best by our Creator.
However, Islam is easy to practise but it does not mean that we could get lazy in performing our Ibadah. Do all worship on time like five prayers, fasting in Ramadan and zakat.
In this regard, here are some learnings from the hadith:
1. Best Religion is Easy
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “The best of your religion is that which is easiest, the best of your religion is that which is easiest.” (Musnad Ahmad)
Islam has given us chances to offer ibadah that makes our lives easier and gives us peace of mind and soul. By following Islam we become contented and fulfilled within ourselves. However, when we are practising Islam, we should not ignore our families and other life chores.
2. Do Little Deeds but Consistently
We as Muslims sometimes make ourselves bounded to religion rigidly and then as a result we overburden ourselves. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) asked his believers to perform good deeds even few in quantity but do them constantly. Here is the hadith mentioning this concept:
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was asked,
“What deeds are loved most by Allah?” He said, “The most regular constant deeds even though they may be few.” He added, “Don’t take upon yourselves, except the deeds which are within your ability.”
(Bukhari)
So the deeds loveable by Almighty Allah are the ones performed consistently even big or small. Thus we should concentrate to do them as these good deeds will yield us good rewards by the will of Almighty Allah.
3. Allah Doesn’t Ask Perfection
Allah does not ask for perfection in Ibadah but sincerity and pure intentions. Though Allah and Our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) asked us ts to offer prayers and other deeds from the heart.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said,
“All children of Adam are sinners, and the best of those who sin are those who repent.” (Tirmidhi)
Above Hadith told that Allah wants progression and not perfection. Humans always make mistakes and commit sins but the best of us are ones who repent sincerely intending to not do that sin in the future.
4. Have Your Positive Hope in Allah
Even there are tough times and impossible situations, we need to keep positive hopes in Allah’s mercy. One hadith that explains this as
Abu Hurayrah reported that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“Allah says, ‘I am as My servant expects Me to be.”
(Bukhari)
Another hadith explains:
Abu Huraira reported: Prophet Muhammad ﷺsaid,
“Call upon Allah with certainty that He will answer you. Know that Allah will not answer the supplication of a heart that is negligent and distracted.”
(Tirmidhi)
5. Prayer Leads Us to Strength and Patience
The Qur’an states:
“Oh you who believe! Seek help with patient perseverance and prayer, for Allah is with those who patiently persevere.”
(2:153)
There are several verses in the Qur’an where prayer and patience are mentioned together. These prayers are the source to get peace and patience from the hecticness of life. So perform your prayers and yield the rewards in this life and hereafter.
With that being said, Islam is an easy religion that invites believers to practise it from the heart and please Almighty Allah. May we get to the righteous path and get to paradise. Aameen!
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