6 Ways to Get Closer to Allah, as the Key to a Blessed Life

Kapanlagi.com - Approaching Allah SWT can provide peace of mind and heart to the person who does it. The closer a person is to Allah, the more blessings and favors they will have in their life.

Allah SWT has given His servants abundant blessings and graces, even without end. Through these blessings, Allah gets closer to His servants. However, as humans, we often feel content and always feel lacking.

There are always things that make humans complain about what Allah has given them. This can lead to a heavier and less enjoyable life. It can also bring out despicable qualities such as greed, envy, and anger due to unfulfilled worldly desires.

One key to a blessed life is to approach Allah SWT. By being close to Allah SWT, a servant will be more grateful for the blessings of life and will have inner and outer peace.

So, how can one approach Allah as the key to a blessed life?

Allah is indeed very close to His servants, but sometimes a servant distances themselves from Allah. However, there are several ways to get closer to Allah as the key to a blessed life.

Here are 6 ways to get closer to Allah SWT as the key to a blessed life that are summarized from various sources.

1. Establishing Prayer

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One of the ways a Muslim can get closer to Allah SWT is by establishing prayer. Through prayer, Muslims can get closer to Allah SWT. Prayer is a mandatory worship that every Muslim must perform.

Establishing prayer can also bring peace to the soul and physical health of a person, making their life happier. Both obligatory and voluntary prayers can be performed by Muslims as a way to get closer to Allah.

Of course, by following what is commanded, it will make Allah SWT pleased and make you closer to Him.

2. Berdzikir

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Berdzikir is a way to get closer to Allah SWT that you can do. Berdzikir can be done after performing obligatory and recommended prayers like salah.

By definition, dhikr is mentioning the name of Allah by reciting tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, takbir, taqdis, and others. So by reciting dhikr, it can be a way to get closer to Allah SWT.

3. Reading the Quran

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The Quran is the holy book that Allah SWT has revealed to Prophet Muhammad SAW. As Muslims, we are commanded to read and practice the Quran. The Quran also serves as a guide to human life and a guidance from Allah.

So by reading each verse of the Quran and practicing it, Allah will be closer to His servants. Besides bringing rewards, reading the Quran will also make life full of blessings.

4. Praying

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The next way to get closer to Allah SWT is through prayer. Praying is a way for a servant to ask, surrender, and plead for something to the Creator. Muslims are indeed encouraged to surrender all life's problems and complain to Allah SWT.

Therefore, through prayer becomes a way for a servant to communicate with Allah SWT. You will feel closer to Allah when you pray. You can pray after prayer or when you receive an unexpected blessing.

Ask Allah when you need help or a way out. Because, by praying, you will feel that Allah is there and so close to you to overcome all kinds of life's problems.

Imam Al Muzani rahimahullah in Syarhus Sunnah once said,

"Allah is close when someone prays. Allah's power is far from creatures, impossible to be defeated by creatures."

5. Avoiding Prohibitions

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Anything that is prohibited and brings harm should be avoided if you want to be closer to Allah. For example, staying away from sinful acts, sinful deeds, reprehensible actions, hurting your parents' feelings, and other forbidden acts.

By doing so, you can fulfill what Allah has commanded and avoid His prohibitions as a way to get closer to Him and live a blessed life.

6. Always Be Grateful

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Another way to get closer to Allah SWT is by always being grateful. Gratitude means accepting what Allah has given in life sincerely and without complaining. You can always be grateful by fully realizing that the blessings and sustenance received are solely gifts and generosity from Allah SWT.

There are two ways to express gratitude, namely expressing it verbally and utilizing the blessings given by giving charity or making the best use of them.

So those are the 6 ways to get closer to Allah and live a blessed life. By remembering Allah and getting closer to Him, life will become more peaceful and full of blessings.

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