7 Important way to be successful

According to Allah in the Qur’an, the way to be successful is to Fear Him much, and to love and remember Him much, as well as often mentioning His Name. This also involves remembering His Graces upon you, worshipping Him, and begging His forgiveness. The main principles for being successful are comprised of obeying Allah and His Messenger, doing your duty to Him, seeking the means of approach to Him, by abstaining from that which is bad and doing that which is good. We need to strive hard in His Cause as much as we can, have patience, and avoid haughtiness.

The way to success involves performing some specific deeds, while avoiding the taking of some specific actions, such as performing Salat and refusing to perform sins. The Qur’an mentions the following seven actions/abstentions:

1 . Eat not Riba’ (Usury/Interest).
2 . Endure and be more patient than your enemy.
3 . Take a firm stand when you meet the enemy.
4 . Bow down and prostrate (Salat).
5 . (Women) lower gaze and protect private parts.
6 . Women not to show their adornment and draw over their veil.
7 . Avoid intoxicants, gambling and divining.

(cf. Verses 2:189; 3:130, 200; 5:35, 90, 100; 7:69; 8:45; 22:77; 24:31; 62:10)