11/04/2026
In Islam, righteous acts (often called good deeds) are actions that are pleasing to Allah and done with sincere intention. They include both acts of worship and good behavior toward others.
A righteous act must have:
1. Sincerity (Ikhlāṣ): done for Allah alone
2. Correctness: done according to Islamic teachings
Righteous Acts
A. Acts of worship
These are direct عبادات (acts of worship), such as:
1. Performing the five daily prayers (Ṣalāh)
2. Fasting during Ramadan (Ṣawm)
3.Giving charity (Zakāh and Ṣadaqah)
4.Performing pilgrimage (Ḥajj)
5. Reciting and following the Qur’an
B. Good character and behavior
Islam strongly emphasizes how you treat others:
1. Being honest and truthful
2. Respecting parents
3. Helping the poor and needy
4. Forgiving others
5. Keeping promises
C. Everyday good deeds
Even simple actions count if done sincerely:
1. Smiling at others
2. Removing harm from the road
3. Speaking kindly
4. Feeding someone
Position Of Righteous Acts
1. They bring you closer to Allah
2. They earn rewards (thawāb)
3. They help in the Hereafter (Day of Judgment)
4. They improve society and relationships
Righteous acts in Islam are anything good you do sincerely for Allah, whether it is worship or kindness to people.
May Allāh accept all our acts and reward all our deeds.@all
May Allāh bless our esteemed lecturer.@Sheikh Sulaimon ❤🙏
May Allāh bless the Islamic foundation.
Best regards from AAIF.☪️