Ways to Attain Nearness to Allah
✍ تحrīr: Qārī Usāmah bin ‘Abd al-Salām
Attaining nearness to Allah is the highest and most sacred goal of every human life. For women as well, the paths to attain the closeness of Allah are open — in fact, at times, the trials, sacrifices, and sincerity of a woman can draw her even closer to her Lord.
Below are the comprehensive ways through which a woman can attain the nearness of Allah:
① Sincerity and Purity of Intention
Every action must be purely for Allah. Whether it is household chores, raising children, or acts of worship — if done for the pleasure of Allah, they become acts of worship.
"وما أمروا إلا لیعبدوا الله مخلصين له الدين”
(البينة: 5)
"And they were commanded not, but that they should worship Allah, making the religion purely His."
② Observance of Prayer
The five daily prayers are obligatory upon women just as they are upon men. If a woman performs them with gentleness, humility, and submission, it brings her close to Allah.
"أَقِمِ الصَّلَاةَ لِذِكْرِي”
(طٰهٰ: 14)
"Establish the prayer for My remembrance."
③ Modesty and Chastity
In Islam, a woman’s modesty is her greatest beauty. If she adopts modesty in her gaze, speech, clothing, and behavior, she becomes very close to Allah.
The examples of Sayyidah Fāṭimah (RA), Sayyidah Maryam (AS), and other pious women are the finest illustrations of this. ④ Connection with the Qur’an
Reciting the Qur’an daily, understanding its meanings, and acting upon it grants a woman peace of heart and strengthens her bond with Allah.
“The Qur’an is the light of your heart, the blessing of your home, and the path towards your Lord.” ⑤ Service to Creation and Good Conduct
Kindness towards parents, husband, children, in-laws, and neighbors is highly beloved to Allah.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:"The best woman is the one who pleases her husband, nurtures her children, and keeps the fear of Allah in her heart."
⑥ Connection with Supplications and Dhikr
Engaging in the remembrance of Allah, reciting tasbīḥ, and making heartfelt supplications all bring a woman closer to her Lord.
Simple forms of Dhikr:- سبحان اللہ وبحمدہ، سبحان اللہ العظیم
- لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له
- يا حي يا قيوم برحمتك أستغيث
⑦ Wealth of Patience and Gratitude
A woman faces many trials in life — the attitude of her husband, issues with children, financial struggles — but the woman who exercises patience and expresses gratitude becomes beloved to Allah.
"إن الله مع الصابرين”
(البقرۃ: 153)
"Indeed, Allah is with those who are patient."
⑧ Nightly Connection with Allah in Solitude
When all are asleep, and a woman weeps before her Lord in solitude, falls into prostration, and says:
"O Allah! I desire only Your pleasure"
— then the heavens and the earth bear witness that she is near to her Lord.
