Alhamdulillah wizeboy have said it all thanks

purifying the heart always and abiding by the lessons of Qur'an 2 verse 177.

Follow the pillars of Islam and the 6 articles of faith. Avoiding the big sins like fornication, adultery, shirk, stealing. etc

We must always strive doin gud deeds always and never being contented

May Allah (SWT) in his infinite mercy accept our good deeds as an act of Ibada and forgive our sins.

Amin.

poundlander:
there is nothing like a BETTER muslim, it is expected of a muslim to be better than their contemporary. BEING AN IDEAL MUSLIM would have been a better Subject. Ma Salam

Who are their contemporary?

I chose not to use the word ideal Muslim, as that is an unattainable state. Ideal means perfect, flawless, optimal, being the best possible. And it's about striving to become a better you, a better Muslim than you are the competition is your self not someone else.

Sissie:
What does being a better Muslim mean to you?

Many times we think praying Five daily salat, wearing the hijab, keeping the beard etc is the basis of being a good Muslim, while I do not disagree to it the question is, is that all? Is that were many of us end it? Isn't it wider than this. Afteral we all agree Islam is a way of life, is your life itself dawah?

What does being a good Muslim mean to you?

Salam alaykum

Being a good muslim: the first step is to be very conscious of your salah (5 daily prayers) because the prophet (saw) said and I quote " the first thing that a servant would be asked about on the day of judgment is as-salat and if it is good every other deeds would be regarded good as well, and if it is bad all other good deeds wouldn't be regarded.

2ndly : A Muslim should be a mercy to all Allah's creatures, because the prophet (saw) said n I quote: I have not being raised as a prophet except to come and perfect good conduct (moral/generosity/kindness etc)

And remember Allah says in the glorious Quran that Our salat is meant to take us away from bad deeds/vises and every sort of evil and to enjoined us to always do good.

Also Allah affirmed it in the glorious Quran in so many verses that " Those who believe and do righteous deed" for them there is a great reward.

Wa Allahu a'alam