In our world, we are often absorbed by a fast-paced daily life: notifications, obligations, work, studies, social media, etc. This race for time and money sometimes leaves little room for our spiritual growth. Yet Islam encourages us to integrate faith into every aspect of our lives. The question then becomes: how can we grow spiritually in a simple and consistent way?
The answer lies in the power of small habits. Small gestures repeated every day can transform our faith and our relationship with Allah.
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are consistent, even if they are small.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
This teaching reminds us that regularity outweighs quantity. Even a simple act, if repeated sincerely, can become a source of barakah and bring us closer to Allah.
Big resolutions are often hard to maintain. How many times do we decide to read the entire Qur’an in one month, to pray qiyām al-layl every night, or to do hours of dhikr, only to give up after a few days?
Micro-habits help us avoid this trap. They reduce psychological resistance: reading just one page of the Qur’an feels much easier than reading a long sūrah. Saying “Subḥāna Allāh” 33 times seems simple, but repeated daily, this adds up to thousands of praises each month.
With this approach, acts of worship become natural and smooth. They fit into our lives without disrupting them. Little by little, these small actions shape our hearts and become anchored in our daily life.
A powerful concept for integrating new practices is “habit stacking,” which means associating a new habit with an already existing routine.
This can be done very simply:
👉 After Fajr prayer, take one minute to recite a specific dhikr.
👉 Before eating or drinking, say “Bismillah” with mindfulness.
👉 When going outside or starting an activity, recite the relevant supplications.
👉 During transport, use that moment to read/listen to the Qur’an or do dhikr.
Each action already present in your day becomes an anchor point. Over time, these reminders bring the heart closer to Allah without causing overload.
Identify the moments that happen without fail: waking up, wudū’, meals, commuting, breaks. These are the best moments to anchor your new habits.
Start with dhikr, a single page of Qur’an, or a single intention. The goal is not quantity, but quality and consistency.
For example, after each obligatory prayer, read a verse or do dhikr.
It is better to read two verses per day for a month than to read two hizb in one day and then stop.
Thank Allah for granting you the ability to do this act, even if it is small. This creates intrinsic motivation.
Ask Allah: “O Turner of the hearts, keep my heart firm upon Your religion.”
Instead of creating a rigid checklist, visualize your day as a series of opportunities to remember Allah.
You wake up in the morning: start by praying Fajr and doing your morning adhkār. While having breakfast, softly recite some dhikr. On your way to work or studies, instead of scrolling on your phone, use the journey to make dhikr or listen to a sūrah.
At lunch break, take a minute to thank Allah for the food. After eating, read a verse or make dhikr.
Before sleeping, read Surat al-Mulk and the protective surahs, do your evening adhkār, then go to sleep with a peaceful heart.
These small actions, repeated day after day, turn an ordinary day into a journey of remembrance and gratitude.
It is normal to have less productive days or moments of weakness. Do not be discouraged:
👉 If you forget a habit, restart the next day without guilt.
👉 If a practice seems too heavy, make it even lighter: even one phrase of dhikr is better than nothing.
👉 If you forget often, set reminders on your phone or planner.
👉 Keep in mind that every return to Allah is a victory, no matter how many times you have stumbled.
Over time, these micro-habits:
👉 Strengthen your inner discipline,
👉 Bring peace to your heart by constantly reminding you of your mission as a servant,
👉 Create a regular connection with the Qur’an and supplications,
👉 Prepare you for greater acts of worship, such as qiyām al-layl or voluntary fasts.
Small habits are not insignificant. They are like seeds: invisible at first, but capable of growing into a strong tree when watered every day.
Islam encourages us to move forward step by step, with consistency and sincerity. Today, choose a single micro-habit and commit to repeating it for the next few weeks. Observe how your heart reacts and how your connection with Allah deepens.
Remember that every dhikr, every verse, every prayer counts on your scale of good deeds. It is these small, consistent, and sincere efforts that, in shā’ Allāh, will lead you to a purer heart and stronger faith.
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