Hadith 21

Say "I Believe in Allah" Then Be Steadfast

قل آمنت بالله ثم استقم

قُلْ آمَنْت بِاَللَّهِ ثُمَّ اسْتَقِمْ

Translation

Say "I believe in Allah" then be steadfast.

Narrated by

Sufyan ibn Abdullah al-Thaqafi

سفيان بن عبد الله الثقفي رضي الله عنه

Source

Sahih Muslim

صحيح مسلم

Explanation

When asked for advice that would make him need no other, the Prophet gave this comprehensive response: belief followed by consistent practice. Steadfastness (istiqamah) is the key.

Key Lessons

  • 1Faith must be followed by consistency
  • 2Steadfastness is essential
  • 3Simple advice can be comprehensive
  • 4Consistency is better than intensity