Al-Hikmah University Central Journal
THE APPLICATION OF TAQWA IN OUR SOCIAL LIFE (A CASE STUDY OF BIDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE)
Abstract
This research work intends o discuss the application of Taqwa into our Daily Life (A Case Study of Bida Local Government Area of Niger State). The concept of Taqwa into our social life, signitreance in the life of believes, the research work analyses how the application of Taqwa in our social life can be developed and sustained among the people of Bida Local Government Area which is done by soul purification such as Taubah (Repentance), Muraqabah (Supervision), Muhasabah (self-Evaluation) and Mujahadah (Continuous Striving) e.t.c And the obstacles that associated with the application of Taqwa into our social life like Nifaq (Hypocrisy), Riya’u (show of), Hasada (Envy), Hawa (Self desire), Kibru (Arrogance and Pride), Shawat (Lust) and ‘Adawah (Enmity and Hatred) etc. The factors that can promote the application of-Taqwa in our social life that is love of Allah and His Messenger, shunning idle speech, shunning attachment to the world, continuous remembrance of Allah, freeing the heart from malice, rancor and enmity and avoiding doubtful things. Finally, suggestions were given on how to promote the application in the mind of people of Bid Local Government Area of Niger State specifically and even the world generally.