20 Easy Islamic Deeds With Immense Rewards
Discover 20 light and easy daily deeds in Islam that carry massive rewards, from Dhuha prayer and dhikr to charity, smiling, and seeking knowledge.
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Introduction
As Muslims, we constantly strive for ways to elevate our acts of worship. Below are 20 light and easy deeds that carry immense rewards and can be seamlessly integrated into our daily routines.
1. Performing the Dhuha Prayer
The Dhuha prayer is a voluntary mid-morning prayer that invites sustenance. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "In the human body there are 360 joints, and each joint must give charity." He was asked, "Who can do that, O Messenger of Allah?" He replied, "Two units of Dhuha prayer suffice for that." Narrated by Muslim
2. Reciting the Qur'an
Reciting the Qur'an daily brings tranquility to the heart. Allah says in Surah Al-Isra, verse 9:
إِنَّ هَـٰذَا ٱلۡقُرۡءَانَ يَۡهۡدِي لِلَّتِي هِيَ أَقۡوَمُ
Meaning: "Indeed, this Qur'an guides to that which is most suitable."
3. Engaging in Dhikr
Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) is an act of worship that can be performed at any moment. Allah says in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 152:
فَٱذۡكُرُونِيٓ أَذۡكُرۡكُمۡ
Meaning: "So remember Me; I will remember you."
4. Giving Sadaqah
Sadaqah (voluntary charity) opens doors to provisions and divine blessings. The Prophet said, "Charity does not decrease wealth." Narrated by Muslim
5. Being Dutiful to Parents
Allah commands us in Surah Al-Isra, verse 23:
وَبِٱلۡوَٰلِدَيۡنِ إِحۡسَـٰنًا
Meaning: "And to parents, good treatment."
6. Maintaining Family Ties (Silaturahmi)
The Prophet said, "Whoever loves that he be granted more wealth and that his lease of life be prolonged, then he should unite his ties of kinship." Narrated by al-Bukhari
7. Seeking Forgiveness Through Istighfar
Allah states in Surah Nuh, verses 10–12:
فَقُلْتُ اسْتَغْفِرُوا رَبَّكُمْ إِنَّهُ كَانَ غَفَّارًا
Meaning: "And said, 'Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Indeed, He is ever a Perpetual Forgiver.'"
8. Reciting the Supplication for Leaving the House
The Prophet taught us to say, "Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah" (In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah; there is no might nor power except with Allah).
9. Performing the Night Prayer (Tahajjud)
Allah says in Surah Al-Isra, verse 79:
وَمِنَ ٱلَّيۡلِ فَتَهَجَّدۡ بِهِۦ نَافِلَةٗ لَّكَ عَسَىٰٓ أَن يَبۡعَثَكَ رَبُّكَ مَقَامٗا مَّحۡمُودٗا
Meaning: "And from [part of] the night, pray with it as additional [worship] for you; it is expected that your Lord will resurrect you to a praised station."
10. Reciting the Sleep Supplication
The Prophet instructed us to recite before sleeping, "Bismika allahumma amutu wa ahya" (In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live).
11. Spreading the Greeting of Peace (Salam)
The Prophet said, "Spread the greeting of peace amongst yourselves, and you will love one another." Narrated by Muslim
12. Helping Others
The Prophet said, "Whoever fulfills the needs of his brother, Allah will fulfill his needs." Narrated by al-Bukhari
13. Fasting Voluntary Fasts
The Prophet said, "Fasting is a shield." Narrated by al-Bukhari
14. Performing Sunnah Rawatib Prayers
The Prophet said, "Whoever is regular in performing twelve units of prayer of the Sunnah rawatib, Allah will build a house for him in Paradise." Narrated by Muslim
15. Expressing Gratitude (Shukr)
Allah declares in Surah Ibrahim, verse 7:
لَئِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمۡ
Meaning: "If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]."
16. Practicing Patience (Sabr)
Allah says in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 153:
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ
Meaning: "Indeed, Allah is with the patient."
17. Saying Bismillah Before Every Action
The Prophet said, "Every matter of importance that is not begun with the remembrance of Allah [Bismillah] is severed from blessing." Narrated by Abu Dawud
18. Attending Gatherings of Knowledge
The Prophet said, "Whoever treads a path seeking knowledge, Allah will make easy for him the path to Paradise." Narrated by Muslim
19. Reciting Tasbih, Tahmid, and Takbir
The Prophet said, "The most beloved words to Allah are four: Subhanallah (Glory be to Allah), Alhamdulillah (All praise is due to Allah), La ilaha illallah (There is no deity except Allah), and Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest)." Narrated by Muslim
20. Giving a Smile as Charity
The Prophet said, "Your smile for your brother is charity." Narrated by al-Tirmidhi
