Short and Simple Acts with Huge Rewards in Islam
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Short and Simple Acts with Huge Rewards in Islam

Short and Simple Acts with Huge Rewards in Islam. Islam is a religion of ease, mercy, and boundless opportunities for earning divine rewards. Even the smallest deeds, when performed with sincerity, can carry immense blessings from Allah (SWT). The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized that consistency in simple acts of worship can outweigh grand but sporadic efforts.

In this blog, we’ll explore some of these effortless yet highly rewarding actions that every Muslim can incorporate into daily life.

1. Reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas (3 or 10 Times)

Reward Equivalent to Reciting the Entire Quran

  • Action: Recite Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad (Surah Al-Ikhlas) three times.
  • Reward: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: *”By Him in Whose Hand my soul is! That (Surah No. 112) equals one-third of the Qur’an.”* 1
  • Bonus: Reciting it ten times earns a palace in Jannah 1.

2. Saying “Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi” (100 Times Daily)

Oceans of Sins Forgiven

  • Action: Repeat سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ (“Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him”) 100 times a day.
  • Reward: “Whoever says this 100 times, all his sins will be forgiven even if they were as much as the foam of the sea.” 114

3. Frequent Dhikr: “La ilaha illa Allah”

The Best Remembrance After the Quran

  • Action: Regularly recite لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ (“There is no god but Allah”).
  • Reward: The Prophet (ﷺ) called it the best dhikr, a key to Paradise and a means of erasing sins 1.

4. Dua for Protection from Hellfire

The Fire Itself Prays for Your Safety

  • Action: Say اللَّهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ (“O Allah, protect me from the Fire”) three times daily.
  • Reward: “The Fire will say: ‘O Allah, protect him from me.’” 1

5. Praying 2 Rak’ah After Wudu

A Path to Paradise

  • Action: Perform two voluntary rak’ahs after ablution.
  • Reward: The Companion Bilal (RA) was promised Jannah for this simple habit 8.

6. Smiling & Kindness

Charity Without Spending Wealth

  • Action: Smile at others, help someone, or remove harm from their path.
  • Reward: “Every good deed is charity… even meeting your brother with a cheerful face.” 38

7. Morning & Evening Adhkar

Protection & Mountains of Rewards

  • Action: Recite morning/evening supplications (e.g., Ayat al-Kursi, Subhan Allah 33x, Alhamdulillah 33x, Allahu Akbar 34x).
  • Reward: “Whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi after every obligatory prayer, nothing prevents them from entering Jannah except death.” 13

8. Sending Salawat on the Prophet (ﷺ)

Divine Blessings & Elevated Status

  • Action: Frequently say اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ (“O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad”).
  • Reward: “Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah sends ten upon them.” 14

9. Giving Respite to a Debtor

Charity Multiplied Daily

  • Action: Be lenient with someone struggling to repay a debt.
  • Reward: “Whoever gives respite to a debtor in difficulty will have charity equal to the debt for every day.” 2

10. Gratitude (Shukr) in Words & Actions

Increased Blessings & Barakah

  • Action: Acknowledge Allah’s favors verbally (Alhamdulillah) and through good deeds.
  • Reward: “If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor].” (Quran 14:7) 7

Final Thoughts

Islam teaches that sincerity and consistency matter more than the scale of the deed. Even reading about these acts with the intention to practice them is a step toward divine reward. Start small, stay steady, and watch how these simple habits transform your spiritual scale on Judgment Day.

May Allah (SWT) accept our efforts and make us among those whose small deeds weigh heavily in the Hereafter. Ameen.

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