To achieve piety in youth, one should strengthen their relationship with God through worship and make efforts to choose good friends.
Piety, which means being God-fearing and drawing closer to Allah, is a fundamental principle of Islam. In the Holy Quran, Allah repeatedly emphasizes the significance of piety and calls upon believers to adhere to it. One of the primary ways to attain piety in youth is to strengthen the connection with Allah through prayer and supplication. In Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 183, it is said: "O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous." This verse indicates that worship and abstaining from forbidden actions are ways to enhance piety. Moreover, studying the Quran and reflecting on its verses contributes to the spiritual growth of the youth. In Surah آل عمران, verse 102, Allah advises: "O you who have believed, fear Allah as He should be feared and do not die except as Muslims." This instructs Muslims to always prioritize piety in their lives. Finally, surrounding oneself with good friends and choosing companions who are God-fearing can greatly impact an individual’s spiritual growth. Young people should strive to achieve piety through suitable and effective activities while also adhering to moral principles such as honesty, justice, and respect for others.
O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous.
O you who have believed, fear Allah as He should be feared and do not die except as Muslims.
On a beautiful spring day, a boy named Ali was on his way to school. Along the way, he met a friend named Hussein, who was always religious and pious. Ali asked Hussein how he could choose piety and righteousness in his youth. Hussein smiled and said, 'Dear Ali, establish a better relationship with God through prayer and choose good friends who will guide you on the right path.' Ali was inspired and decided to focus on his piety.