5 tips to be Constant in doing Good Deeds

1) Keep Focus: The world is attractive and mesmerizing, but a believer can not afford to lose focus of his destination (Paradise). If he remains alert and focused, he will reach his destination, but if he indulges himself in the worldly charms, he will fail. So, constantly remind yourself of your end. Messenger of Allah (S) said, "Remember more often the destroyer of pleasures - death.'' [At-Tirmidhi] (Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsjZc-Zkr9g )

2) Build Taqwa (Fear of Allah): Taqwa is what will keep you going on and on tirelessly. Only those who have knowledge about Allah and about the life after death, truly fear Him as He should be feared, and only those will stay away from His disobedience. So, read about what awaits you in the life after your death and infuse the love for Jannah and fear of Hell in your heart. (Check out "The Hereafter" at http://www.hoor-al-ayn.com/lectures/anwar-al-awlaki/ )

3) Gain ‘ilm (knowledge): Read the Qur’an and ahaadith (sayings of the prophet s.a.w.s.) and scholarly advices about the various methods of ibaadah (worship) that will reap you rewards and increase your closeness with Allah. (Check out: http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/hadeeth/riyad/08/book08.htm ).

4) Don’t burden yourself: Prophet s.a.w.s said "Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way.” (Sahih Bukhari). Assign yourself only as much as you will be able to do constantly. There are several ways to earn rewards (as given in the link above), from personal level (Qur’an, Salaah, Dhikr) to social level (Helping others in their work, meeting fellow muslims cheerfully, giving counsel, etc.). Choose the forms of ibaadah that are easiest and best for you and be constant in doing them. “The most beloved deeds to Allah are the most regular and constant even though it were small." (Bukhari)

5) Keep record: Every morning when you wake up, revise the list of things-to-do, organize the hours of the day and perform the tasks without fail. The most important tip to be constant in performing good deeds is to evaluate yourself each night before going to sleep- remember the day that passed by, ask yourself if you have fulfilled all your obligations towards Allah almighty and His slaves, and think of ways of improving your imaan and aamaal (deeds).