Ikhlâs and Taqwâ: Sincerity and Piety

The most important things that afford meaning to one's life are piety and sincerity. The former, taqwa, is to curb one's desires of the flesh and to strengthen the spiritual potential through prayers to Allah and doing good deeds for humanity. Hence taqwa is required in every field of life, in our belief, worship, in our dealings with others, even in our every breath.