fastaqim

Fastaqim is the transliteration of the Arabic phrase fa-istaqim, meaning “and be steadfast” or “so stand firm.” It derives from the root q-w-m, with related forms such as istiqama (steadfastness, uprightness) and mustaqim (straight or upright). In Arabic, the concept denotes perseverance in ethical or religious conduct and adherence to a principled path.

In Islamic contexts, the verb form is used to command believers to remain steadfast on the straight path. The related noun istiqama is discussed in theological and ethical discourse as a sustained quality of moral orientation. The phrase or its variants often appears in religious texts, prayers, and exhortations as a call to consistency in belief and practice.

Outside of strictly religious usage, faster transliterations of the term may appear in modern branding, slogans, or personal names to convey perseverance or resolve. There is no single widely recognized organization universally identified as “Fastaqim”; rather, the term can appear independently in various contexts where steadfastness is emphasized.

Variants and related terms include mustaqim (the straight or upright path) and sirat al-mustaqim (the Straight Path), a central concept in Islamic theology and eschatology. The term is widely understood among Arabic speakers due to its frequent appearance in religious discourse and everyday speech.

See also: Arabic language, Qur’an, Istiqama, Mustaqim, Sirat al-Mustaqim.