istiqmah
Istiqamah is an Arabic term meaning steadfastness, uprightness, or consistency. Etymologically, it comes from the root qama, meaning to stand, with the prefix isti-, and it denotes remaining firmly upright on the straight path as guided by God.
In Islamic usage, istiqamah refers to consistency in faith and practice—believing in God, following His commands,
Scriptural and traditional sources present istiqamah as a desirable attribute for believers: persisting in prayers, charity,
Practical cultivation includes regular worship, repentance, remembrance of God (dhikr), moral discipline, and supplication for steadfastness.
Across Islamic thought—including Sunni, Shia, and Sufi traditions—istiqamah is treated as a lifelong ethical project: a