How to Become a Strong Muslim
Becoming a strong Muslim involves following the word of the Qur'an and taking care of others whenever possible. Life can be busy, but try to take time out of your day as often as you can to read the Qur'an and remind yourself of its teachings. You should also pray as much as you can to stay connected with Allah. As well as giving alms in your mosque, try to donate as much time and money as you can to the less fortunate to make the world a better place. If you notice other Muslims being harassed or bullied, stand up for them if you feel safe to do so.
Fulfill the five pillars of Islam. Islam's Five Pillars are required for all Muslims. You must comply with them to practice Islam. To be a strong Muslim, do not waver from your observance of the pillars. Fulfill your daily obligations mindfully, and plan your occasional obligations with care. The Five Pillars are: Testimony of Faith (Shahada). When you become a Muslim, you make a testimony of faith. Say aloud: "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger." Performance of the five daily prayers (Salah). Pray five times daily in the direction of the holy city of Mecca. Fasting during the month of Ramadan (Sawm). Ramadan is a holy month. Observe it by praying, fasting, and performing acts of charity. Almsgiving. Donate 2.5% of your savings to the poor (Zakat). Making a pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). If you are able, you must travel to Mecca at least once in your lifetime. Read the Qur'an as often as you can. Seek an understanding of Islam directly from the authentic source. You will strengthen your personal faith if you know the language your faith is based on. Make a practice of reading for at least a few minutes daily, as well as moments when you feel your faith waver or your focus on Allah falter. Every time you read, recite at least one verse aloud and try to perfect its pronunciation. Study an explanation of its meaning and contemplate how it applies to your own life. Try to be mindful of Allah throughout your day as you go about your business or chores. Keeping your lips moist with dhikr helps develop an awareness of Allah's might and majesty. Pray above and beyond the mandatory requirements. While you must pray five times a day, a strong Muslim may also pray at additional times when moved to do so. You may pray alone, but to strengthen your faith, head to your mosque at prayer times. Collective worship has special merit. While the obligatory prayers typically last only a few minutes each, you may extend your time in prayer by including additional voluntary prayers in your schedule as the Prophet Mohammed (SAW) encourages us to do. Tahajjud is a very rewarding Sunnah prayer offered during the dead of night, a peaceful time when Allah descends to the lowest heaven. Add your own personal prayers (dua) after the formal prayers or at any time during the day - ask Allah for help, guidance and protection, thank Him for his bounties and praise Him for His wisdom and generosity. Repentance is an important part of every Muslims' daily worship. Acknowledge your sins, however small, promise not to repeat them and ask Allah for His forgiveness. Allah is always inclined to forgive us, but only when we ask and only when we repent with deep sincerity. Crying during prayer is desirable as it signifies fear of Allah's punishment and helps lead to submission to His will. Vary your routine so that you concentrate and feel close to Allah during the act of praying, and are not merely going through the motions. If your mind wanders you make mistakes, your prayer becomes invalidated and is not accepted. Donate time and money to the needy. While almsgiving is required of all Muslims, it is up the individual to determine what they can give beyond the required 2.5% of their income. If you are a high-earner, donate more than 2.5% of your income to good causes represented by trustworthy organizations. If you have extra time, volunteer at charity organizations. If you have special skills that can be helpful for others, such as TESOL training or knowledge of the law, consider donating your skills to non-profits and volunteer organizations that cannot afford to hire professionals. Contribute to your community's fulfillment of fard al-kifaya. Fard al-kifaya are community obligations. Some of your community must fulfill fard al-kifaya for the benefit of the rest. For instance, if a Muslim dies, some of the Muslims in the community must get together to say funeral prayers. It's not required for every individual Muslims to say the prayers. However, if no one says the funeral prayers, the whole community is at fault. Step forward to fill in gaps when your community is failing to fulfill fard al-kifaya. Think about the larger meaning of fard al-kifaya for your community. Could the Muslims in your community take on responsibilities toward feeding the hungry, repairing civic infrastructure, or participating in local politics? Stand up for yourself and other Muslims. Muslims are often portrayed negatively by various political groups to further their own ends. You don't have to engage whenever you hear an Islamophobic statement, but you should say something if you feel safe and have the energy to do so. If you hear someone conflating Islam with violent extremism, you might say, "I am a Muslim, and I don't appreciate you assuming all Muslims condone violent actions. That's not based on fact, and saying it as if it were could have dangerous consequences for me and people I love." Stand up for other Muslims if you see them being targeted. For instance, if you see a woman in a hijab being harassed, stand between her and her harasser and engage her in friendly conversation to take the power away from the person harassing her. Dress to express your faith and identify yourself as a Muslim. Most Muslims dress modestly, but the style of dress varies greatly by school of thought and by region. Consider your circumstances and dress in a way that expresses your religious belief. Even if your family does not dress in this way, Allah will appreciate it if you choose to wear long sleeves, a hijab or even niqab to more clearly express your identity. Study the minimum requirements of hijab and ensure that they are reflected in your choice. Take care of yourself. If you live somewhere where you are at physical risk for showing (or failing to show) your faith, keep a self defense object and rely on Allah. Do not make compromises in showing your faith. To consolidate this thought in your mind, remember the difficulties Prophet Muhammad SAW and his Companions persevered. Join or start an affinity group. Consider joining a youth group, a volunteer collective, or a meet-up group for other Muslims. Check your Mosque to see if there are groups you can join. If you are in school, there are often affinity groups for Muslim students, or inter-faith groups other Muslim students have joined. Encourage each other to extend and deepen your knowledge of Islam, so that you can better understand how Allah wishes to be worshiped. Observe holidays together, go to meetings, and organize protests, celebrations, and other events in your community. Form letter-writing committees to contact your local politicians about legislation that would affect other Muslims, such as refugees from Muslim-majority countries. 
Fulfill the five pillars of Islam. Read the Qur'an as often as you can. Pray above and beyond the mandatory requirements. Donate time and money to the needy. Contribute to your community's fulfillment of fard al-kifaya. Stand up for yourself and other Muslims. Dress to express your faith and identify yourself as a Muslim. Join or start an affinity group. 