Taqwa Meaning
God-consciousness. The meaning, Arabic, when to say it, and its source in the Quran and Sunnah.
تَقْوَى
- Transliteration
- Taqwā
- Meaning
- God-consciousness
Taqwa means God-consciousness: being so aware of Allah that you try to do what pleases Him and stay away from what displeases Him.
Taqwa in the Quran
“Take provisions, but indeed the best provision is taqwa” (Quran 2:197). “Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you” (Quran 49:13): honour is measured by taqwa, not by race, wealth or family.
Taqwa and Ramadan
Fasting was prescribed “so that you may attain taqwa” (Quran 2:183). See Ramadan 2027.
Taqwa opens doors
“Whoever is mindful of Allah, He will make a way out for him, and provide for him from where he does not expect” (Quran 65:2–3).
Quran and hadith references link to quran.com and sunnah.com, where you can read the full text. Reviewed 19 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
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Frequently asked questions
What does taqwa mean?
Taqwa means God-consciousness or mindfulness of Allah, leading you to do good and avoid wrong.
Who is the best person according to the Quran?
“The most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you” (Quran 49:13).