Tafsir Ibn Kathir -> Surah Al-Baqarah -> Meaning of Taqwa

The root meaning of Taqwa is to avoid what one dislikes. It was reported that `Umar bin Al-Khattab asked Ubayy bin Ka`b about Taqwa. Ubayy said, "Have you ever walked on a path that has thorns on it'' `Umar said, "Yes.'' Ubayy said, "What did you do then'' He said, "I rolled up my sleeves and struggled.'' Ubayy said, "That is Taqwa.''

﴿الَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِالْغَيْبِ﴾

(3. Those Who have faith in the Ghayb).