The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2376, and the importance of not craving for excess wealth or high status. The second type of craving for wealth is similar to the first type discussed in the previous blog but in addition to it this type of person acquires wealthContinue reading “PODHADITH – CRAVINGS – PART 2 OF 3”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 75 – PART 3
“Do you covet [the hope, O believers], that they [the people of the book] would believe…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 75. It is important for Muslims to understand an important point in respect to advising others. It is the duty of Muslims to advise others towards good and forbid evil but a Muslim shouldContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 75 – PART 3”
PODSERIES: SAFEGUARDING SPEECH – PART 9 OF 13
The last blog was discussing the different types of speech a muslim must safeguard themself from. The next danger of the tongue is probably the most common sin committed with the tongue namely, lying. Lying is unacceptable whether it is a small lie which is often called a white lie or when one lies asContinue reading “PODSERIES: SAFEGUARDING SPEECH – PART 9 OF 13”
PODEVENT: THE STEADFAST CALIPH
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is discussed in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, numbers 7284 and 7285. This is when the first rightly guided Caliph of Islam Abu Bakkar Siddique, may Allah be pleased with him, remained firm on the teachings of Islam even though many muslimsContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE STEADFAST CALIPH”
PODHADITH – CRAVINGS – PART 1 OF 3
In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2376, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that craving for wealth and status is more destructive to one’s faith than the destruction caused by two hungry wolves which are set free on a herd of sheep. This shows that hardly anyContinue reading “PODHADITH – CRAVINGS – PART 1 OF 3”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 75 – PART 2
“Do you covet [the hope, O believers], that they [the people of the book] would believe…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 75. As the people of the book, the Jews and Christians, living in Medina were familiar with the concept of divine revelation and Holy Prophets, peace be upon them, unlike the idol worshippers ofContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 75 – PART 2”
PODSERIES: SAFEGUARDING SPEECH – PART 8 OF 13
The last blog was discussing the different types of speech a muslim must safeguard themself from. The next danger of the tongue is making false promises. The one who makes a false promise has the intention to break it which is a sin as it is a branch of hypocrisy according to Hadith found inContinue reading “PODSERIES: SAFEGUARDING SPEECH – PART 8 OF 13”
PODEVENT: ELECTING ABU BAKKAR SIDDIQUE, MAY ALLAH BE PLEASED WITH HIM
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in the Hadiths found in Sahih Bukhari, numbers 3667 and 3668. This is when the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, decided to elect Abu Bakkar Siddique, may Allah be pleased with him, as the first Caliph of Islam. AnContinue reading “PODEVENT: ELECTING ABU BAKKAR SIDDIQUE, MAY ALLAH BE PLEASED WITH HIM”
PODTHOUGHT: UNITED FAMILY
I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a problem which affects most muslim families. With the passing of time they become divided and lose the strong connection they once had with one another. They are many causes of this but a major cause is the foundation on which theirContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: UNITED FAMILY”
PODNEWS: CHOOSING A DIFFERENT PATH
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on a person who desired to pursue a specific lawful occupation and the difficulty she was receiving from others about her choice, especially from her relatives. It is important to understand that generally when one chooses a path whichContinue reading “PODNEWS: CHOOSING A DIFFERENT PATH”
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