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PODTHOUGHT: COMPANY OF THE GREATS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the fact that every muslim openly declares that they desire the companionship of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, the other Holy Prophets, peace be upon him them, and the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, inContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: COMPANY OF THE GREATS”

PODNEWS: VOID IN LIFE

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the concept of a midlife crisis. A person who experiences this often questions their purpose and seems to feel a huge void in their life even though they may possess many things and achieved much worldly success. ThisContinue reading “PODNEWS: VOID IN LIFE”

PODHADITH: ENTERING PARADISE

In a Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 28, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised three characteristics which leads a muslim to Paradise. The first is to consume lawful food. This includes avoiding obtaining and utilizing the unlawful such as wealth in any aspect of one’s life.Continue reading “PODHADITH: ENTERING PARADISE”

PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA’S, PEACE BE UPON HIM, SINCERITY

The next great event which will be discussed is mentioned in chapter 28 Al Qasas, verse 24 of the Holy Quran: “So he watered [their flocks] for them; then he went back to the shade…”” This great event indicates some important characteristics which muslims should adopt. The first is that a muslim should always takeContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA’S, PEACE BE UPON HIM, SINCERITY”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 4

“…but Allah was to bring out that which you were concealing…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 72. Allah, the Exalted, is the One who judges the actions of His creation and justly chooses the outcome of all things. The muslim who understands that Allah, the Exalted, only acts with justice will always be pleased withContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 4”

PODHADITH: DOING BUSINESS

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 2146, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that merchants will be raised as immoral people on Judgment Day except those who fear Allah, the Exalted, act righteously and speak the truth. This Hadith applies to all those who take part inContinue reading “PODHADITH: DOING BUSINESS”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 3

“…but Allah was to bring out that which you were concealing…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 72. Allah, the Exalted, is All Knowing as nothing escapes His knowledge whether in the Heavens or the Earth whether visible or not. The knowledge of Allah, the Exalted, has no limit, it has no beginning and no endContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 3”

PIETY – PART 5 OF 6

The next aspect of piety is that a muslim should learn to avoid those things which do not concern them. In fact, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that a muslim cannot achieve excellence in faith until they behave in this manner. This is confirmed in a Hadith found inContinue reading “PIETY – PART 5 OF 6”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 2

“…and disputed over it…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 72. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1993, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever avoids arguing even if they are right will be given a house in the middle of Paradise. It is important to understandContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 2”

PODTHOUGHT: TIES THAT BIND

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a mentality which many people especially, Asians possess. It is the extreme need in forcing people such as relatives to remain physically together. Even though, it is not an evil intention yet, in this day and age it often leads to moreContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: TIES THAT BIND”