PODHADITH: LEAVING GOOD BEHIND

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1376, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised some righteous deeds which continue benefiting a muslim after their death namely, ongoing charity, useful knowledge and a righteous child who supplicates for their deceased parent. It is important to understand worldly legacies comeContinue reading “PODHADITH: LEAVING GOOD BEHIND”

PODHADITH: KNOWING THE NAMES OF ALLAH (SWT)

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2736, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever knows the ninety nine names of Allah, the Exalted, will enter Paradise. Knowing does not only refer to memorizing them. It actually means to study them and act on them according to one’sContinue reading “PODHADITH: KNOWING THE NAMES OF ALLAH (SWT)”

PODHADITH: JOKING

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2315, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, cursed, three times, the one who lies in order to make people laugh. Joking while sticking to the truth is not a sin but it is difficult to do consistently. The one who jokes excessivelyContinue reading “PODHADITH: JOKING”

PODHADITH: EXCELLENCE OF FAITH

In a long Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 99, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, explained the meaning of Ihsan, which can be translated to mean excellence. This excellence refers to one’s conduct and behavior towards Allah, the Exalted, and the creation. Acting with excellence has been mentioned throughout theContinue reading “PODHADITH: EXCELLENCE OF FAITH”

PODHADITH: IMPORTANCE OF EARNING WEALTH

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2072, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that no one has eaten anything better than from the earnings of their own hands. It is important for muslims not to confuse laziness for trusting in Allah, the Exalted. Unfortunately, many muslims turn awayContinue reading “PODHADITH: IMPORTANCE OF EARNING WEALTH”

PODHADITH: HOLDING ON

In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 7400, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the one who continues worshipping Allah, the Exalted, during widespread turmoil and seditions is like the one who has emigrated to the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, during his lifetime.Continue reading “PODHADITH: HOLDING ON”

PODHADITH: HASTEN TO ACTIONS – PART 2

The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2306, which advises muslims to hasten in performing righteous deeds before seven things occur. The next thing mentioned in this Hadith which prevents righteous actions is a sudden death. Death is certain but the time is unknown. A muslim should not liveContinue reading “PODHADITH: HASTEN TO ACTIONS – PART 2”

PODHADITH: HASTEN TO ACTIONS – PART 1

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2306, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised muslims to hasten in performing righteous deeds before seven things occur. The first is overwhelming poverty. This can refer to financial difficulties which distract a person from the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, whichContinue reading “PODHADITH: HASTEN TO ACTIONS – PART 1”

PODHADITH: GOOD BEHAVIOUR

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1977, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned against adopting characteristics that are not found in a true believer. The first is that they do not insult the honor of others. This includes all people irrespective of their faith. A true believerContinue reading “PODHADITH: GOOD BEHAVIOUR”

PODHADITH: GUIDING OTHERS

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2674, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the one who guides others to something good will receive the same reward as those who act on their advice. And those who guide others to sins will be held accountable as ifContinue reading “PODHADITH: GUIDING OTHERS”