PODHADITH: BEING STEADFAST – PART 1 OF 2

In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 159, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, gave a short but far reaching piece of advice. He advised people to sincerely declare their belief in Allah, the Exalted, and then remain steadfast on it. Remaining steadfast on one’s faith means that they mustContinue reading “PODHADITH: BEING STEADFAST – PART 1 OF 2”

PODHADITH: PERFECTING ISLAM

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2317, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that a muslim cannot make their Islam excellent until they avoid the things which do not concern them. This Hadith contains an all-encompassing advice which should be applied to every aspect of one’s life.Continue reading “PODHADITH: PERFECTING ISLAM”

PODHADITH: CONTROLLING ANGER – PART 3 OF 3

The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6116, and the importance of controlling one’s anger. As discussed in an earlier blog anger within limits can be useful. It should be used for repelling harm to one’s self, faith, and possessions which if done correctly, according to the teachings of Islam,Continue reading “PODHADITH: CONTROLLING ANGER – PART 3 OF 3”

PODHADITH: CONTROLLING ANGER – PART 2 OF 3

The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6116, and the importance of controlling one’s anger. When a person is angered they should change their body position in order to make themself more inactive. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4782. This will preventContinue reading “PODHADITH: CONTROLLING ANGER – PART 2 OF 3”

PODHADITH: CONTROLLING ANGER – PART 1 OF 3

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6116, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised a person not to get angry. In reality, this Hadith does not mean a person should never get angry as anger is an innate behaviour which is even found in the Holy Prophets, peace beContinue reading “PODHADITH: CONTROLLING ANGER – PART 1 OF 3”

PODHADITH: LOVE FOR OTHERS – PART 2 OF 2

Continuing from the last blog which was discussing the Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 13 and the importance of loving for others what one loves for themself. This Hadith is an indication to Muslims to eliminate all bad characteristics which contradict mutual love and care, such as envy. Envy is when a person desiresContinue reading “PODHADITH: LOVE FOR OTHERS – PART 2 OF 2”

PODHADITH: LOVE FOR OTHERS – PART 1 OF 2

The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, once advised in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 13, that a person cannot become a true believer until they love for others what they love for themself. This does not mean a muslim will lose their faith if they fail to adopt thisContinue reading “PODHADITH: LOVE FOR OTHERS – PART 1 OF 2”

PODHADITH: SINCERITY – PART 3 of 3

The final thing mentioned in the Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 196, is sincerity towards the general public. This includes desiring the best for them at all times and showing this through one’s words and actions. It includes advising others to do good, forbidding them from evil, to be merciful and kind to othersContinue reading “PODHADITH: SINCERITY – PART 3 of 3”

PODHADITH: SINCERITY – PART 2 of 3

The next thing mentioned in the Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 196, is sincerity towards the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. This includes striving to acquire the correct knowledge in order to act on his traditions. Those traditions which relate to Allah, the Exalted, in the form of worship andContinue reading “PODHADITH: SINCERITY – PART 2 of 3”

PODHADITH: SINCERITY – PART 1 of 3

In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim number 196, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that Islam is sincerity towards: Allah, the Exalted, His book, meaning, the Holy Quran, to the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to the leaders of society and to the general public.Continue reading “PODHADITH: SINCERITY – PART 1 of 3”