The next major sin is unjustly harming one’s neighbour. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6014, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that he was encouraged to treat neighbors kindly to such an extent that he thought that a neighbor would become an heir of every muslim. Unfortunately,Continue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 23”
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PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 22
The next major sin is when one wails loudly, tears their clothes and does similar things in times of difficulty, such as the death of beloved. There are many Hadiths proving this such as the one found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 3128, which has cursed the person who wails at the time of affliction.Continue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 22”
PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 21
The next major sin is breaking promises intentionally and being untrustworthy. Unfortunately, some muslims act as is if they will not be held accountable for their promises. Chapter 17 Al Isra, verse 34: “…And fulfill [every] commitment. Indeed, the commitment is ever [that about which one will be] questioned.” This includes all the trusts oneContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 21”
PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 20
The next major sin is tale bearing and spreading gossip. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 290, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the one who spreads malicious gossip will not enter Paradise. This is the one who spreads gossip whether it is true or not andContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 20”
PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 19
The next major sin is spying on others in order to uncover faults which have been concealed by Allah, the Exalted. Chapter 49 Al Hujurat, verse 12: “…And do not spy…” The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has warned in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 7042, that whoever spiesContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 19”
PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 18
The next major sin is reminding others of the favours they have done them, such as charity. Without a doubt this cancels the reward of the favour they have done. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 264: “O you who have believed, do not invalidate your charities with reminders [of it] or injury…” It is suchContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 18”
PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 17
The next major sin is gaining Islamic knowledge for worldly reasons or hoarding it. In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 253, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the one who obtains religious knowledge in order to show off to scholars, argue with others or attract attentionContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 17”
PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 16
The next major sin is showing off one’s righteous deeds to people. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 3154, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that those who perform deeds for the sake of people, such as showing off, instead of doing them for the pleasure ofContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 16”
PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 15
The next major sin is bribery. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1337, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the one who offers bribes and the one who takes bribes are both cursed. A curse involves the removal of the mercy of Allah, the Exalted. WhenContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 15”
PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 14
The next major sin is probably the most common major sin committed which is lying persistently. Unfortunately, lying is a far too common sin found within society today even though the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, specifically labelled this sin an aspect of hypocrisy. This has been confirmed in a HadithContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 14”