PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 13

The next major sin is utilising the unlawful. This is when someone uses anything that is unlawful. It includes using unlawful wealth, using items which are unlawful and eating unlawful foods. It is important to note, that the specific things which have been labelled unlawful by Islam such as alcohol is not the only thingsContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 13”

PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 12

The next major sin is injustice and oppression. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2447, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that oppression will become a darkness on the Day of Judgment. This is vital to avoid as those who find themselves plunged in darkness will unlikely findContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 12”

PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 11

The next major sin is gambling. The fact that gambling has been placed next to things which are associated with polytheism in the following verse highlights how important it is to avoid. Chapter 5 Al Ma’idah, verse 90: “O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants, gambling, [sacrificing on] stone alters [to other than Allah], andContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 11”

PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 10

The next major sin is drinking alcohol. In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 3371, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that a muslim must never consume alcohol as it is the key to all evil. Unfortunately, this major sin has increased amongst the muslims over time. ThisContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 10”

PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 9

The next major sin is perjury. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2673, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the one who acts as a false witness in order to unlawfully take the possessions of others will meet Allah, the Exalted, while He is angry with them.Continue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 9”

PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 8

The next major sin is pride. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 265, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that a person who possesses even an atom’s worth of pride in their heart will not enter Paradise. He clarified that pride is when a person rejects the truthContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 8”

PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 7

The next major sin is severing ties with relatives. This is a very serious issue whose consequences unfortunately, many are unaware of. A single Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6519, indicates its seriousness. Allah, the Exalted, will sever His connection of mercy from the one who severs ties with their relatives over worldly reasons.Continue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 7”

PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 6

The next major sin is being disrespectful to one’s parents. Being kind to parents is widely known amongst muslims yet, unfortunately many fail to fulfil this important duty. Allah, the Exalted, has placed being kind to parents next to solely worshipping Him in many places of the Holy Quran such as, chapter  17 Al Isra,Continue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 6”

PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 5

The next major sin is to miss an obligatory fast without a valid reason. In fact this is so serious that the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned in a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 2396, that if a muslim does not complete an obligatory fast without a validContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 5”

PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 3

The next major sin is neglecting the obligatory prayer. In this day and age this has become far too common. Many give up their obligatory prayers for trivial reasons all of which are undoubtedly rejected. If the obligation of the prayer has not been removed for the one who is engaging in battle how canContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 3”