PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 25

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. Even though society, social media, fashion and culture urge people to seek peace of mind in fulfilling their desires, it is obvious when one reflects on Islamic teachings and the mental health and state of those who try to obtain peace of mind through fulfilling theirContinue reading “PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 25”

PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 24

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. Whenever one aims to enjoy the lawful luxuries of the material world they will always notice how the sweetness it produces in their heart disappears extremely quickly. For example, when one returns from a holiday, the sweetness of the holiday experience quickly disappears, and so theyContinue reading “PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 24”

PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 23

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. Many people, including Muslims, search for advice and information which can alleviate their mental problems, such as stress, anxiety and depression, from worldly sources, such as self-help gurus, psychologists and counsellors. Even though some of the information and advice they can obtain from these sources isContinue reading “PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 23”

PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 22

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. Even though a person is deceived into straying away from the source of peace of mind and body in both worlds, namely, the sincere obedience of Allah, the Exalted, which involves using the blessings one has been granted in ways pleasing to Him, by many factors,Continue reading “PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 22”

PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 21

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. It is commonly accepted that in order to obtain peace of mind and body one must obtain an organized and balanced mental and physical state. For example, an organized and balanced state is like a library of books which are organized in a good order, whichContinue reading “PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 21”

PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 20

One of the most fundamental aims of the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is for people to achieve peace of body and mind in this world. Chapter 13 Ar Ra’d, verse 28: “…Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah do hearts find peace.” And chapterContinue reading “PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 20”

PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 19

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. It is widely accepted that when an invention fails to fulfill its primary goal of existence then it is deemed a failure, even if it possesses many good characteristics. For example, a phone with many excellent features, such as a high quality camera, will be deemedContinue reading “PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 19”

PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 18

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. Muslims are often tricked into believing that even though learning and acting on the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, leads to Paradise in the hereafter, yet if they choose this path then they will beContinue reading “PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 18”

PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 17

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the difficulty in balancing and fulfilling all of one’s worldly duties in the modern world and the stress associated with this. Muslims should understand that if they desire to avoid this common stress, they should prioritise each taskContinue reading “PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 17”

PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 16

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on a case of suicide which was caused by depression and severe grief. It is important for muslims to strive in the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, by using the blessings He has granted them in ways pleasing toContinue reading “PodSeries: Peace of Mind & Contentment – 16”