Category Archives: Blogs – Series: Socializing

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over how some people become overly sad when they are criticised. A Muslim should always remember that there are two types of people. The first are rightly guided as their criticism of others is based on the criticism and advice found in theContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 65”

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the bad characteristic of stubbornness and its negative effects on the one who possesses it and those around them. Even though this characteristic can lead to many problems only a major one will be discussed. Some adopt stubbornness in worldly matters andContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 64”

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over something which all Muslims hope for. They all hope that on Judgment Day Allah, the Exalted, will put aside, overlook and forgive their past mistakes and sins. But the strange thing is that most of these same Muslims who hope and prayContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 63”

In a long Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2616, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the foundation of good is controlling one’s tongue. This makes it clear that restraining the tongue, guarding it and keeping it within the limits set by Islam is the source of allContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 62”

A Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6541, discusses some aspects of creating unity within society. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, firstly advised muslims not to envy each other. This is when a person desires to obtain the very blessing someone else possesses meaning, they desire for the owner toContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 61”

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 67, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, declared that the blood, property and honor of a muslim are sacred in Islam. This Hadith, like many others, teaches muslims that success can only be obtained when one fulfills the rights of Allah, the Exalted,Continue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 60”

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 12, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised a good quality found within Islam. Namely, to spread the Islamic greeting of peace to people one knows and to those they do not know. It is important to act on this good characteristic asContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 59”

In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4992, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, indicated that speaking about everything one hears to others is enough to make them sinful. It is important to note, one should firstly ensure they only listen to lawful speech, as actively participating in aContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 58”

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6032, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the worse people on the Day of Judgment are those who are avoided because of their evil behaviour. This is the one who possesses bad character especially, towards people. They negatively affect others throughContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 57”

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 1601, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the one who consoles a grief stricken person will be clothed with a garment of honor on Judgment Day. As facing difficulties are guaranteed for all, this is an extremely simple way ofContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 56”