PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 49

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Muslims often question how they can mould their life to fit their faith instead of moulding their faith in order to fit their worldly life. One of the ways of achieving this is by always performing the obligatory prayers as soon as they occur for womenContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 49”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 48

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a powerful weapon and trap of the Devil which can affect every Muslim irrespective of the strength of their faith. The Devil tries to convince Muslims to always observe those who are worse than them in behaviour in order to justify theirContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 48”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 47

I had a thought which I wanted to share. There are many Muslims who desire lawful things, such as a child and instead of being content with what Allah, the Exalted, chose for them they instead pursue their desires in lawful ways such as spiritual exercises based on the Holy Quran and the traditions ofContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 47”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 46

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the following verse of the Holy Quran: Chapter 41 Fussilat, verse 53: “We will show them Our signs in the horizons and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is the truth…” All Muslims have faith in Islam butContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 46”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 45

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the Companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may Allah be pleased with them, and what made them the best group ever created after the Holy Prophets, peace be upon them. The fact they physically observed the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessingsContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 45”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 44

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the verse of the Holy Quran found in chapter 47 Muhammad, verse 7: “O you who have believed, if you support Allah, He will support you and plant firmly your feet.” This verse means that if one aids Islam then Allah, theContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 44”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 43

In a long Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2616, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, described some important deeds which muslims must strive to perform. The Holy Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, described fasting as a shield. In another Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 1639,Continue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 43”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 42

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6412, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that there are two blessings people often do not appreciate until they lose them namely, good health and free time. Good health is a special blessing as it allows a person to take advantage ofContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 42”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 41

In a long divine Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 7405, Allah, the Exalted, advises that He is with anyone who remembers Him. With the rise of mental problems and disorders, such as depression, it is vital for muslims to understand the importance of this declaration. There is a small chance of a person experiencingContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 41”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 40

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2736, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever knows the ninety nine names of Allah, the Exalted, will enter Paradise. Knowing does not only refer to memorizing them. It actually means to study them and act on them according to one’sContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 40”