PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 62

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on a celebrity and how they earned and spent their wealth. The Holy Quran has labelled those who are wasteful as the siblings of the Devil. Chapter 17 Al Isra, verse 27: “Indeed, the wasteful are brothers of theContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 62”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 61

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on a person who did not respect their national anthem, which was labelled unpatriotic by some. In reality, a true patriot to Allah, the Exalted, and one’s nation is not refusing to stand during a national anthem or salutingContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 61”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 60

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the issue of widespread corruption and how it has infected every social level in most countries. Widespread corruption is quite evident and needs know deep investigation or research to prove its existence. In some cases it occurs outContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 60”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 59

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is commonly observed that in the special days and nights of the Islamic year, such as the night of power, which is considered to be on the 27th night of the Islamic month of Ramadan according to a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, numberContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 59”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 58

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is important for Muslims to understand a simple yet profound lesson namely, they will never succeed in this world or the next in worldly or religious matters through the disobedience of Allah, the Exalted. Since the dawn of time to this age and till theContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 58”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 57

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the fact that every Muslim openly declares that they desire the companionship of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, the other Holy Prophets, peace be upon him them, and the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, inContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 57”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 56

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the following verse of the Holy Quran: chapter 29 Al Ankabut, verse 38: “…And Satan had made pleasing to them their deeds and averted them from the path…” As mentioned in this verse the Devil fools people into committing sins and makingContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 56”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 55

I had a thought which I wanted to share. There are many Muslims who dedicate much of their time, effort and wealth on things which are neither righteous deeds nor sins meaning, they are vain things. Vain things can also include acquiring unnecessary things, such as beautifying one’s home beyond their necessities. Even though, theyContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 55”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 54

I had a thought which I wanted to share. If a person was hired for a specific job, such as painting a house, they are highly unlikely to receive their wages if they decide to do another duty, such as hoovering the house. Even though what they decided to do is not bad but asContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 54”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 53

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Unfortunately, some Muslims have adopted a weak characteristic which only hinders them from improving for the better. Namely, they compare their situation and circumstances to others who are facing easier circumstances and use this as an excuse not to increase their obedience to Allah, the Exalted,Continue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 53”