Category Archives: Blogs – Series: The Material World

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on sponsoring animals. Firstly, it is important to note Islam teaches muslims the importance of treating all creatures kindly. For example, a Hadith found in Imam Bukhari’s, Adab Al Mufrad, number 378, mentions a man who was forgiven byContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 36”

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the many difficulties people across the world are facing. It is important for muslims to understand that they should not define a situation as good or bad according to worldly definitions. For example, according to a worldly definitionContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 35”

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on different charity projects and how people sacrificed the things they liked in order to please the needy. It is important for muslims to understand the importance of chapter 3 Alee Imran, verse 92: “Never will you attain theContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 34”

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the importance of having a positive mind-set when dealing with worldly issues. It is important for muslims to develop the correct perception so that they can increase their obedience to Allah, the Exalted, which involves fulfilling His commands,Continue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 33”

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on a gang of thieves who had been caught and sentenced to prison after the police recovered the property they had stolen. It is important for muslims to understand that this in reality is the worse situation for theContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 32”

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on how people strive to create the perfect life. It is quite obvious when observing most people that they strive hard in order to beautify their material world. In fact, many go beyond this by striving to mould theirContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 31”

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the stresses of life and how to navigate through them without becoming affected by mental disorders, such as depression. One thing which can help a muslim to achieve this is to understand that every worldly blessing they possessContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 30”

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the sudden death of a child celebrity. It is strange that even though people believe they can die at any moment, yet the vast majority behave as if they will live a long life. Some dedicate their effortsContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 29”

I had a thought which I wanted to share. When people, irrespective of their faith, go on holiday they only pack the things they need and maybe a little extra but they try to avoid over packing. Even the amount of money they take with them they limit in respect to their stay abroad. WhenContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 28”

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Islam teaches Muslims that every blessing they possess, such as wealth or children, should be contained in their hand not their heart. An excellent way of achieving this is that each blessing should be used according to the commands of Allah, the Exalted, not one’s ownContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 27”