Another negative trait of the soul is linked to excessive praise and censure. This is when one excessively praises others when they are pleased or excessively criticizes them when they are displeased. This occurs when one praises and censures others according to their own desires and whims instead of doing it according to Islamic teachings.Continue reading “PODSERIES: TRAITS OF THE SOUL – PART 7”
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PODSERIES: TRAITS OF THE SOUL – PART 6
Another negative trait of the soul is speaking to often. This is caused by desiring the attention of people or when one does not understand the risk of vain and evil words. A muslim should be aware that their speech is recorded and they will be held accountable for them. Chapter 50 Qaf, verse 18:Continue reading “PODSERIES: TRAITS OF THE SOUL – PART 6”
PODSERIES: TRAITS OF THE SOUL – PART 5
The next negative trait of the soul is laziness. The main cause of laziness is over eating and drinking. When one over eats it strengthens their desires which causes one to become lazy in acts of obedience. One should therefore follow in the footsteps of the righteous predecessors by avoiding over eating. This will benefitContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRAITS OF THE SOUL – PART 5”
PODSERIES: TRAITS OF THE SOUL – PART 4
Among the negative traits of the soul is when a muslim possesses self-pity. This can lead to other negative traits, such as ingratitude. It is important for a muslim to always remember the countless blessings of Allah, the Exalted, they possess. The reality of understanding that losing a blessing and still possessing countless more isContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRAITS OF THE SOUL – PART 4”
PODSERIES: TRAITS OF THE SOUL – PART 3
Among the negative traits of the soul is that it does not prefer the truth when it contradicts its desires. This can become worse when a person pursues all their desires especially, the unlawful ones. A muslim should therefore pursue only lawful desires and try their best to avoid unnecessary desires as it can causeContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRAITS OF THE SOUL – PART 3”
PODSERIES: TRAITS OF THE SOUL – PART 2
The next negative trait of the soul is when one becomes lazy and turns away from the voluntary righteous deeds they used to do. It is worse when a muslim is unconcerned with this behaviour. Greater than this is when a muslim is not even aware of their lazy behaviour because of their heedlessness. TheContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRAITS OF THE SOUL – PART 2”
PODSERIES: TRAITS OF THE SOUL – PART 1
In order to achieve noble character it is important for muslims to remove any negative traits from their character. Therefore, this blog series will briefly discuss some negative traits and their treatment. The first negative trait is when one performs voluntary good deeds yet, persists on sins without sincerely repenting. It is important for muslimsContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRAITS OF THE SOUL – PART 1”
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