Blogs – Series: Truthfulness

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 18 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in contentment with Allah, the Exalted. The sign of this is when one is not impatient nor do they desire a change irrespective of whatever situation they are in. They are content with what Allah, the Exalted, has chosen knowing He only chooses the best for His servants.Continue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 18 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 17 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in the love of Allah, the Exalted. This includes following the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, in his conduct with Allah, the Exalted, and people, and his detachment from the material world as an example in every matter. Chapter 3 Alee Imran, verse 31:Continue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 17 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 16 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in possessing knowledge of the blessings of Allah, the Exalted, and being grateful to Him. When a muslim becomes heedful they can then observe the countless blessings, both old and new, which have been granted to them by none other than Allah, the Exalted. The older blessings includeContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 16 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 15 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in fearing Allah, the Exalted. The thing which causes the fear of Allah, the Exalted, to become ingrained in the heart is by truly believing and constantly reminding oneself that Allah, the Exalted, observes them at all times. None of one’s motions, be it outward actions or innerContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 15 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 14 OF 18

The last blog was discussing truthfulness in trusting in Allah, the Exalted. It is important to note, trusting in Allah, the Exalted, does not mean one should abandon means, such as medicine, as a trusting muslim understands that both the means and outcome have been created and decided by Allah, the Exalted. So they useContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 14 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 13 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in trusting Allah, the Exalted. This is such an important aspect that Allah, the Exalted, combined this with being a true believer. Meaning, one cannot be a true believer until they trust in Allah, the Exalted. Chapter 5 Al Ma’idah, verse 23: “…And upon Allah rely, if youContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 13 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 12 OF 18

The last blog was discussing truthfulness in abstaining from the excess of this material world and its different levels. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, did set an example for the poor by choosing poverty and taught the rich how to live through his words and actions. He could have easilyContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 12 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 11 OF 18

The last blog was discussing truthfulness in abstaining from the excess of this material world and its different levels. Some muslims abstain from the excess of this material world out of desire for Paradise which will make up for losing out on the pleasures of this material world. Some abstain from the excess of theContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 11 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 10 OF 18

The last blog was discussing truthfulness in abstaining from the excess and unnecessary aspects of the material world. The one who is truly abstinent in the material world neither blames it nor praises it. They do not rejoice when they gain it nor do they grieve when it passes them by. The mind of thisContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 10 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 9 OF 18

The last blog was discussing truthfulness in abstaining from the excess aspects of the material world and the difference between how the righteous predecessors earned and spent their wealth compared to the majority of other people. The pious counted their possessions as belonging entirely to Allah, the Exalted, and only used them in ways pleasingContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 9 OF 18”