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PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 8 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. Unfortunately, some muslims use the names of the righteous predecessors in the incorrect way by claiming they also earnedContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 8 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 7 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in piety. This includes to fulfil the commands of Allah, the Exalted, and refrain from His prohibitions all for the pleasure of Allah, the Exalted. In addition, this includes avoiding things which are doubtful. According to a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1205, the one whoContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 7 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 6 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in recognising and opposing the enemy of mankind namely, the Devil. A muslim should actively strive to cut off the weapons of the Devil, such as acting on evil thoughts. The way to achieve this is to constantly remind oneself of the negative effects of sins, such asContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 6 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 5 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in self-control and self-knowledge. The muslim who is truthful in their desire to please Allah, the Exalted, will control their soul so that they only obey Him. Whenever they disobey Allah, the Exalted, a muslim should try to discipline their soul by denying it its desires. The soulContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 5 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 4 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in repentance. The first part of this aspect is to sincerely regret any sin one has committed and then to firmly resolve not to return to it or a similar sin again. A muslim should persist in seeking the forgiveness of Allah, the Exalted. One should make upContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 4 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 3 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in patience. Patience involves enduring something, such as an event, which a person dislikes. When this occurs a muslim must banish impatience by refraining from complaining through their words or actions and instead accept what has occurred through sincere obedience to Allah, the Exalted, knowing He chooses whatContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 3 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 2 OF 18

The last blog was discussing the importance of truthfulness in sincerity. It is better for a muslim, whenever possible to keep their righteous deeds a secret. This is a characteristic of the one who acts sincerely for the sake of Allah, the Exalted. The only exception to this is when one desires to set anContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 2 OF 18”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 1 OF 18

It is not possible to achieve noble character without truthfulness. In fact, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has made it clear in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6637, that truthfulness leads to righteousness and this leads to Paradise. A person remains steadfast on the truth until they areContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 1 OF 18”