PodThought: Calling to One

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. One of the most powerful signs which indicates the Oneness of Allah, the Exalted, and His supreme power and authority over the creation is experienced by most people irrespective of their faith or lack of it. When a person faces a genuine difficulty, which cannot beContinue reading “PodThought: Calling to One”

PodThought: Buying Things

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. Even though performing spiritual exercises based on the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, are praiseworthy, it is important for a Muslim to avoid engrossing themself in spiritual exercises which are not advised in the traditions of the Holy ProphetContinue reading “PodThought: Buying Things”

PodThought: Being Sincere

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. Muslims are often rightly advised the importance of gaining and acting on Islamic knowledge. And how knowledge which is not acted on has little to no benefit in either this world or the next. A further important point needs to be understood on this topic. IfContinue reading “PodThought: Being Sincere”

PodThought: Being Different

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. One of the main delusions of this world and a weapon of the Devil is when one convinces themself that they are different from others and will therefore not share the fate of the vast majority of people who adopted a certain way of life andContinue reading “PodThought: Being Different”

PodThought: Avoiding Hindrances

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. It is commonly observed that when one decides to do a good deed which requires time, energy and even wealth, they are often put off by others. The first hinderer is the Devil, who tries hard to put one off from performing good deeds. The secondContinue reading “PodThought: Avoiding Hindrances”

PodThought: Avoiding Extremes

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. It is commonly accepted that in order to obtain peace of mind and body one must obtain an organized and balanced mental and physical state. For example, an organized and balanced state is like a library of books which are organized in a good order, whichContinue reading “PodThought: Avoiding Extremes”

PodThought: Aims and Aspirations

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. The Companions of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, clearly stand out as the best group of people that have ever existed, second only to the Holy Prophets, peace be upon them. One of the things which made them great was their highContinue reading “PodThought: Aims and Aspirations”

PodThought: Aiming Big

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. Muslims often get caught up in striving to implement big projects, whether connected to religion or the world, such as building a Mosque. Even though aiming high is encouraged in Islam, one should always bear in mind not to overreach in their goals. When one overreachesContinue reading “PodThought: Aiming Big”

PodThought: Accountability

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. One of the main reasons the worship of false deities is common in society is due to the underlying intention of absolving oneself of being held accountable for their actions. The non-Muslims of Mecca, during the time of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings beContinue reading “PodThought: Accountability”

PodThought: Academic Studying

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. It is important for Muslims who study Islamic teachings to avoid an attitude which prevents them from benefiting from their studying. This is when one studies Islamic teachings with purely an academic attitude. The academic attitude is observed in those who pursue worldly knowledge and research.Continue reading “PodThought: Academic Studying”