PODTHOUGHT: EASY OR DIFFICULT JOURNEY

I had a thought which I wanted to share. If a person had to cross a country and was presented different paths to choose, such as a path through a dangerous jungle or over a mountain or through an underground cave, an intelligent person would certainly choose the simplest and easiest path. This would allowContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: EASY OR DIFFICULT JOURNEY”

PODTHOUGHT: AVOIDING BITTERNESS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is important for muslims to fulfil the rights people have over them, such as their parents, according to the teachings of Islam. But they should not do this for the sake of people nor should they go overboard in their duties by crossing the limitsContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: AVOIDING BITTERNESS”

PODTHOUGHT: CRITICISM AND PRAISE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over how some people become overly sad when they are criticised. A muslim should always remember that there are two types of people. The first are rightly guided as their criticism of others is based on the criticism and advice found in theContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: CRITICISM AND PRAISE”

PODTHOUGHT: BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I pondered over the fact that many families, especially from the Asian community, become fractured and even broken over time. This is one of the biggest complaints relatives, such as parents, often have. They wonder why their children have become divided after being so firmly joined.Continue reading “PODTHOUGHT: BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS”

PODTHOUGHT: KEY TO HAPPINESS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Many people set the standards for their happiness according to the rules and desires of other people. The problem with this mentality is that one will become sad or happy depending on the desires of people. If they persist on this attitude they eventually reach aContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: KEY TO HAPPINESS”

PODTHOUGHT: SAYING GOODBYE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over how the human heart was created in such a way that it must have something in it, it can never be empty. Meaning, it must attach to and love something. This is quite obvious if one reflects on this point for aContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SAYING GOODBYE”

PODTHOUGHT: MAKE THINGS EASY

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the behaviour of some who always strive to extract their full rights and more from others. In this day and age due to ignorance it has become more difficult to fulfil the rights of people, such as one’s parents. Even though aContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: MAKE THINGS EASY”

PODTHOUGHT: 3 TYPES OF PEOPLE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the different types of muslims in this world and their behaviour. According to this thought muslims can be split into three groups. The first group are the best and consist of the muslims who hand their lives and possessions over to Allah,Continue reading “PODTHOUGHT: 3 TYPES OF PEOPLE”

PODTHOUGHT: LET THINGS GO

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over something which all muslims hope for. They all hope that on Judgment Day, Allah, the Exalted, will put aside, overlook and forgive their past mistakes and sins. But the strange thing is that most of these same muslims who hope and prayContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: LET THINGS GO”

PODTHOUGHT: PLEASING EVERYONE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a common problem most people encounter during their lives. People often complain that no matter how hard they try they cannot seem to please everyone. No matter what situation they are in someone always seems to be displeased with them. This isContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: PLEASING EVERYONE”