PODTHOUGHT: SINGLE HEART

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is important to understand that Allah, the Exalted, has only given one heart to each person. Therefore, two opposite things cannot be contained within it at the same time just like fire and ice cannot come together in one container. This is similar to howContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SINGLE HEART”

PODTHOUGHT: SPECIAL DAYS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is commonly observed that in the special days and nights of the Islamic year, such as the night of power, which is considered to be on the 27th night of the Islamic month of Ramadan according to a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, numberContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SPECIAL DAYS”

PODTHOUGHT: TEACHING AND LEARNING

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Even though the amount of Islamic scholars and lecturers and Islamic educational material have increased over time yet, the strength of muslims has only decreased. There are many factors for this. For example, one of the main reasons is that many scholars have not adopted theContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: TEACHING AND LEARNING”

PODTHOUGHT: WHEN OTHERS DEPART

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Every day people lose their loved ones. It is an inevitable outcome. A muslim can remember and act on many things which can aid them during this difficulty. One thing is to observe the situation in a positive way. Meaning, instead of being sad over whatContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: WHEN OTHERS DEPART”

PODTHOUGHT: SPIRITUAL HIGH

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Muslims often have periods within their lives where they exert themselves by increasing the amount of worship they perform. This often happens in the Holy month of Ramadan where muslims decide to change their lives around by striving much harder than normal. The issue with exertingContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SPIRITUAL HIGH”

PODTHOUGHT: SEEKING GOOD

I had a thought which I wanted to share. According to an incident which has been recorded in Imam Asfahani’s, Hilyat Al Awliya, number 510, the great Companion Abu Darda, may Allah be pleased with him, refused to give his daughter’s hand in marriage to a rich and powerful person. He advised that he onlyContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SEEKING GOOD”

PODTHOUGHT: WHAT DO YOU SEEK

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is important for muslims to recognize why their worship Allah, the Exalted, as this reason can be a cause for an increase in obedience to Allah, the Exalted, or in some cases it can lead to disobedience. When one worships Allah, the Exalted, in orderContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: WHAT DO YOU SEEK”

PODTHOUGHT: REJECTED ADVICE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is important to note that one should react correctly whenever their advice is not acted on. When the person seeking advice chooses an unlawful decision which contradicts the advice given to them the advisor should show dislike towards their choice as this is a branchContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: REJECTED ADVICE”

PODTHOUGHT: TRUE MERCY

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Throughout the Holy Quran and Hadiths of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, muslims have been advised to be merciful to others. For example, a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1924, advises that those who show mercy to the creationContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: TRUE MERCY”

PODTHOUGHT: YOUR JOB

I had a thought which I wanted to share. If a person was hired for a specific job, such as painting a house, they are highly unlikely to receive their wages if they decide to do another duty, such as hovering the house. Even though what they decided to do is not bad but asContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: YOUR JOB”