I had a thought which I wanted to share. The elders of a family, especially parents, often use a statement which they believe indicates their right guidance namely, elders know best. To be honest this statement was true in the day of the righteous predecessors as the elders at that time used to strive inContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: DO ELDERS KNOW BEST?”
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PODNEWS: OUTCOME OF TESTS
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the widespread difficulties muslims all over the world are facing. Even though tests and trials have affected believers since the dawn of time particularly in the time of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him,Continue reading “PODNEWS: OUTCOME OF TESTS”
PODHADITH: GLAD TIDINGS – PART 2 OF 4
The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 2556, and those given glad tidings. The next characteristic mentioned in this Hadith is socializing with scholars and the wise. A muslim should always choose their companions wisely as they will undoubtedly adopt the characteristics of their companions whether positiveContinue reading “PODHADITH: GLAD TIDINGS – PART 2 OF 4”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 74 – PART 3
“Then your hearts became hardened after that, being like stones or even harder. For indeed, there are stones from which rivers burst forth, and there are some of them that split open and water comes out, and there are some of them that fall down for fear of Allah…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 74 TheContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 74 – PART 3”
PODSERIES: A SOUND HEART – PART 4 OF 4
Muslims can also soften their spiritual heart by visiting graves regularly. In fact, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 1569, that muslims should visit graves as it will remind them of the hereafter. But it is important to note, that thisContinue reading “PODSERIES: A SOUND HEART – PART 4 OF 4”
PODEVENT: SUPPLICATION OF THE HOLY PROPHET ZAKARIYA, PEACE BE UPON HIM
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in chapter 19 Maryam, verses 4-6: “He said, “My Lord, indeed my bones have weakened, and my head has filled with white, and never have I been in my supplication to You, my Lord, unhappy [i.e., disappointed]. And indeed, I fearContinue reading “PODEVENT: SUPPLICATION OF THE HOLY PROPHET ZAKARIYA, PEACE BE UPON HIM”
PODTHOUGHT: PARANOIA
I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a common problem found amongst muslims. When some face difficulties instead of firstly observing themselves and their behaviour to assess whether they need to change for the better and remain steadfast on the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, patiently waiting for reliefContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: PARANOIA”
PODNEWS: ROLE MODELS
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the life of a celebrity who had a passed away. It mentioned their legacy and the different things they achieved in their life. Even though, they achieved much worldly success there were still things in their life whichContinue reading “PODNEWS: ROLE MODELS”
PODHADITH: GLAD TIDINGS – PART 1 OF 4
In a Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 2556, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, gave glad tidings to the one who possesses the following characteristics. The first characteristic is humility without a shortcoming meaning, weakness. The humble one submits, accepts and acts on the commands and prohibitionsContinue reading “PODHADITH: GLAD TIDINGS – PART 1 OF 4”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 74 – PART 2
“Then your hearts became hardened after that, being like stones or even harder…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 74. The one with a hard spiritual heart can be described as a person who rejects the truth when it is presented to them believing they are superior in knowledge. They lack submission and the fear of Allah,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 74 – PART 2”
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