Tag Archives: Advice

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: BEING HONEST WHEN ADVISING OTHERS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a strange attitude many people have adopted. When they are questioned about things they are unaware of instead of admitting the truth they give a reply which has little or no foundation in the truth. This can become a serious issue especiallyContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: BEING HONEST WHEN ADVISING OTHERS”

PODTHOUGHT: GIVING ADVICE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is important for muslims to offer advice correctly and sincerely as this is an aspect of Islam according to a Hadith, found in Sunan An Nasai, number 4204. In lawful matters, an aspect of this is that a muslim should give advice based on theContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: GIVING ADVICE”

PODTHOUGHT: HELPING OTHERS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Since the passing of the righteous predecessors the strength of the Muslim nation has weakened dramatically. It is logical that the greater the number of people in a group the stronger the group will become yet Muslims have somehow defied this logic. The strength of theContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: HELPING OTHERS”

PODHADITH: COMMANDING GOOD

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2686, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that failing to fulfill the important duty of commanding good and forbidding evil can be understood with the example of a boat with two levels full of people. The people on the lower level keepContinue reading “PODHADITH: COMMANDING GOOD”

PODTHOUGHT: AGREE TO DISAGREE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. As all people have not been created the same they are bound to disagree on certain things. In matters related to religion and those which differentiate between lawful and unlawful things a muslim must remain steadfast on the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, irrespective of whoContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: AGREE TO DISAGREE”

PODTHOUGHT: SUPPORTING PEOPLE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the things which prevent a person from changing for the better. Unfortunately, some people experience tests and times of ease yet do not change their character in a positive way. Even though, there are many possible causes only one will be discussedContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SUPPORTING PEOPLE”

PODTHOUGHT: SHARING PROBLEMS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering about a certain mentality which some muslims have adopted. It is when a person tells many people about their problems. The issue with this attitude is that when one tells too many people then sharing their problems and seeking advice becomes a meansContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SHARING PROBLEMS”