PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 89

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 “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 89”

PodSeries: The Material World – 36

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on sponsoring animals. Firstly, it is important to note Islam teaches muslims the importance of treating all creatures kindly. For example, a Hadith found in Imam Bukhari’s, Adab Al Mufrad, number 378, mentions a man who was forgiven byContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 36”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 88

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. One of the powerful weapons the Devil uses in order to misguide people is to beautify an element of this world in order to create a fantasy which looks appealing. Chapter 16 An Nahl, verse 63: “By Allāh, We did certainly send [messengers] to nations beforeContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 88”

PodSeries: The Material World – 35

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the many difficulties people across the world are facing. It is important for muslims to understand that they should not define a situation as good or bad according to worldly definitions. For example, according to a worldly definitionContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 35”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 87

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the countless people in this world and the countless different paths they are journeying down. This in itself is an indication of the infinite power of Allah, the Exalted. Even though, there are billions of people yet no two people walk theContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 87”

PodSeries: The Material World – 34

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on different charity projects and how people sacrificed the things they liked in order to please the needy. It is important for muslims to understand the importance of chapter 3 Alee Imran, verse 92: “Never will you attain theContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 34”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 86

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 2141, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that wealth is not bad as long as the one who possesses it has piety. He added that good health was better than wealth and concluded that being cheerful is a blessing. The muslimContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 86”

PodSeries: The Material World – 33

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the importance of having a positive mind-set when dealing with worldly issues. It is important for muslims to develop the correct perception so that they can increase their obedience to Allah, the Exalted, which involves fulfilling His commands,Continue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 33”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 85

A great obstacle to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, is earning and using unlawful wealth. This is a major sin and must be avoided at all costs. It is clear from the Holy Quran and the Hadiths of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, that Allah, the Exalted, does notContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 85”

PodSeries: The Material World – 32

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on a gang of thieves who had been caught and sentenced to prison after the police recovered the property they had stolen. It is important for muslims to understand that this in reality is the worse situation for theContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 32”