PODNEWS: UNDERSTAND YOUR COMPANIONS

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the how a person is affected by their friend. There are countless examples in the world of how a person inspired their friend to take the wrong path in life which caused them serious trouble, such as prison.Continue reading “PODNEWS: UNDERSTAND YOUR COMPANIONS”

PIETY – PART 5 OF 6

The next aspect of piety is that a muslim should learn to avoid those things which do not concern them. In fact, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that a muslim cannot achieve excellence in faith until they behave in this manner. This is confirmed in a Hadith found inContinue reading “PIETY – PART 5 OF 6”

PODHADITH: A CLEAN HEART

In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4860, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned people against speaking negatively about others as this causes ill feelings towards them in people’s hearts. It is often observed that families especially, from the Asian community, become broken over time. This is oneContinue reading “PODHADITH: A CLEAN HEART”

PODHADITH: JOINING THE RIGHTEOUS

In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4031, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that a person who imitates a people is counted as one of them. All muslims irrespective of the strength of their faith desire to be counted and end up with the righteous in theContinue reading “PODHADITH: JOINING THE RIGHTEOUS”

PODHADITH: ABANDONING OTHERS

In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6534, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that it is not lawful for a muslim to abandon another muslim for more than three days. This applies to those who abandon other muslims for worldly reasons. Even though it is lawful to abandonContinue reading “PODHADITH: ABANDONING OTHERS”

PODNEWS: REAL LOVE

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It mentioned how some young adults from certain communities ran away from their homes for the sake of what they believed was true love. Muslims should note that a major sign of true love is when one directs their beloved towardsContinue reading “PODNEWS: REAL LOVE”

PODHADITH: COMPANIONS

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 5534, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, described the difference between a good and bad companion. The good companion is like a person who sells perfume. Their companion will either obtain some perfume or at least be affected by the pleasant smell. Whereas,Continue reading “PODHADITH: COMPANIONS”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 4 OF 4

“…and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 43. The bowing which is mentioned at the end of this verse could also refer to the importance of companionship. It is important for muslims to accompany those who have submitted to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, which isContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 4 OF 4”