PIETY – PART 6 OF 6

In order to make it easier for a muslim to adopt piety they should bear an important reality in mind. This material world is a temporary home which will quickly vanish as if it never existed in the first place. This is quite obvious if one ponders over the stages of their own life. TheyContinue reading “PIETY – PART 6 OF 6”

PODEVENT: SUPPLICATION OF THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA, PEACE BE UPON HIM

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in chapter 28 Al Qasas, verse 24: “So he watered [their flocks] for them; then he went back to the shade and said, “My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need.”   ThisContinue reading “PODEVENT: SUPPLICATION OF THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA, PEACE BE UPON HIM”

PODTHOUGHT: COMPANY OF THE GREATS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the fact that every muslim openly declares that they desire the companionship of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, the other Holy Prophets, peace be upon him them, and the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, inContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: COMPANY OF THE GREATS”

PODNEWS: VOID IN LIFE

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the concept of a midlife crisis. A person who experiences this often questions their purpose and seems to feel a huge void in their life even though they may possess many things and achieved much worldly success. ThisContinue reading “PODNEWS: VOID IN LIFE”

PODHADITH: ENTERING PARADISE

In a Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 28, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised three characteristics which leads a muslim to Paradise. The first is to consume lawful food. This includes avoiding obtaining and utilizing the unlawful such as wealth in any aspect of one’s life.Continue reading “PODHADITH: ENTERING PARADISE”

PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA’S, PEACE BE UPON HIM, SINCERITY

The next great event which will be discussed is mentioned in chapter 28 Al Qasas, verse 24 of the Holy Quran: “So he watered [their flocks] for them; then he went back to the shade…”” This great event indicates some important characteristics which muslims should adopt. The first is that a muslim should always takeContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA’S, PEACE BE UPON HIM, SINCERITY”

PODHADITH: DOING BUSINESS

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 2146, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that merchants will be raised as immoral people on Judgment Day except those who fear Allah, the Exalted, act righteously and speak the truth. This Hadith applies to all those who take part inContinue reading “PODHADITH: DOING BUSINESS”

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”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 2

“…and disputed over it…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 72. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1993, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever avoids arguing even if they are right will be given a house in the middle of Paradise. It is important to understandContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 1

“And [recall] when you slew a man and disputed over it…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 72. Generally speaking, they are some who claim that faith is not required in this world and others who are muslims claim it is enough to profess Islam without supporting it with sincere obedience to Allah, the Exalted. ButContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 1”