The next great obstacle to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, is having false hope of a long life. It is an extremely blameworthy characteristic as it is the main cause for a muslim giving priority to amassing the material world over preparing for the hereafter. One only needs to assess their average 24 hourContinue reading “PODSERIES: OBSTACLES TO OBEDIENCE – PART 3 OF 4”
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PODTHOUGHT: DEPENDENCY
I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is quite common for people to become dependent on others, such as their family. Even though, having hope in people is not a sin but as they are imperfect a muslim always runs the risk of being let down, in fact it is inevitable. TheyContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: DEPENDENCY”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 69-70 – PART 4 OF 4
“…And indeed we, if Allah wills, will be guided.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 69-70. Even though there is no doubt that the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, is infinite and can overcome all sins. And giving up hope in the infinite mercy of Allah, the Exalted, is defined as unbelief in chapter 12 Yusuf,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 69-70 – PART 4 OF 4”
PODEVENT: THE MOTHER OF THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA, PEACE BE UPON HIM
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the story of the Holy Prophet Mosa, peace be upon him. His story is widely known and discussed in detail throughout the Holy Quran. For example, chapter 28 Al Qasas, verse 7, mentions how the mother of the Holy Prophet Mosa, peaceContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE MOTHER OF THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA, PEACE BE UPON HIM”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 14 OF 18
The last blog was discussing truthfulness in trusting in Allah, the Exalted. It is important to note, trusting in Allah, the Exalted, does not mean one should abandon means, such as medicine, as a trusting muslim understands that both the means and outcome have been created and decided by Allah, the Exalted. So they useContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 14 OF 18”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 13 OF 18
The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in trusting Allah, the Exalted. This is such an important aspect that Allah, the Exalted, combined this with being a true believer. Meaning, one cannot be a true believer until they trust in Allah, the Exalted. Chapter 5 Al Ma’idah, verse 23: “…And upon Allah rely, if youContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 13 OF 18”
PODNEWS: HOPE VS WISHFUL THINKING
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the funeral of a muslim who openly and persistently committed major sins. Even though there is no doubt that the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, is infinite and can overcome all sins. And giving up hope in theContinue reading “PODNEWS: HOPE VS WISHFUL THINKING”
PODHADITH: COMPANY OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 1 OF 3
In a long divine Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 7405, Allah, the Exalted, advises muslims on some important things. The first is that Allah, the Exalted, acts and treats His servant according to their perception of Him. This means if a muslim has good thoughts and expects good from Allah, the Exalted, He inContinue reading “PODHADITH: COMPANY OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 1 OF 3”
PODHADITH: TRUE HOPE
In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2459, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, described the difference between true hope in the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, and wishful thinking. True hope is when one controls their soul by avoiding the disobedience of Allah, the Exalted, and actively strugglesContinue reading “PODHADITH: TRUE HOPE”
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