PODTHOUGHT: TIES THAT BIND

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a mentality which many people especially, Asians possess. It is the extreme need in forcing people such as relatives to remain physically together. Even though, it is not an evil intention yet, in this day and age it often leads to moreContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: TIES THAT BIND”

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”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 48 – PART 2

“And fear a Day when no soul will suffice for another soul at all, nor will intercession be accepted from it, nor will compensation be taken from it, nor will they be aided.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 48. A Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6853, warns that one’s lineage will not benefit themContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 48 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 5 OF 5

“And do not mix the truth with falsehood or conceal the truth while you know [it].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 42. The one who obeys this verse will adopt true justice within their character. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 4721, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advisedContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 5 OF 5”

PODTHOUGHT: AVOIDING BITTERNESS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is important for muslims to fulfil the rights people have over them, such as their parents, according to the teachings of Islam. But they should not do this for the sake of people nor should they go overboard in their duties by crossing the limitsContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: AVOIDING BITTERNESS”