I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a common problem most people encounter during their lives. People often complain that no matter how hard they try they cannot seem to please everyone. No matter what situation they are in someone always seems to be displeased with them. This isContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: PLEASING EVERYONE”
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PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 4 OF 7
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties in cases where one has been wronged by another is to gain reward and the forgiveness of Allah, the Exalted, by forgiving their oppressor. Chapter 24 An Nur, verse 22: “…and let them pardon and overlook. Would you not like that Allah should forgive you?…” All muslims desireContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 4 OF 7”
PODHADITH: CONTROLLING ANGER – PART 2 OF 3
The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6116, and the importance of controlling one’s anger. When a person is angered they should change their body position in order to make themself more inactive. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4782. This will preventContinue reading “PODHADITH: CONTROLLING ANGER – PART 2 OF 3”
PODNEWS: GRASS IS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on a celebrity who discussed an abusive relationship she was once in. Firstly, there is no doubt Islam takes this behaviour very seriously and it is crystal that it contradicts its teachings. For example, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peaceContinue reading “PODNEWS: GRASS IS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE”
PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 3 OF 7
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is to inspire muslims to perform an important act of worship, namely supplication to Allah, the Exalted. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 3371. Supplication is an extreme sign of one’s humility and their acknowledgment of the Lordship of Allah, theContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 3 OF 7”
PODHADITH: CONTROLLING ANGER – PART 1 OF 3
In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6116, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised a person not to get angry. In reality, this Hadith does not mean a person should never get angry as anger is an innate behaviour which is even found in the Holy Prophets, peace beContinue reading “PODHADITH: CONTROLLING ANGER – PART 1 OF 3”
PODTHOUGHT: THE HELP OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED
I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the verse of the Holy Quran found in chapter 47 Muhammad, verse 7: “O you who have believed, if you support Allah, He will support you and plant firmly your feet.” This verse means that if one aids Islam then Allah, theContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: THE HELP OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED”
PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 2 OF 7
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they encourage muslims to adopt true sincerity in their actions, meaning, to only perform righteous deeds in order to please Allah, the Exalted. A Muslim experiencing difficulties understands that the only One who can aid them in their moment of need is Allah, the Exalted, andContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 2 OF 7”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 1-2 – PART 2
“Alif, Lām, Meem. This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah.” Chapter 2, Al Baqarah, verses 1-2. Since Allah, the Exalted, has made it clear at the very beginning of the Holy Quran (according to the written order of the Holy Quran) that only the righteousContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 1-2 – PART 2”
PODHADITH: LOVE FOR OTHERS – PART 2 OF 2
Continuing from the last blog which was discussing the Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 13 and the importance of loving for others what one loves for themself. This Hadith is an indication to Muslims to eliminate all bad characteristics which contradict mutual love and care, such as envy. Envy is when a person desiresContinue reading “PODHADITH: LOVE FOR OTHERS – PART 2 OF 2”
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