The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they are a means to erasing one’s sins. In cases where one either fails to sincerely repent or fails to perform enough righteous deeds to erase their minor sins, tests and difficulties are a means of purification. This has been confirmed in many Hadiths such asContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 6 OF 7”
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PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 5 OF 7
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they can lead to great happiness for those who possess true knowledge. This is because the knowledgeable are aware of the great blessings which result from being patient during difficulties. For example, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, once advised in aContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 5 OF 7”
PODHADITH: CONTROLLING ANGER – PART 3 OF 3
The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6116, and the importance of controlling one’s anger. As discussed in an earlier blog anger within limits can be useful. It should be used for repelling harm to one’s self, faith, and possessions which if done correctly, according to the teachings of Islam,Continue reading “PODHADITH: CONTROLLING ANGER – PART 3 OF 3”
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”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 3 – PART 1
“Who believe in the unseen, establish prayerand spend out of what We have provided for them.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 3. In this verse Allah, the Exalted, explains the signs of the righteous mentioned in the previous verse. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 2: “This is the Book about which there is no doubt,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 3 – PART 1”
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