In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4992, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, indicated that speaking about everything one hears to others is enough to make them sinful. It is important to a note, one should firstly ensure they only listen to lawful speech as actively participating inContinue reading “PODHADITH: HEARING AND SPEAKING”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 73 – PART 3
“…Thus does Allah bring the dead to life…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 73. The trumpet blast will lead to the death of the creation. This has been confirmed in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 7381. The important thing to learn is that this is a call which no one can or willContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 73 – PART 3”
PODSERIES: OBSTACLES TO OBEDIENCE – PART 1 OF 4
Life in the material world was created in order to test mankind. Chapter 67 Al Mulk, verse 2: “[He] who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed…” Because of this purpose the material world has been created with many preoccupations and distractions which prevent one fromContinue reading “PODSERIES: OBSTACLES TO OBEDIENCE – PART 1 OF 4”
PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA, PEACE BE UPON HIM, AND GRATITUDE
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 61: “And [recall] when you said, “O Moses, we can never endure one [kind of] food. So call upon your Lord to bring forth for us from the earth its green herbs and its cucumbersContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA, PEACE BE UPON HIM, AND GRATITUDE”
PODNEWS: DOUBTFUL THINGS
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on different religious celebrations which occur throughout the year. It discussed whether it was acceptable for people from certain faiths to celebrate the religious days of other religions. There has been much debate and discussion whether this is lawfulContinue reading “PODNEWS: DOUBTFUL THINGS”
PODHADITH: JUDGING ACTIONS
In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2389, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that righteousness is good character and a sin creates a negative internal feeling and its doer would dislike others finding out about it. This Hadith indicates that the root of all good and righteousnessContinue reading “PODHADITH: JUDGING ACTIONS”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 73 – PART 2
“…Thus does Allah bring the dead to life…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 73. Allah, the Exalted, alone created and controls both life and death. The muslim who understands this divine name will submit and sincerely obey Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience withoutContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 73 – PART 2”
PODSERIES: KEY TO PARADISE – PART 2 OF 2
The last blog was discussing the meaning of the testimony of Islam. It is clear from Islamic teachings, some of which were discussed in the last blog, that loving what Allah, the Exalted, hates and disliking what Allah, the Exalted, loves is a clear indication of a person following their own desires and obeying themContinue reading “PODSERIES: KEY TO PARADISE – PART 2 OF 2”
PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA, PEACE BE UPON HIM, AND THE SEA
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in Chapter 26 Ash Shu’ara, verses 62-63: “[Moses] said, “No! Indeed, with me is my Lord; He will guide me.” Then We inspired to Moses, “Strike with your staff the sea,” and it parted, and each portion was like a greatContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA, PEACE BE UPON HIM, AND THE SEA”
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”