PODHADITH: GOOD WORLDLY BLESSINGS

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 2141, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that wealth is not bad as long as the one who possesses it has piety. But added that good health was better than wealth and concluded that being cheerful is a blessing. The muslimContinue reading “PODHADITH: GOOD WORLDLY BLESSINGS”

PODNEWS: POSITIVITY

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the wake of a famous person and how the people attending it desired to treat the wake as a way of celebrating the celebrity’s achievements instead of mourning over their loss. It is important for muslims to adoptContinue reading “PODNEWS: POSITIVITY”

PODNEWS: PERCEPTION

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the importance of having a positive mind-set when dealing with worldly issues. It is important for muslims to develop the correct perception so that they can increase their obedience to Allah, the Exalted, which involves fulfilling His commands,Continue reading “PODNEWS: PERCEPTION”

PODHADITH: THINKING POSITIVELY

In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4993, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that thinking well about people is an aspect of worshipping Allah, the Exalted, correctly. Meaning, it is an aspect of obeying Allah, the Exalted. Interpreting things in a negative way often leads to sinsContinue reading “PODHADITH: THINKING POSITIVELY”