PODHADITH: EQUALITY

In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6543, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that Allah, the Exalted, does not judge people based on their outward appearance or their wealth instead He observes and judges people’s inward intention and their physical actions. The first thing to note is thatContinue reading “PODHADITH: EQUALITY”

PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 9 OF 11

The last blog was discussing the importance of patience and contentment which has been advised in a Hadith found in Musnad Ahmad, number 2803. In order to gain patience and even contentment with what Allah, the Exalted, chooses for a person they should seek and act on Islamic knowledge so that they reach the highContinue reading “PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 9 OF 11”

PODEVENT – THE PLEDGE

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the incident which took place before humans were sent to Earth and is mentioned in chapter 7 Al A’raf, verse 172 of the Holy Quran: “And [mention] when your Lord took from the children of Adam – from their loins – theirContinue reading “PODEVENT – THE PLEDGE”

PODHADITH: AVOID DARKNESS

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2447, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that oppression will become a darkness on the Day of Judgment. This is vital to avoid as those who find themselves plunged in darkness will unlikely find their way to Paradise. Only those who willContinue reading “PODHADITH: AVOID DARKNESS”

PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 8 OF 11

The last blog was discussing the importance of patience and contentment which has been advised in a Hadith found in Musnad Ahmad, number 2803. It is important to know that Allah, the Exalted, tests those He loves. If they show patience they will be rewarded but if they are angered it only proves their lackContinue reading “PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 8 OF 11”

PODNEWS: TYPES OF REGRETS

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the biography of a famous person. The things they achieved and the regrets they have. Muslims should understand that regrets can be classified into two categories. The first are the regrets over worldly things such as not gettingContinue reading “PODNEWS: TYPES OF REGRETS”

PODHADITH: BLESSED IN ALL SITUATIONS

In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 7500, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that every situation is blessed for a believer. The only condition is that they need to respond to each situation they encounter while obeying Allah, the Exalted, specifically, patience in difficulties and gratitude in timesContinue reading “PODHADITH: BLESSED IN ALL SITUATIONS”

PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 7 OF 11

A similar Hadith to the one discussed in this blog series so far, which is found in Musnad Ahmad, number 2803, advises that being patient over the things one dislikes leads to a great reward. Chapter 39 Az Zumar, verse 10: “…Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account [i.e., limit].” Patience isContinue reading “PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 7 OF 11”

PODTHOUGHT: SAYING GOODBYE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over how the human heart was created in such a way that it must have something in it, it can never be empty. Meaning, it must attach to and love something. This is quite obvious if one reflects on this point for aContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SAYING GOODBYE”

PODHADITH: THE TRUTH

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1971, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, discussed the importance of truthfulness and avoiding lies. The first part advises that truthfulness leads to righteousness which in turn leads to Paradise. When a person persists on truthfulness they are recorded by Allah, theContinue reading “PODHADITH: THE TRUTH”