Tag Archives: Socialising

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Some Muslims often claim that one’s faith and the material world need to walk hand in hand with each other without a person being extreme in either. It is strange how most of those who claim this and use this statement as a way to enjoyContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 18”

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on a large scale project and how things were not going according to the initial plan, such as the estimated cost of the project increasing dramatically. Muslims should understand that making long term worldly plans is not the wisestContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 70”

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2376, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that craving for wealth and status is more destructive to one’s faith than the destruction caused by two hungry wolves which are set free on a herd of sheep. This shows that hardly anyContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 17”

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the concept of a midlife crisis. A person who experiences this often questions their purpose and seems to feel a huge void in their life, even though they may possess many things and achieved much worldly success. ThisContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 69”

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6514, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that two things abandon a deceased at their grave and only one thing remains with them. The two things which abandon them are their family and wealth and the only thing which remains with themContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 16”

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the problems which are occurring in the middle east and how countless people are suffering. It is important for a muslim to be observant in their daily life and avoid being too self-absorbed in their own worldly mattersContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 68”

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2347, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that his true friend is the one who possesses the following characteristics. The first characteristic is that they strive and obtain only what they require in order to fulfill their necessities and the necessitiesContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 15”

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on discovering new things and experiences. Some muslims have adopted a mentality whereby they are always trying to discover different things and teachings in respect to Islam. They purposely seek lectures and knowledge which is supposedly new and differentContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 67”

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6501, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the worldly things which are raised up in social status will eventually be lowered by Allah, the Exalted. This does not mean that muslims should avoid the material world and trying to achieve successContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 14”

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the behaviour and attitude of some criminals who chose a life of crime, as they desired to obtain wealth in an easy and simple way. It is important for muslims to avoid this type of quick fix mentalityContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 66”