PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 115

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. It is important for Muslims to avoid falling into a mentality which prevents one from sincerely obeying Allah, the Exalted, which involves using the blessings they have been granted in ways pleasing to Him, as outlined in the Holy Quran and the traditions of the HolyContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 115”

PodSeries: The Hereafter – 16

Many verses and Hadiths of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, discuss this stage which all people will face in some form or fashion. As it is inevitable, muslims must prepare for it, as the light or darkness of the grave does not come from the grave itself. It is one’sContinue reading “PodSeries: The Hereafter – 16”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 114

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. One of the major reasons the faith of Muslims has weakened over time is due to how they perceive faith and Islam. The righteous predecessors understood that Islam was a complete code of conduct which directly influenced every aspect of one’s life, every situation they faceContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 114”

PodSeries: The Hereafter – 15

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 “PodSeries: The Hereafter – 15”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 113

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. The obligatory prayers, which are central pillar of Islam, are more than a few movements. They are in fact a representation of Judgement Day. Each position of the prayer reflects a specific state on Judgement Day. Standing upright during the prayer is how people will standContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 113”

PodSeries: The Hereafter – 14

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on a person whose company went bankrupt after their faced some difficulties and the regrets they had over this issue. It is important for muslims to understand that whenever they face any type of worldly failure or regrets theyContinue reading “PodSeries: The Hereafter – 14”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 112

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. People have often conceived Allah, the Exalted, to be similar to those worldly rulers who immerse themselves in a life of ease in their grand palaces. Such rulers are normally far removed from their subjects. To all intents and purposes they are well beyond the directContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 112”

PodSeries: The Hereafter – 13

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the different difficulties and times of ease people face throughout their lives. There are things which a Muslim can remember in order to maintain their focus on the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, which involves fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitionsContinue reading “PodSeries: The Hereafter – 13”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 111

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. There are two types of divine revelation. One are the exact words of Allah, the Exalted, which is represented by the Holy Quran. The other is the inspiration given to the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, by Allah, the Exalted. This isContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 111”

PodSeries: The Hereafter – 12

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 3120, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that each person will be asked three questions in the grave. The first question will be who is your Lord? In order to answer this question correctly a muslim must not only believe inContinue reading “PodSeries: The Hereafter – 12”