PodSeries: Financial Dealings – 1

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2076, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, supplicated for the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, on those who are lenient in financial matters, such as buying and selling goods, and when they demand the repayment of a loan. It is important for muslimsContinue reading “PodSeries: Financial Dealings – 1”

PodSeries: Charity – 20

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. When a Muslim truly believes that everything they possess belongs to Allah, the Exalted, then using the blessings they possess correctly, such as giving charity, through the grace of Allah, the Exalted, becomes easy. One who adopts this attitude realizes they are simply returning a loanContinue reading “PodSeries: Charity – 20”

PodSeries: Charity – 19

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Muslims often claim that due to their busy lives they do not find time to perform voluntary righteous deeds or even gain further knowledge on Islam. In cases like this a Muslim should strive to donate as much charity as possible as this righteous deed doesContinue reading “PodSeries: Charity – 19”

PodSeries: Charity – 18

In a long Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2616, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, described some important deeds which muslims must strive to perform. One of things mentioned is that charity extinguishes sins like water extinguishes fire. A similar Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 664, advisesContinue reading “PodSeries: Charity – 18”

PodSeries: Charity – 17

In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 2511, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned against greed. This can lead one to withholding the obligatory charity and this only leads to destruction in both worlds. For example, a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 1403, warns that the personContinue reading “PodSeries: Charity – 17”

PodSeries: Charity – 16

In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 2866, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that giving charity during one’s life time is 100 times better than giving it when they reach their deathbed. This is important to understand as many muslims foolishly believe they can either hoard theirContinue reading “PodSeries: Charity – 16”

PodSeries: Charity – 15

In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 2376, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, indicated that the one who spends in ways pleasing to Allah, the Exalted, will be rewarded according to what they give. And he warned not to hoard otherwise Allah, the Exalted, will withhold His blessings. ItContinue reading “PodSeries: Charity – 15”

PodSeries: Charity – 14

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 1427, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, gave some advice relating to wealth. The first thing is that the upper hand is better than the lower hand. This means that the one who strives to give their obligatory and voluntary charity, according toContinue reading “PodSeries: Charity – 14”

PodSeries: Charity – 13

In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 250, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised some easy righteous deeds to perform. The first righteous deed is to help someone in their specific trade, according to one’s means. For example, a muslim can support someone in their profession by paying forContinue reading “PodSeries: Charity – 13”

PodSeries: Charity – 12

In a Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 2556, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, gave glad tidings to the one who possesses the following characteristics. One of these characteristics is spending wealth without being disobedient to Allah, the Exalted, and to aid the weak and needy. ThisContinue reading “PodSeries: Charity – 12”