PodSeries: Socializing – 79

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the good things a famous person who passed away did and those who praised them. It is important for muslims to understand that when they treat others kindly it in reality, benefits themself. This is because treating othersContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 79”

PodThought: Worldly Faiths

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. One of the major things which separates Islam from all other faiths and ways of life is that it is not a transactional religion. This is when one serves their God or Gods only for the sake of obtaining a worldly thing, such as a childContinue reading “PodThought: Worldly Faiths”

PodSeries: Socializing – 78

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the reaction of many countries to the Corona Virus outbreak and their attempt at reducing its spread. It is important for muslims to fulfill the command of Allah, the Exalted, in the chapter 4 An Nisa, verse 59:Continue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 78”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 17

In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4031, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that a person who imitates a people is counted as one of them. All muslims irrespective of the strength of their faith desire to be counted and end up with the righteous in theContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 17”

PodSeries: Socializing – 77

It is important for muslims, especially in this day and age, to understand the difference between those who discuss certain topics which may be considered controversial in order to genuinely benefit people through a positive change and those who simply discuss these issues in order to attract the attention of others. Those who desire aContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 77”

PodThought: Religion of Feelings

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. Due to the rise of social media and its relentless efforts to encourage people to always live according to their feelings, many muslims have approached the teachings of Islam according to their feelings. Meaning, when they feel like obeying Allah, the Exalted, which involves correctly usingContinue reading “PodThought: Religion of Feelings”

PodSeries: Socializing – 76

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Throughout the Holy Quran and Hadiths of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, Muslims have been advised to be merciful to others. For example, a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1924, advises that those who show mercy to the creationContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 76”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 16

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 1081, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised muslims how to gain blessings in their provision, divine support and an improvement in their condition and state. The first thing is to sincerely repent to Allah, the Exalted, before one dies. As theContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 16”

PodSeries: Socializing – 75

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is important for Muslims to offer advice correctly and sincerely as this is an aspect of Islam according to a Hadith found in Sunan An Nasai, number 4204. In lawful matters an aspect of this is that a Muslim should give advice based on theContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 75”

PodThought: Reflecting on the Quran

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. Islam continuously invites everyone, regardless of their level of knowledge, to reflect on the Holy Quran. Chapter 38 Saad, verse 29: “[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would beContinue reading “PodThought: Reflecting on the Quran”