PodThought: Observing the Righteous

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. It is essential to recognize the virtuous conduct of those who earnestly seek to follow the commands of Allah, the Exalted, by appropriately utilizing the blessings bestowed upon them as described in Islamic teachings, thereby allowing one to imitate their commendable character. One must steer clearContinue reading “PodThought: Observing the Righteous”

PodSeries: Socializing – 70

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Since the passing of the righteous predecessors the strength of the Muslim nation has weakened dramatically. It is logical that the greater the number of people in a group the stronger the group will become yet Muslims have somehow defied this logic. The strength of theContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 70”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 11

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6464, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that deeds should be done correctly, sincerely and moderately. He added that a person’s deeds will not take them to Paradise and concluded that the most beloved deeds to Allah, the Exalted, are those whichContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 11”

PodSeries: Socializing – 69

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering about the important duty on all Muslims to command good and forbid evil. Chapter 3 Alee Imran, verse 110: “You are the best nation produced [as an example] for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe inContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 69”

PodThought: Mental and Physical Balance

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. Islam promotes the proper utilization of the worldly blessings bestowed by Allah, the Exalted, as described in the Holy Quran and the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. By doing so, individuals can attain peace of mind in both thisContinue reading “PodThought: Mental and Physical Balance”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 10

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah number 3371, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that a muslim must never consume alcohol, as it is the key to all evil. Unfortunately, this major sin has increased amongst the muslims over time. This is the key to all evil asContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 10”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 9

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1987, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, gave some important pieces of advice. The first is to fear Allah, the Exalted, through piety. This is achieved when one fulfils the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refrains from His prohibitions and faces destinyContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 9”

PodSeries: Socializing – 68

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the behaviour of some who always strive to extract their full rights and more from others. In this day and age due to ignorance it has become more difficult to fulfil the rights of people, such as one’s parents. Even though aContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 68”

PodThought: A Firm Foundation

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. A core principle of Islam that serves individuals in both their secular and spiritual lives is the importance of grounding one’s actions in clear evidence and knowledge. This approach enables individuals to make informed decisions, allowing them to navigate various circumstances while achieving a sense ofContinue reading “PodThought: A Firm Foundation”

PodSeries: Socializing – 67

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is important to note that one should react correctly whenever their advice is not acted upon. When the person seeking advice chooses an unlawful decision which contradicts the advice given to them the advisor should show dislike towards their choice as this is a branchContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 67”