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”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 15

In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 1528, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the most beloved places to Allah, the Exalted, are the Mosques and the most hated places to Him are the market places. Islam does not prohibit muslims from going to places other than theContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 15”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 14

In a Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 30, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the Holy Quran will intercede on Judgment Day. Those who follow it during their lives on Earth will be led to Paradise by it on Judgment Day. But those who neglectContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 14”

PodSeries: Socializing – 74

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is important for Muslims to understand an important point in respect to advising others. It is the duty of Muslims to advise others towards good and forbid evil but a Muslim should not behave as if they have been put in charge as controllers overContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 74”

PodThought: Positive Change

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. An important principle of Islam which is connected to trusting in Allah, the Exalted, is that muslims must fulfil two important tasks in order to achieve a positive change within the world. The first is to establish and fulfil the rights of Allah, the Exalted, suchContinue reading “PodThought: Positive Change”

PodSeries: Socializing – 73

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a strange attitude many people have adopted. When they are questioned about things they are unaware of instead of admitting the truth they give a reply which has little or no foundation in the truth. This can become a serious issue especiallyContinue reading “PodSeries: Socializing – 73”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 13

In a Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 28, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised two characteristics which lead a muslim to Paradise. In a Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 28, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised threeContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 13”

PodThought: Death and Peace

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. People, especially muslims, often avoid reflecting over or discussing the inevitable reality of death as they feel it will prevent them from enjoying lawful worldly things and induce constant sadness. This is a trick of the Devil who encourages this attitude as he desires people notContinue reading “PodThought: Death and Peace”