I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the Corona Virus and the precautions the public should take in order to keep themselves safe from it. It is amazing how these steps which non Islamic nations are trying to implement now were advised by the HolyContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 65”
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PodSeries: The Material World – 12
In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4108, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the material world compared to the hereafter is like a drop of water compared to an ocean. In reality, this similie was given in order for people to understand how small the materialContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 12”
PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 64
I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on taking a step back in order to assess what is truly beneficial and harmful in one’s life. When a muslim observes the teachings of Islam they will find that certain worldly blessings have been described in a positiveContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 64”
PodSeries: The Material World – 11
In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6439, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that if a person possessed a valley of gold, they would desire another and nothing fills their stomach except dust. But Allah, the Exalted, forgives those who repent to Him. This Hadith warns against possessingContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 11”
PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 63
I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to discuss. It reported on the importance of learning from the past. It is important for a muslim to understand a key truth namely, nothing in creation occurs without a wise reason, even if people do not observe this wisdom immediately. A muslim shouldContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 63”
PodSeries: The Material World – 10
In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2886, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, criticized the slaves of wealth and fine clothing. These people are pleased when they receive these things and become displeased when they do not. In reality, this applies to all non-essential worldly things. This criticism isContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 10”
PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 62
I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on a celebrity and how they earned and spent their wealth. The Holy Quran has labelled those who are wasteful as the siblings of the Devil. Chapter 17 Al Isra, verse 27: “Indeed, the wasteful are brothers of theContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 62”
PodSeries: The Material World – 9
In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2346, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever wakes up in the morning safe from danger, healthy and having food for the day, is as if the world was gathered for them. In this day and age, where many peopleContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 9”
PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 61
I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on a person who did not respect their national anthem, which was labelled unpatriotic by some. In reality, a true patriot to Allah, the Exalted, and one’s nation is not refusing to stand during a national anthem or salutingContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 61”
PodSeries: The Material World – 8
In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4102, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised how to obtain the love of Allah, the Exalted. The love of Allah, the Exalted, is obtained when one avoids the excess of this material world, which are beyond their needs and responsibilities. Meaning,Continue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 8”
