PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 50

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Muslims often have periods within their lives where they exert themselves by increasing the amount of worship they perform. This often happens in the Holy month of Ramadan where Muslims decide to change their lives around by striving much harder than normal. The issue with exertingContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 50”

PodSeries: Ties of Kinship– 6

I saw a news documentary a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the rise of drug trafficking and gangs, especially amongst the muslim youth. In most cases, the first people that need to take responsibility and prevent this occurring are parents. Unfortunately, many parents point fingers and claim that schoolContinue reading “PodSeries: Ties of Kinship– 6”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 49

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Muslims often question how they can mould their life to fit their faith instead of moulding their faith in order to fit their worldly life. One of the ways of achieving this is by always performing the obligatory prayers as soon as they occur for womenContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 49”

PodSeries: Ties of Kinship– 5

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a problem which affects most Muslim families. With the passing of time they become divided and lose the strong connection they once had with one another. There are many causes of this but a major cause is the foundation on which theirContinue reading “PodSeries: Ties of Kinship– 5”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 48

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a powerful weapon and trap of the Devil which can affect every Muslim irrespective of the strength of their faith. The Devil tries to convince Muslims to always observe those who are worse than them in behaviour in order to justify theirContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 48”

PodSeries: Ties of Kinship– 4

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a mentality which many people especially, Asians possess. It is the extreme need in forcing people such as relatives to remain physically together. Even though, it is not an evil intention yet, in this day and age it often leads to moreContinue reading “PodSeries: Ties of Kinship– 4”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 47

I had a thought which I wanted to share. There are many Muslims who desire lawful things, such as a child and instead of being content with what Allah, the Exalted, chose for them they instead pursue their desires in lawful ways such as spiritual exercises based on the Holy Quran and the traditions ofContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 47”

PodSeries: Ties of Kinship– 3

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1952, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the most virtuous gift a parent can give their child is to teach them good character. This Hadith reminds muslims to be more concerned about the faith of their relatives, such as theirContinue reading “PodSeries: Ties of Kinship– 3”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 46

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the following verse of the Holy Quran: Chapter 41 Fussilat, verse 53: “We will show them Our signs in the horizons and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is the truth…” All Muslims have faith in Islam butContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 46”

PodSeries: Ties of Kinship– 2

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2612, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the one who possesses complete faith is the one who is best in conduct and most kind to their family. Unfortunately, some have adopted the bad habit of treating non-relatives in a kindContinue reading “PodSeries: Ties of Kinship– 2”