PodSeries: Religion of Ease – 4

I saw a news report a while ago, which will be briefly discussed. It reported on a successful non-muslim businessman. It discussed how he struggled at the start of his business and how many years of effort, stress and sacrifice led to a successful multi-million pound business. It reminded me of a verse of theContinue reading “PodSeries: Religion of Ease – 4”

PodSeries: Charity – 6

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2029, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised three things. The first is that charity does not decrease one’s wealth. This is because whatever a muslim spends for the sake of Allah, the Exalted, in respect to any blessing, such as time,Continue reading “PodSeries: Charity – 6”

PodSeries: Religion of Ease – 3

A Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 7129, advises that the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, would choose the right time when discussing religious issues with his Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, as he did not want to over burden or bore them. Even though, a muslim has noContinue reading “PodSeries: Religion of Ease – 3”

PodSeries: Charity – 5

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 1417, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that a muslim should save themself from Hell even by giving half a date fruit in charity. This Hadith, like many other teachings of Islam, indicates the importance of quality over quantity. The Devil oftenContinue reading “PodSeries: Charity – 5”

PodSeries: Religion of Ease – 2

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6125, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised to make things easy for others, instead of making things difficult. And to give glad tidings to others and not scare them. A muslim should always make things easy, firstly for themself by learning andContinue reading “PodSeries: Religion of Ease – 2”

PodSeries: Charity – 4

In a long Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6806, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, mentioned seven groups of people who will be granted shade on the Day of Judgment by Allah, the Exalted. This shade will protect them from the horrors of the Day of Judgment which includes theContinue reading “PodSeries: Charity – 4”

PodSeries: Religion of Ease – 1

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 39, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that religion is simple and straight forward. And a muslim should not over burden themself, as they will not be able to keep up with it.  This means that a muslim should always lead a simpleContinue reading “PodSeries: Religion of Ease – 1”

PodSeries: Charity – 3

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6444, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the rich in this world will be poor in the hereafter unless they spend their blessings correctly but these people are a few in number. This means that the majority of wealthy people incorrectlyContinue reading “PodSeries: Charity – 3”

PodSeries: Independence – 3

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is quite common for people to become dependent on others, such as their family. Even though, having hope in people is not a sin but as they are imperfect a Muslim always runs the risk of being let down, in fact it is inevitable. TheyContinue reading “PodSeries: Independence – 3”

PodSeries: Charity – 2

In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 2336, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that every day two Angels supplicate to Allah, the Exalted. The first asks Allah, the Exalted, to compensate the one who spends for His sake. The second asks Allah, the Exalted, to destroy the oneContinue reading “PodSeries: Charity – 2”