I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is part of normal behaviour to fear losing one’s possessions. In fact, generally speaking the more one possesses the more they will fear losing them and the less they possess the less they will fear. This is just like the person who goes out inContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 20”
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PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 72
I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the increase of crimes within London over the past decade. Unfortunately, they are some who claim that faith is not required in this world and others, who are muslims, claim it is enough to profess Islam without supportingContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 72”
PodSeries: The Material World – 19
I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the importance of maintaining a balanced life whereby a Muslim fulfils their necessities and responsibilities in this world, prepares adequately for the hereafter and occasionally enjoys lawful pleasures. Even though, this is the best approach it is very difficult to fulfil justContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 19”
PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 71
I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the life of a celebrity who had a passed away. It mentioned their legacy and the different things they achieved in their life. Even though, they achieved much worldly success there were still things in their life whichContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 71”
PodSeries: The Material World – 18
I had a thought which I wanted to share. Some Muslims often claim that one’s faith and the material world need to walk hand in hand with each other without a person being extreme in either. It is strange how most of those who claim this and use this statement as a way to enjoyContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 18”
PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 70
I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on a large scale project and how things were not going according to the initial plan, such as the estimated cost of the project increasing dramatically. Muslims should understand that making long term worldly plans is not the wisestContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 70”
PodSeries: The Material World – 17
In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2376, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that craving for wealth and status is more destructive to one’s faith than the destruction caused by two hungry wolves which are set free on a herd of sheep. This shows that hardly anyContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 17”
PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 69
I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the concept of a midlife crisis. A person who experiences this often questions their purpose and seems to feel a huge void in their life, even though they may possess many things and achieved much worldly success. ThisContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 69”
PodSeries: The Material World – 16
In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6514, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that two things abandon a deceased at their grave and only one thing remains with them. The two things which abandon them are their family and wealth and the only thing which remains with themContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 16”
PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 68
I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the problems which are occurring in the middle east and how countless people are suffering. It is important for a muslim to be observant in their daily life and avoid being too self-absorbed in their own worldly mattersContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 68”
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