PodSeries: The Material World – 15

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2347, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that his true friend is the one who possesses the following characteristics. The first characteristic is that they strive and obtain only what they require in order to fulfill their necessities and the necessitiesContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 15”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 67

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on discovering new things and experiences. Some muslims have adopted a mentality whereby they are always trying to discover different things and teachings in respect to Islam. They purposely seek lectures and knowledge which is supposedly new and differentContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 67”

PodSeries: The Material World – 14

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6501, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the worldly things which are raised up in social status will eventually be lowered by Allah, the Exalted. This does not mean that muslims should avoid the material world and trying to achieve successContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 14”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 66

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the behaviour and attitude of some criminals who chose a life of crime, as they desired to obtain wealth in an easy and simple way. It is important for muslims to avoid this type of quick fix mentalityContinue reading “PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 66”

PodSeries: The Material World – 13

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4118, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that simplicity is a part of faith. Islam does not teach muslims to give up all their wealth and lawful desires but it instead teaches them to adopt a simple lifestyle in all aspectsContinue reading “PodSeries: The Material World – 13”

PodSeries: Strengthening Faith – 65

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”

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”