PODNEWS: WORK HARD IN THE WORLD

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 “PODNEWS: WORK HARD IN THE WORLD”

PODNEWS: BENEFIT YOURSELF

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the good things a famous person who passed away did and those who praised them. It is important for muslims to understand that when they treat others kindly it in reality, benefits themself and not others. This isContinue reading “PODNEWS: BENEFIT YOURSELF”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 3

“…And if not for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy, you would have been among the losers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 64. In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 1081, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised muslims how to gain blessings in their provision,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 8 OF 8

“And [recall] when We said, “Enter this city [i.e., Jerusalem] and eat from it wherever you will in [ease and] abundance, and enter the gate bowing humbly and say, ‘Relieve us of our burdens [i.e., sins].’ We will [then] forgive your sins for you, and We will increase the doers of good [in goodness andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 8 OF 8”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 7

“…and We will increase the doers of good [in goodness and reward].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 58. It is important to note that this verse connects reward with physical struggle and in this respect it is connected to another verse of the Holy Quran namely, chapter 47 Muhammad, verse 7: “O you who haveContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 7”

PODTHOUGHT: SUPPORTING PEOPLE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the things which prevent a person from changing for the better. Unfortunately, some people experience tests and times of ease yet do not change their character in a positive way. Even though, there are many possible causes only one will be discussedContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SUPPORTING PEOPLE”

PODTHOUGHT: SHARING PROBLEMS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering about a certain mentality which some muslims have adopted. It is when a person tells many people about their problems. The issue with this attitude is that when one tells too many people then sharing their problems and seeking advice becomes a meansContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SHARING PROBLEMS”

PODHADITH: DIVINE BLESSINGS AND SUPPORT

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 1081, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised muslims how to gain blessings in their provision, divine support and an improvement in their condition and state. The first thing is to sincerely repent to Allah, the Exalted, before one dies. As theContinue reading “PODHADITH: DIVINE BLESSINGS AND SUPPORT”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 10 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Wahaab, which means the Bestower. In respect to Allah, the Exalted, it can mean the One who is infinitely bountiful and bestows favours and blessings without recompense or external cause. He gives generously without being asked. The muslim who understands this blessed divine name will always seek bounty andContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 10 OF 31”

PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 11 OF 11

To conclude this blog series, whoever desires the divine aid of Allah, the Exalted, should learn and act on what has been discussed in this blog series. Acting on these teachings will encourage one to truly trust in Allah, the Exalted. They will use the means created and provided by Allah, the Exalted, such asContinue reading “PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 11 OF 11”