Tag Archives: Taqwa

PODSERIES: SERVANTS OF THE MOST MERCIFUL – PART 7

The last blog was discussing the characteristic of the true servants of the Most Merciful which is mentioned in chapter 25 Al Furqan, verse 67: “And [they are] those who, when they spend, do so not excessively or sparingly but are ever, between that, [justly] moderate.” Instead of greedily chasing excess wealth the servants ofContinue reading “PODSERIES: SERVANTS OF THE MOST MERCIFUL – PART 7”

PODEVENT: RELATIVES ON JUDGEMENT DAY

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in chapter 80 Abasa, verses 34-37: “On the Day a man will flee from his brother. And his mother and his father. And his wife and his children. For every man, that Day, will be a matter adequate for him.” ThisContinue reading “PODEVENT: RELATIVES ON JUDGEMENT DAY”

PODTHOUGHT: SPIRITUAL HIGH

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 “PODTHOUGHT: SPIRITUAL HIGH”

PODNEWS: BEING OBSERVANT

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 “PODNEWS: BEING OBSERVANT”

PODHADITH: TRAITS TO AVOID

In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 2511, the Holy prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned of two bad traits which must be avoided. The first is extreme greed. This can lead one to withhold the obligatory charity which only leads to destruction in both worlds. For example, a HadithContinue reading “PODHADITH: TRAITS TO AVOID”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 4

“…but when they [hypocrites from the people of the book] are alone with one another, they say…” This verse is connected to chapter 4 An Nisa, verse 114: “No good is there in much of their private conversation, except for those who enjoin charity or that which is right or conciliation between people. And whoeverContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 4”