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 “PODNEWS: SOMETHING NEW”
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PODHADITH: KEEPING BLESSINGS
In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6442, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him advised, that a person’s true wealth is what they send ahead to the hereafter whereas, what they leave behind is in reality the wealth of their inheritors. It is important for muslims to send as manyContinue reading “PODHADITH: KEEPING BLESSINGS”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 73 – PART 4
“…and He shows you His signs that you might reason.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 73. It is important for a muslim to be observant in their daily life and avoid being too self-absorbed in their own worldly matters so that they become heedless over the things which are occurring around them. This is anContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 73 – PART 4”
PODSERIES: OBSTACLES TO OBEDIENCE – PART 2 OF 4
The next great obstacle to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, is weakness of faith. It is a blameworthy characteristic which gives rise to other negative characteristics, such as failing to act on one’s knowledge, fearing others, placing the obedience of people above the obedience to Allah, the Exalted, having hope in forgiveness without strivingContinue reading “PODSERIES: OBSTACLES TO OBEDIENCE – PART 2 OF 4”
PODEVENT: MAKING LIFE DIFFICULT
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 68-71: “They said, “Call upon your Lord to make clear to us what it is…. “Now you have come with the truth.” So they slaughtered her, but they could hardly do it.” The nation ofContinue reading “PODEVENT: MAKING LIFE DIFFICULT”
PODTHOUGHT: USE YOUR MEANS
I had a thought which I wanted to share. Unfortunately, some muslims have adopted a weak characteristic which only hinders them from improving for the better. Namely, they often compare their situation and circumstances to others who are facing easier circumstances and use this as an excuse not to increase their obedience to Allah, theContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: USE YOUR MEANS”
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”
PODHADITH: HEARING AND SPEAKING
In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4992, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, indicated that speaking about everything one hears to others is enough to make them sinful. It is important to a note, one should firstly ensure they only listen to lawful speech as actively participating inContinue reading “PODHADITH: HEARING AND SPEAKING”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 73 – PART 3
“…Thus does Allah bring the dead to life…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 73. The trumpet blast will lead to the death of the creation. This has been confirmed in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 7381. The important thing to learn is that this is a call which no one can or willContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 73 – PART 3”
PODSERIES: OBSTACLES TO OBEDIENCE – PART 1 OF 4
Life in the material world was created in order to test mankind. Chapter 67 Al Mulk, verse 2: “[He] who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed…” Because of this purpose the material world has been created with many preoccupations and distractions which prevent one fromContinue reading “PODSERIES: OBSTACLES TO OBEDIENCE – PART 1 OF 4”
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