Tag Archives: Tests

PODEVENT: THE TRENCH

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the Battle of the Trench. This is a famous battle which occurred when the non-muslims surrounded the blessed city of Medina in order to extinguish the light of Islam. Chapter 33 Al Ahzab, verse 22: “And when the believers saw the companies,Continue reading “PODEVENT: THE TRENCH”

PODTHOUGHT: REFOCUS THROUGH LOSS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a specific wisdom why people face difficulties and the loss of blessings, such as health. Often when muslims receive blessings especially, beyond their need, it distracts them from the hereafter and instead focuses their minds on this material world. So in thisContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: REFOCUS THROUGH LOSS”

PODEVENT: THE MIGRATION

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the migration of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and his Companions, May Allah be pleased with them, to the city of Medina from the city of Mecca. Chapter 9 At Tawbah, verse 40: “If you do notContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE MIGRATION”

PODNEWS: OUTCOME OF TESTS

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the widespread difficulties muslims all over the world are facing. Even though tests and trials have affected believers since the dawn of time particularly in the time of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him,Continue reading “PODNEWS: OUTCOME OF TESTS”

PODNEWS: MESSAGE IN THE BOTTLE

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 “PODNEWS: MESSAGE IN THE BOTTLE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 2

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. 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.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 2”

PODNEWS: DESTINY IS LIKE MEDICINE

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the important role of doctors and their impact on their patients. It is important for muslims to understand a simple thing which can aid them with patiently facing destiny and the difficulties it brings. A person happily takesContinue reading “PODNEWS: DESTINY IS LIKE MEDICINE”