PODTHOUGHT: UNITED FAMILY

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a problem which affects most muslim families. With the passing of time they become divided and lose the strong connection they once had with one another. They are many causes of this but a major cause is the foundation on which theirContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: UNITED FAMILY”

PODHADITH: BLESSINGS IN WEALTH AND LIFE

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1979, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that maintaining the ties of kinship leads to an increase in wealth and life. It is a duty on muslims to maintain the ties of kinship as severing them is a major sin. TheContinue reading “PODHADITH: BLESSINGS IN WEALTH AND LIFE”

PODHADITH: ABANDONING OTHERS

In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6534, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that it is not lawful for a muslim to abandon another muslim for more than three days. This applies to those who abandon other muslims for worldly reasons. Even though it is lawful to abandonContinue reading “PODHADITH: ABANDONING OTHERS”

PODHADITH: BEST CONDUCT

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2612, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the one who possesses complete faith is the one who is best in conduct and most kind to their family. Unfortunately, some have adopted the bad habit of treating non-relatives in a kindContinue reading “PODHADITH: BEST CONDUCT”

PODTHOUGHT: AVOIDING BITTERNESS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is important for muslims to fulfil the rights people have over them, such as their parents, according to the teachings of Islam. But they should not do this for the sake of people nor should they go overboard in their duties by crossing the limitsContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: AVOIDING BITTERNESS”

PODTHOUGHT: BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I pondered over the fact that many families, especially from the Asian community, become fractured and even broken over time. This is one of the biggest complaints relatives, such as parents, often have. They wonder why their children have become divided after being so firmly joined.Continue reading “PODTHOUGHT: BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 27 – PART 2

“Who break the covenant of Allah after contracting it and sever that which Allah has ordered to be joined and cause corruption on earth. It is those who are the losers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 27. The next thing mentioned in this verse is the importance of maintaining good ties with both relatives andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 27 – PART 2”