The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in fearing Allah, the Exalted. The thing which causes the fear of Allah, the Exalted, to become ingrained in the heart is by truly believing and constantly reminding oneself that Allah, the Exalted, observes them at all times. None of one’s motions, be it outward actions or innerContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 15 OF 18”
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PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 12 OF 18
The last blog was discussing truthfulness in abstaining from the excess of this material world and its different levels. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, did set an example for the poor by choosing poverty and taught the rich how to live through his words and actions. He could have easilyContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 12 OF 18”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 11 OF 18
The last blog was discussing truthfulness in abstaining from the excess of this material world and its different levels. Some muslims abstain from the excess of this material world out of desire for Paradise which will make up for losing out on the pleasures of this material world. Some abstain from the excess of theContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 11 OF 18”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 10 OF 18
The last blog was discussing truthfulness in abstaining from the excess and unnecessary aspects of the material world. The one who is truly abstinent in the material world neither blames it nor praises it. They do not rejoice when they gain it nor do they grieve when it passes them by. The mind of thisContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 10 OF 18”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 9 OF 18
The last blog was discussing truthfulness in abstaining from the excess aspects of the material world and the difference between how the righteous predecessors earned and spent their wealth compared to the majority of other people. The pious counted their possessions as belonging entirely to Allah, the Exalted, and only used them in ways pleasingContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 9 OF 18”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 8 OF 18
The last blog was discussing truthfulness in abstaining from the excess aspects of the material world and the difference between how the righteous predecessors earned and spent their wealth compared to the majority of other people. Unfortunately, some muslims use the names of the righteous predecessors in the incorrect way by claiming they also earnedContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 8 OF 18”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 7 OF 18
The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in piety. This includes to fulfil the commands of Allah, the Exalted, and refrain from His prohibitions all for the pleasure of Allah, the Exalted. In addition, this includes avoiding things which are doubtful. According to a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1205, the one whoContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 7 OF 18”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 4 OF 18
The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in repentance. The first part of this aspect is to sincerely regret any sin one has committed and then to firmly resolve not to return to it or a similar sin again. A muslim should persist in seeking the forgiveness of Allah, the Exalted. One should make upContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 4 OF 18”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 2 OF 18
The last blog was discussing the importance of truthfulness in sincerity. It is better for a muslim, whenever possible to keep their righteous deeds a secret. This is a characteristic of the one who acts sincerely for the sake of Allah, the Exalted. The only exception to this is when one desires to set anContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 2 OF 18”
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