PODHADITH: EXCLUDING OTHERS

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 3775, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised two people not to converse in private if there is a third person present as this could make them feel uncomfortable. As Islam promotes unity even small actions which can potentially damage relationships betweenContinue reading “PODHADITH: EXCLUDING OTHERS”

PODTHOUGHT: HELPING OTHERS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Since the passing of the righteous predecessors the strength of the Muslim nation has weakened dramatically. It is logical that the greater the number of people in a group the stronger the group will become yet Muslims have somehow defied this logic. The strength of theContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: HELPING OTHERS”

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”

PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 5 OF 5

The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6541, and the importance of unity within society. The next thing mentioned in this Hadith is that it is a sin for a muslim to hate another muslim. This hatred applies to worldly things and not disliking others for the sake of Allah,Continue reading “PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 5 OF 5”

PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 4 OF 5

The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6541, and the importance of unity within society. Another thing mentioned in this Hadith is that a muslim should not wrong, forsake or hate another muslim. The sins a person commits should be hated but the sinner should not be hated as theyContinue reading “PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 4 OF 5”

PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 3 OF 5

The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6541, and the importance of unity within society. The next thing mentioned in this Hadith is that muslims should not turn away from each other. This means they should not sever ties with other muslims over worldly issues thereby refusing to support themContinue reading “PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 3 OF 5”

PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 2 OF 5

The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6541, and the importance of unity within society. Specifically, it was discussing the aspects of envy. An envious muslim must strive to act on the Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2515. It advises that a person cannot be a true believerContinue reading “PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 2 OF 5”

PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 1 OF 5

A Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6541, discusses some aspects of creating unity within society. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, firstly advised muslims not to envy each other. This is when a person desires to obtain the very blessing someone else possesses meaning, they desire for the owner toContinue reading “PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 1 OF 5”