In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1931, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever protects the honor of another will be protected from Hellfire by Allah, the Exalted. Just like a muslim would desire others to protect their honor in their presence or absence they shouldContinue reading “PODHADITH: PROTECTING YOURSELF”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 3
“But those who wronged changed [those words] to a statement other than that which had been said to them…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 59. It is important for muslims, especially in this day and age, to understand the difference between those who discuss certain topics which may be considered controversial in order to genuinelyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 3”
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”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 2
“But those who wronged changed [those words] to a statement other than that which had been said to them….” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 59. The wrong doers indicated in this verse applies to any disobedience to Allah, the Exalted, by failing to fulfill His commands, refrain from His prohibitions and face destiny with patience.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 2”
PODTHOUGHT: EFFECTS OF INTENTION
I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over one of the main reasons why people who do good things, such as buying gifts for others, do not receive the same level of respect and love from people than some who do not do these things. This outcome occurs as aContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: EFFECTS OF INTENTION”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 1
“But those who wronged changed [those words] to a statement other than that which had been said to them, so We sent down upon those who wronged a punishment [i.e., plague] from the sky because they were defiantly disobeying.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 59. This verse indicates the importance of not compromising on theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 1”
PODHADITH: FIVE QUESTIONS – PART 2 OF 2
The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2417. It warns that a person’s feet will not move on Judgment Day until they answer five questions. The third and fourth questions people will be asked on Judgment Day are about their wealth specifically, how they earned it and how theyContinue reading “PODHADITH: FIVE QUESTIONS – PART 2 OF 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 8 OF 8
“And [recall] when We said, “Enter this city [i.e., Jerusalem] and eat from it wherever you will in [ease and] abundance, and enter the gate bowing humbly and say, ‘Relieve us of our burdens [i.e., sins].’ We will [then] forgive your sins for you, and We will increase the doers of good [in goodness andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 8 OF 8”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 1 OF 18
It is not possible to achieve noble character without truthfulness. In fact, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has made it clear in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6637, that truthfulness leads to righteousness and this leads to Paradise. A person remains steadfast on the truth until they areContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 1 OF 18”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 7
“…and We will increase the doers of good [in goodness and reward].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 58. It is important to note that this verse connects reward with physical struggle and in this respect it is connected to another verse of the Holy Quran namely, chapter 47 Muhammad, verse 7: “O you who haveContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 7”
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