The next divine name is Al Qabid Al Basit, which means the One who contracts and expands. It can mean that Allah, the Exalted, is the only One who contracts the life and provision of someone through tests and trials. And He is the only One who can expand these things through divine blessings andContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 13 OF 31”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 44 – PART 3 OF 3
“Do you order righteousness of the people and forget yourselves while you recite the Scripture? Then will you not reason?” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 44. This verse also reminds muslims the important of characteristic of leading by example. In fact, failing to act on one’s own advice is hated by Allah, the Exalted. ChapterContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 44 – PART 3 OF 3”
PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET IBRAHIM, PEACE BE UPON HIM, & THE FIRE
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the event of the great fire which was created to harm the Holy Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him. This is a very famous incident and widely known amongst muslims so there is no need to go into its details. But toContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET IBRAHIM, PEACE BE UPON HIM, & THE FIRE”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 44 – PART 2
“Do you order righteousness of the people and forget yourselves while you recite the Scripture? Then will you not reason?” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 44 In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 259. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the one who obtains religious knowledge inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 44 – PART 2”
PODHADITH: FEAR FOR THE NATION
In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 3997, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that he did not fear poverty for the muslim nation. Instead he feared that the world would become easy to obtain and plentiful for them. This would cause them to compete for it whichContinue reading “PODHADITH: FEAR FOR THE NATION”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 44 – PART 1
“Do you order righteousness of the people and forget yourselves…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 44 The aspects of righteousness have been discussed in great detail over six audio/video podcasts titled: What is Piety, and can be watched using the following link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/108539593905598/2520702294839873 A free eBook version has also been produced and a PDF copyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 44 – PART 1”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 12 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Fattah, which means the Opener. It can mean that Allah, the Exalted, is the only One who opens the treasure stores of mercy for the creation especially in the time of distress. The one who understands this divine name will only ever seek relief from Allah, the Exalted, knowingContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 12 OF 31”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 4 OF 4
“…and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 43. The bowing which is mentioned at the end of this verse could also refer to the importance of companionship. It is important for muslims to accompany those who have submitted to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, which isContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 4 OF 4”
PODTHOUGHT: EASY OR DIFFICULT JOURNEY
I had a thought which I wanted to share. If a person had to cross a country and was presented different paths to choose, such as a path through a dangerous jungle or over a mountain or through an underground cave, an intelligent person would certainly choose the simplest and easiest path. This would allowContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: EASY OR DIFFICULT JOURNEY”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 3
“…and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 43. The final part of this verse indicates the importance of offering the obligatory prayers with congregation usually at a Mosque. In fact, due to this verse and Hadiths of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 3”
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