PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 67 – PART 2

“…He said, “I seek refuge in Allah from being among the ignorant.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 67. The true ignorant person is not the one who does not possess knowledge but is actually the one who does not gain knowledge with the correct intention or the one who fails to act on it correctly.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 67 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 67 – PART 1

“And [recall] when Moses said to his people, “Indeed, Allah commands you to slaughter a cow.” They said, “Do you take us in ridicule?…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 67. It is important to understand that the prohibitions and commands of Allah, the Exalted, do not exist to make people’s life harder. They only existContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 67 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 6 OF 6

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson for those who fear Allah.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 66. To conclude the discussion on verse 66, it is important for muslims to study the past nations in order to adopt the fear ofContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 6 OF 6”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 5 

“…and a lesson for those who fear Allah.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. Fearing Allah, the Exalted, cannot be achieved without gaining and acting on Islamic knowledge so that one can fulfill the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refrain from His prohibitions and face destiny with patience according to the traditions of the HolyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 5 ”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 4

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. Often when muslims receive blessings especially, beyond their need it distracts them from the hereafter and instead focuses their minds on this material world. So in this respect, theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 4”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 3

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. It is important to learn that no matter how much physical or social strength a person has a day will certainly come when they face the consequences of theirContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 2

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. It is important for a muslim to understand a key truth namely, nothing in creation occurs without a wise reason even if people do not observe this wisdom immediately.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 1

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. It is important for a muslim to be observant in their daily life and avoid being too self-absorbed in their own worldly matters so that they become heedless overContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 3 OF 3

“And you had already known about those who transgressed among you concerning the Sabbath, and We said to them, “Be apes, despised.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 65. Even though tests and trials have affected believers since the dawn of time particularly in the time of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be uponContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 3 OF 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 2

“And you had already known about those who transgressed among you concerning the Sabbath, and We said to them, “Be apes, despised.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 65. It is important to learn that no matter how much physical or social strength a person has a day will certainly come when they face the consequencesContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 2”