PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 3

“…and enter the gate bowing humbly…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 58. In order to fully understand humility it is important to understand its opposite namely, pride. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 265, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that a person who possesses even an atom’sContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 2

“And [recall] when We said, “Enter this city [i.e., Jerusalem] and eat from it wherever you will in [ease and] abundance…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 58. It is important to only obtain and utilize the lawful and avoid the unlawful and doubtful. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1205, the HolyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 1

“And [recall] when We said, “Enter this city [i.e., Jerusalem] and eat from it wherever you will in [ease and] abundance…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 58. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 39, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that religion is simple and straight forward. AndContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 4 OF 4

“…And they wronged Us not – but they were [only] wronging themselves.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 57. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2447, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that oppression will become a darkness on the Day of Judgment. This is vital to avoid asContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 4 OF 4”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 3

“…Eat from the good things with which We have provided you.” And they wronged Us not – but they were [only] wronging themselves.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 57. This verse is also an indication of infinite mercy of Allah, the Exalted. Whenever a muslim bears this verse in mind and eats they will obtainContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 2

“…Eat from the good things with which We have provided you…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 57. This verse also indicates the importance of only obtaining and utilizing the lawful while avoiding the unlawful and doubtful. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1205, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be uponContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 1

“And We shaded you with clouds and sent down to you manna and quails, [saying], “Eat from the good things with which We have provided you…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 57. This verse reminds muslims of the countless blessings Allah, the Exalted, has provided people which continuously benefits them. Meaning, they do not benefitContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 3 OF 3

“Then We revived you after your death that perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 56. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1954, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever is not grateful to people cannot be grateful to Allah, the Exalted. Even thoughContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 3 OF 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2  – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 2

“Then We revived you after your death that perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 56. This verse reminds muslims that whenever they face any difficulty or test and through the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, overcome and move past it, they should always acknowledge that the strength, knowledge and inspiration to maintainContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2  – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 1

“Then We revived you after your death that perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 56. This verse reminds muslims that no matter how difficult a situation they are facing maybe Allah, the Exalted, will give them a way out and relief so that they achieve peace of mind and an abundant reward.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 1”