PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 26

“Indeed, Allah is not timid to present an example – that of a mosquito or what is smaller than it. And those who have believed know that it is the truth from their Lord. But as for those who disbelieve, they say, “What did Allah intend by this as an example?” He misleads many therebyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 26”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 25 – PART 2 OF 2

“And give good tidings to those who believe and do righteous deeds that they will have gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow…..And they will have therein purified spouses…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 25. If a muslim desires to obtain a heavenly marriage in this world they must strive to find a spouse recommendedContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 25 – PART 2 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 25 – PART 1

“And give good tidings to those who believe and do righteous deeds that they will have gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 25. Firstly, this verse which inspires hope follows the previous verse which inspires fear. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 24: “…then fear the Fire, whose fuel isContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 25 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 23-24 – PART 2 OF 2

“And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down [i.e., the Quran] upon Our Servant [i.e., Prophet Muhammad (SAW)], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses [i.e., supporters] other than Allah, if you should be truthful. But if you do not – and you will never beContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 23-24 – PART 2 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 23-24 – PART 1

“And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down [i.e., the Qurān] upon Our Servant [i.e., Prophet Muhammad (SAW)], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses [i.e., supporters] other than Allah, if you should be truthful. But if you do not – and you will never beContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 23-24 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 3 OF 3

“O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous……So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him].“ Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 21-22. Even though this verse directly refers to major polytheism it is vital for muslims to avoidContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 3 OF 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 2

“O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous. [He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you…“ Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 21-22.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 1

“O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous. [He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you…“ Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 21-22.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 2 OF 2

“…Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 20. Allah, the Exalted, is the One who overpowers all things and in reality, is the only One who possesses power and might. All strength which is found within the creation is granted by none other than Allah, the Exalted. There is noContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 2 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 1

“The lightning almost snatches away their sight. Every time it lights [the way] for them, they walk therein; but when darkness comes over them, they stand [still]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 20. This verse indicates another characteristic of hypocrisy which muslims must avoid. Whenever they experience times of ease, which is compared to aContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 1”