“And [recall] when We took the covenant from the Children of Israel…” This covenant should remind Muslims of the covenant mankind made with Allah, the Exalted. Chapter 7 Al A’raf, verse 172: “And [mention] when your Lord took from the children of Adam – from their loins – their descendants and made them testify ofContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 2”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 1
“And [recall] when We took the covenant from the Children of Israel…” Unfortunately, some Muslims act as if they will not be held accountable for their promises. Chapter 17 Al Isra, verse 34: “…And fulfill [every] commitment. Indeed, the commitment is ever [that about which one will be] questioned.” This includes all the trusts oneContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 1”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 19
“But they who believe and do righteous deeds – those are the companions of Paradise; they will abide therein eternally.” In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6543, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that Allah, the Exalted, does not judge people based on their outward appearance or theirContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 19”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 18
“But they who believe and do righteous deeds – those are the companions of Paradise; they will abide therein eternally.” Disbelief can be a literal rejecting of Islam or through actions, which involves disobeying Allah, the Exalted, even though one believes in Him. This can be clearly understood by an example. If an unaware personContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 18”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 17
“…those are the companions of Paradise; they will abide therein eternally.” It is important to note, that one will only enter Paradise through the mercy of Allah, the Exalted. This has been confirmed in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 5673. This is because every righteous deed is only possible through the mercy ofContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 17”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 16
“…and do righteous deeds…” Righteousness 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 Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Chapter 35 Fatir, verse 28:Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 16”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 15
“And they [people of the book] say, “Never will the Fire touch us, except for [a few] numbered days.” Say, “Have you taken a covenant with Allah? For Allah will never break His covenant. Or do you say about Allāh that which you do not know?”…But they who believe and do righteous deeds – thoseContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 15”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 14
“…those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide therein eternally.” The thing to remember is that in reality each person who will end up in Hell takes the fire, which they will encounter in Hell, with them from this world in the form of their sins. When a Muslim engraves this reality intoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 14”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 13
“Yes, [on the contrary], whoever earns evil and his sin has encompassed him – those are the companions of the Fire…” Being encompassed by sins could refer to failing to sincerely repent from them. In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4251, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advisedContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 13”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 12
“Yes, [on the contrary], whoever earns evil and his sin has encompassed him – those are the companions of the Fire…” Being encompassed by sins could refer to failing to sincerely repent from them. One should never plot to do an evil thing as it will always, one way or another, backfire on them. EvenContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 12”
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