PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 11

“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 Sahih Bukhari, number 2447, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned thatContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 11”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 10

“And they [the 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…whoever earns evil and his sin has encompassed him – those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide thereinContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 10”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 9

“And they [the 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 Allah that which you do not know?” Yes, [on the contrary], whoever earns evil andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 9”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 8

“…Or do you say about Allah that which you do not know?” In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4606, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that any matter which is not based on Islam will be rejected. If Muslims desire lasting success in both worldly and religiousContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 8”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 7

“…Or do you say about Allah that which you do not know?” Some have adopted a strange attitude. When they are questioned about things they are unaware of instead of admitting the truth they give a reply which has little or no foundation in the truth. This can become a serious issue especially in mattersContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 7”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 6

“…Or do you say about Allah that which you do not know?” A great distraction which prevents one from submitting to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, is ignorance. It can be argued that it is the origin of every sin as the one who truly knows the consequences of sins would never commit them.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 6”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 5

“…Or do you say about Allah that which you do not know?” In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2501, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, declared that whoever is silent is saved. This means the one who is silent from vain or evil speech and only speaks goodContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 5”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 4

“…For Allah will never break His covenant…” Muslims must adopt this tradition of Allah, the Exalted, and always fulfill their trusts. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2749, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that betraying trusts is an aspect of hypocrisy.  This includes all the trusts oneContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 4”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 3

“And they [the 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…”” The reply of Allah, the Exalted, should remind Muslims of fulfilling the covenant they did took with Allah, the Exalted.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 2

“And they [the 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…”” Many Muslims have followed in the footsteps of the people of the book by abandoning learning and acting on theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 2”