PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 11

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible] except [indulging in] wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.” To conclude, these people assumed that abandoning knowledge and learning a few practices from their religion was enough for salvation. They turned their religion intoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 11”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 10

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible] except [indulging in] wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.” As discussed earlier,many Muslims have followed in the footsteps of the people of the book by abandoning learning and acting on the teachings of IslamContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 10”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 9

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible] except [indulging in] wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.” An aspect of their wishful thinking and assumption was that they, the people of the book, were the chosen ones and they therefore were guaranteedContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 9”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 8

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible] except [indulging in] wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.” When Muslims follow in their footsteps by abandoning learning and acting on Islamic knowledge they will become easily misguided by others, just like the generalContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 8”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 7

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible] except [indulging in] wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.” Even though, the number of preachers has increased over time and accessing information has become easier yet the strength of Muslims has only weakened. OneContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 7”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 6

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible] except [indulging in] wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.” It is important for Muslims to understand that their worldly knowledge irrespective of how much they possess is not enough to gain success in theirContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 6”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 5

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible] except [indulging in] wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.” Those who adopt this ignorant mentality often adopt non-Islamic practices assuming they are a part of Islam. The more Muslims do this the less theyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 5”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 4

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible] except [indulging in] wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.” Many Muslims who have adopted this type of ignorance will eventually reach a level where they live in wishful thinking in respect to Allah, theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 4”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 3

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible]…but they are only assuming.” 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 foundationContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 2

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible]…but they are only assuming.” Many Muslims have followed in their footsteps by failing to fulfil all three aspects of the divine scripture they were granted namely, the Holy Quran. In a Hadith found in ImamContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 2”