PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 1

“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.” These people assumed that abandoning knowledge and learning a few practices from their religion was enough for salvation. They turned their religion into a few empty practices and failed to understandContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 10

“But do they not know that Allah knows what they conceal and what they declare?” Allah, the Exalted, is All Knowing as nothing escapes His knowledge whether in the Heavens or the Earth whether visible or not. The knowledge of Allah, the Exalted, has no limit, it has no beginning and no end and itContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 10”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 9

“But do they not know that Allah knows what they…declare?” 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 good words willContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 9”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 8

“But do they not know that Allah knows what they conceal…” In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 3154, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that those who perform deeds for the sake of people, such as showing off, instead of doing them for the pleasure of Allah,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 8”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 7

“And when they [hypocrites from the people of the book] meet those who believe, they say, “We have believed”; but when they are alone with one another, they say, “Do you talk to them about what Allah has revealed to you so they can argue with you about it before your Lord?” Then will youContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 7”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 6

“And when they [hypocrites from the people of the book] meet those who believe, they say, “We have believed”; but when they are alone with one another, they say, “Do you talk to them about what Allah has revealed to you so they can argue with you about it before your Lord?” Then will youContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 6”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 5

“And when they [hypocrites from the people of the book] meet those who believe, they say, “We have believed”; but when they are alone with one another, they say, “Do you talk to them about what Allah has revealed to you so they can argue with you about it before your Lord?”…” In a HadithContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 5”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 4

“…but when they [hypocrites from the people of the book] are alone with one another, they say…” This verse is connected to chapter 4 An Nisa, verse 114: “No good is there in much of their private conversation, except for those who enjoin charity or that which is right or conciliation between people. And whoeverContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 4”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 3

“…but when they [hypocrites from the people of the book] are alone with one another…” In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 5534, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, described the difference between a good and bad companion. The good companion is like a person who sells perfume. Their companionContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 2

“And when they [hypocrites from the people of the book] meet those who believe, they say, “We have believed”…” Muslims must not follow in the footsteps of the hypocrites by failing to practically and sincerely act on their verbal declaration of faith in Islam. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim number 196, the HolyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 2”