“Then you turned away after that…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 64. Islam teaches muslims that they should never compromise on their faith in order to gain something from the material world. Chapter 4 An Nisa, verse 135: “O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if itContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 2”
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PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 14 OF 18
The last blog was discussing truthfulness in trusting in Allah, the Exalted. It is important to note, trusting in Allah, the Exalted, does not mean one should abandon means, such as medicine, as a trusting muslim understands that both the means and outcome have been created and decided by Allah, the Exalted. So they useContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 14 OF 18”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 1
“Then you turned away after that…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 64. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 159, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, gave a short but far reaching piece of advice. He advised people to sincerely declare their belief in Allah, the Exalted, and then remainContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 1”
PODTHOUGHT: BEGINNING AND END
I had a thought which I wanted to share. The Holy Quran begins with praising Allah, the Exalted, and this praise is recited at the beginning of the prayer as well. Chapter 1 Al Fatihah, verse 2: “[All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds.” In addition, according to the Holy Quran theContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: BEGINNING AND END”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 5 OF 5
“…Take what We have given you with determination and remember what is in it that perhaps you may become righteous.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 63. To conclude, this verse reminds muslims the importance of sincerely striving in the obedience of Allah, the Exalted. Meaning, to act for His pleasure and His sake alone. InContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 5 OF 5”
PODHADITH: BACKBITING AND SLANDER
In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6593, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, explained the meaning of backbiting and slander. Backbiting is when one criticizes someone behind their back in a way which would be displeasing to them even though it is the truth. Whereas, slander is similar toContinue reading “PODHADITH: BACKBITING AND SLANDER”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 4
“…Take what We have given you with determination and remember what is in it that perhaps you may become righteous.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 63. Piety 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 destinyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 4”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 13 OF 18
The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in trusting Allah, the Exalted. This is such an important aspect that Allah, the Exalted, combined this with being a true believer. Meaning, one cannot be a true believer until they trust in Allah, the Exalted. Chapter 5 Al Ma’idah, verse 23: “…And upon Allah rely, if youContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 13 OF 18”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 3
“…Take what We have given you with determination and remember what is in it that perhaps you may become righteous.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 63. A Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 30, advises that the Holy Quran will intercede on Judgment Day. Those who follow it during their lives onContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 3”
PODNEWS: WHAT YOU LIKE
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on different charity projects and how people sacrificed the things they liked in order to please the needy. It is important for muslims to understand the importance of chapter 3 Alee Imran, verse 92: “Never will you attain theContinue reading “PODNEWS: WHAT YOU LIKE”
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