PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 8

“…And they were covered with humiliation and poverty and returned with anger from Allah [upon them]. That was because they [repeatedly] disbelieved in the signs of Allah…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 61. All muslims have faith in Islam but the strength of their faith varies from person to person. For example, the one whoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 8”

PODHADITH: AVENUES OF GOOD

In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 250, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised some easy righteous deeds to perform. The first is righteous deed is to help someone in their specific trade according to their means. For example, a muslim can support someone in their profession by payingContinue reading “PODHADITH: AVENUES OF GOOD”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 7

“…And they were covered with humiliation and poverty and returned with anger from Allah [upon them]. That was because they [repeatedly] disbelieved in the signs of Allah…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 61. In a Hadith found in Sunan An Nasai, number 4998, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 7”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 7 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in piety. This includes to fulfil the commands of Allah, the Exalted, and refrain from His prohibitions all for the pleasure of Allah, the Exalted. In addition, this includes avoiding things which are doubtful. According to a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1205, the one whoContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 7 OF 18”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 6

“And [recall] when you said, “O Moses, we can never endure one [kind of] food. So call upon your Lord to bring forth for us from the earth its green herbs and its cucumbers and its garlic and its lentils and its onions.” [Moses] said, “Would you exchange what is better for what is less?Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 6”

PODNEWS: POSITIVITY

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the wake of a famous person and how the people attending it desired to treat the wake as a way of celebrating the celebrity’s achievements instead of mourning over their loss. It is important for muslims to adoptContinue reading “PODNEWS: POSITIVITY”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 5

“And [recall] when you said, “O Moses, we can never endure one [kind of] food. So call upon your Lord to bring forth for us from the earth its green herbs and its cucumbers and its garlic and its lentils and its onions.” [Moses] said, “Would you exchange what is better for what is less?Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 5”

PODHADITH: A VIRTUOUS GIFT

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1952, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the most virtuous gift a parent can give their child is to teach them good character. This Hadith reminds muslims to be more concerned about the faith of their relatives, such as theirContinue reading “PODHADITH: A VIRTUOUS GIFT”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 4

“And [recall] when you said, “O Moses, we can never endure one [kind of] food. So call upon your Lord to bring forth for us from the earth its green herbs and its cucumbers and its garlic and its lentils and its onions.” [Moses] said, “Would you exchange what is better for what is less?Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 4”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 6 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in recognising and opposing the enemy of mankind namely, the Devil. A muslim should actively strive to cut off the weapons of the Devil, such as acting on evil thoughts. The way to achieve this is to constantly remind oneself of the negative effects of sins, such asContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 6 OF 18”