I had a thought which I wanted to share. Many people set the standards for their happiness according to the rules and desires of other people. The problem with this mentality is that one will become sad or happy depending on the desires of people. If they persist on this attitude they eventually reach aContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: KEY TO HAPPINESS”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 34 – PART 1
“And [mention] when We said to the angels, “Prostrate before Adam”; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34. As discussed in earlier blogs, this verse highlights the superiority of knowledge over worship. Those who possessed more worship namely, the AngelsContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 34 – PART 1”
PODHADITH: LEVELS OF REMEMBRANCE
In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6407, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the difference between the person who remembers Allah, the Exalted, and the one who does not is like a living person compared to a dead person. It is important for muslims who desire toContinue reading “PODHADITH: LEVELS OF REMEMBRANCE”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 33
He said, “O Adam, inform them of their names.” And when he had informed them of their names, He said, “Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 33. AContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 33”
PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 10 OF 11
The last blog was discussing the Hadith found in Musnad Ahmad, number 2803. The next thing advised in this Hadith is the importance of understanding that every difficulty a person faces will be followed by ease. This reality has also been mentioned in the Holy Quran for example, chapter 65 At Talaq, verse 7: “…AllahContinue reading “PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 10 OF 11”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 32
“They said, “Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 32. The reply of the Angels mentioned in this verse teaches muslims an important lesson. That no matter what knowledge or status they achieve itContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 32”
PODNEWS: WHAT IS GOOD AND BAD
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the many difficulties people across the world are facing. It is important for muslims to understand that they should not define a situation as good or bad according to worldly definitions. For example, according to a worldly definitionContinue reading “PODNEWS: WHAT IS GOOD AND BAD”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 31
“And He taught Adam the names – all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, “Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 31. This verse indicates the importance and superiority of knowledge over worship. This and other verses clearly show that theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 31”
PODHADITH: EQUALITY
In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6543, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that Allah, the Exalted, does not judge people based on their outward appearance or their wealth instead He observes and judges people’s inward intention and their physical actions. The first thing to note is thatContinue reading “PODHADITH: EQUALITY”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 5 OF 5
“…He [Allah] said, “Indeed, I know that which you do not know.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 30. Allah, the Exalted, is All-Knowing as nothing escapes His limitless knowledge whether it is in the Heavens or the Earth, visible or not. The knowledge of Allah, the Exalted, has no limit, it has no beginning andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 5 OF 5”
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