“They said, “Call upon your Lord to show us what is her colour.” He said, “He says, ‘It is a yellow cow, bright in color – pleasing to the observers.’” They said, “Call upon your Lord to make clear to us what it is. Indeed, [all] cows look alike to us. And indeed we, ifContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 69-70 – PART 1”
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PODHADITH: DESTRUCTION OF DEEDS
In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4210, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that envy destroys good deeds just like fire consumes wood. Envy is a serious and major sin because the envier’s problem is not with another person in reality, it is with Allah, the Exalted,Continue reading “PODHADITH: DESTRUCTION OF DEEDS”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 68 – PART 1 of 1
“…so do what you are commanded.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 68. In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4606, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that any matter which is not based on Islam will be rejected. If muslims desire lasting success in both worldly and religious mattersContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 68 – PART 1 of 1”
PIETY – PART 2 OF 6
One can only achieve true vigilance of the all-encompassing vision of Allah, the Exalted, by establishing all their obligatory duties according to their conditions and etiquettes. A muslim must also turn away from all acts of disobedience, both major and minor sins, and if they slip up to quickly and sincerely repent. This includes makingContinue reading “PIETY – PART 2 OF 6”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 67 – PART 3 OF 3
“…He said, “I seek refuge in Allah from being among the ignorant.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 67. The supplication mentioned in this verse is actually one of the signs of the true servants of Allah, the Exalted. Chapter 25 Al Furqan, verse 63: “…and when the ignorant address them [harshly], they say [words of]Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 67 – PART 3 OF 3”
PODTHOUGHT: BEING ON GUARD
I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is important to understand that no matter how much religious knowledge one obtains or how much worship and righteous deeds they perform they will never be safe from the attacks and traps of the Devil. This is because the Devil attacks each person according toContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: BEING ON GUARD”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 67 – PART 2
“…He said, “I seek refuge in Allah from being among the ignorant.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 67. The true ignorant person is not the one who does not possess knowledge but is actually the one who does not gain knowledge with the correct intention or the one who fails to act on it correctly.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 67 – PART 2”
PODHADITH: COMMANDING GOOD
In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2686, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that failing to fulfill the important duty of commanding good and forbidding evil can be understood with the example of a boat with two levels full of people. The people on the lower level keepContinue reading “PODHADITH: COMMANDING GOOD”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 67 – PART 1
“And [recall] when Moses said to his people, “Indeed, Allah commands you to slaughter a cow.” They said, “Do you take us in ridicule?…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 67. It is important to understand that the prohibitions and commands of Allah, the Exalted, do not exist to make people’s life harder. They only existContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 67 – PART 1”
PIETY – PART 1 OF 6
Piety is when a muslim dedicates their inward state, such as their intention, and outward actions to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted. This is achieved by fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience. And it involves turning away from the obedience of everything elseContinue reading “PIETY – PART 1 OF 6”
