“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me], and be afraid of [only] Me.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. 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 whoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 7”
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PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 7 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Mutakabir, which means the Proud. Pride only belongs to Allah, the Exalted, due to His supreme and infinite majesty, greatness, glory and magnificence which are free from any faults or defects. No creation should adopt pride as in reality they have nothing to be proud of. Anything good theyContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 7 OF 31”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 6
“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2749, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned muslims not to adopt two characteristics of hypocrisy which are linked to this verse. TheContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 6”
PODEVENT: THE DECLARATION OF THE HOLY PROPHET IBRAHIM, PEACE BE UPON HIM
The next great event which will be discussed is found in chapter 6 Al An’am, verses 78-79: “And when he saw the sun rising, he said, “This is my lord; this is greater.” But when it set he said, “O my people, indeed I am free from what you associate with Allah. Indeed, I haveContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE DECLARATION OF THE HOLY PROPHET IBRAHIM, PEACE BE UPON HIM”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 5
“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. 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 theirContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 5”
PODHADITH: REAL WEALTH
In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 7420, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the only wealth one truly possesses is connected to three things. The first is what a person spends of their wealth on obtaining and consuming food. A muslim should spend reasonably on food withoutContinue reading “PODHADITH: REAL WEALTH”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 4
“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. This verse means that if one sincerely fulfils their Islamic duties then Allah, the Exalted, will help them in both worlds. It is strange how countless people desire the help of Allah, the Exalted, yetContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 4”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 6 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Jabbar, which means the Compeller. It can mean the One who exerts unparalleled force in order to accomplish a task. This belongs to Allah, the Exalted, alone as there is no strength, might or force except with Allah, the Exalted. When a muslim truly knows Allah, the Exalted, isContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 6 OF 31”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 3
“O Children of Israel, remember My favor which I have bestowed upon…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. Often when muslims receive blessings especially, beyond their need it distracts them from the hereafter and instead focuses their minds on this material world. So in this respect, the wisdom behind a difficulty is to refocus aContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 3”
PODTHOUGHT: CRITICISM AND PRAISE
I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over how some people become overly sad when they are criticised. A muslim should always remember that there are two types of people. The first are rightly guided as their criticism of others is based on the criticism and advice found in theContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: CRITICISM AND PRAISE”
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