“…And if not for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy, you would have been among the losers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 64. In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 1081, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised muslims how to gain blessings in their provision,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 3”
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PODHADITH: A GOOD END
In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 664, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that charity extinguishes the anger of Allah, the Exalted, and protects one against an evil death. This charity includes both obligatory and voluntary charity. As mentioned in this Hadith charity has such a positiveContinue reading “PODHADITH: A GOOD END”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 2
“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”
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”
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