“…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”
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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”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 2
“O Children of Israel, remember My favor which I have bestowed upon…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1954, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever is not grateful to people cannot be grateful to Allah, the Exalted. Even thoughContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 1
“O Children of Israel, remember My favor which I have bestowed upon you…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. If muslims desire to escape divine punishment in both worlds they must practically fear Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions, face destiny with patience and adopt true gratitude. Chapter 4 AnContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 1”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 5 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Aziz, which means the All Mighty. Allah, the Exalted, is the One who over powers all things, who in reality is the only One who possesses power and might. Anyone else who possesses strength only does so because Allah, the Exalted, granted it to them. There is no atomContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 5 OF 31”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 39 – PART 3 OF 3
“And those who disbelieve and deny Our signs – those will be companions of the Fire…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 39. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2559, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that Paradise is surrounded by hardships and Hell is surrounded by desires.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 39 – PART 3 OF 3”