“And when it is said to them, “Believe as the people have believed,” they say, “Should we believe as the foolish have believed?” Unquestionably, it is they who are the foolish, but they know [it] not.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 13. It is vital for muslims not to fall for the trap of theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 2”
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PODEVENT: THE PURPOSE OF MANKIND
Allah, the Exalted, summarises the creation of the human being in chapter 40 Ghafir, verse 67: “It is He who created you from dust, then from a sperm-drop, then from a clinging clot; then He brings you out as a child; then [He develops you] that you reach your [time of] maturity, then [further] thatContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE PURPOSE OF MANKIND”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 1
“And when it is said to them, “Believe as the people have believed,” they say, “Should we believe as the foolish have believed?” Unquestionably, it is they who are the foolish, but they know [it] not.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 13. This verse highlights the dangers of ignorance and heedlessness. These types of peopleContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 1”
PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 7 OF 7
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they are a means for a muslim to receive blessings. Many occasions in one’s life they believed something was bad only to change their mind later on. And many times they believed something was good yet, it became a burden for them. So the muslim whoContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 7 OF 7”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 11-12 – PART 3 OF 3
“And when it is said to them, “Do not cause corruption on the earth,” they say, “We are but reformers.” Unquestionably, it is they who are the corrupters, but they perceive [it] not.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 11-12. Verse 12 warns that when one continues acting on evil characteristics, such as those mentioned inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 11-12 – PART 3 OF 3”
PODHADITH: BEING STEADFAST – PART 1 OF 2
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 remain steadfast on it. Remaining steadfast on one’s faith means that they mustContinue reading “PODHADITH: BEING STEADFAST – PART 1 OF 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 11-12 – PART 2
“And when it is said to them, “Do not cause corruption on the earth,” they say, “We are but reformers.” Unquestionably, it is they who are the corrupters, but they perceive [it] not.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 11-12. Corruption is when a person abuses the blessings they possess, especially their social influence, in orderContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 11-12 – PART 2”
PODTHOUGHT: LET THINGS GO
I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over something which all muslims hope for. They all hope that on Judgment Day, Allah, the Exalted, will put aside, overlook and forgive their past mistakes and sins. But the strange thing is that most of these same muslims who hope and prayContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: LET THINGS GO”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 11-12 – PART 1
“And when it is said to them, “Do not cause corruption on the earth,” they say, “We are but reformers.” Unquestionably, it is they who are the corrupters, but they perceive [it] not.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 11-12. These verses describe one of the worse types of people. They not only disobey Allah, theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 11-12 – PART 1”
PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 6 OF 7
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they are a means to erasing one’s sins. In cases where one either fails to sincerely repent or fails to perform enough righteous deeds to erase their minor sins, tests and difficulties are a means of purification. This has been confirmed in many Hadiths such asContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 6 OF 7”
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