PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 69-70 – PART 3

“…And indeed we, if Allah wills, will be guided.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 69-70. In this age, true guidance is only obtained by obeying and following the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. A Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 30,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 69-70 – PART 3”

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”

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”

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”

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”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 6 OF 6

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson for those who fear Allah.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 66. To conclude the discussion on verse 66, it is important for muslims to study the past nations in order to adopt the fear ofContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 6 OF 6”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 2

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. It is important for a muslim to understand a key truth namely, nothing in creation occurs without a wise reason even if people do not observe this wisdom immediately.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 1

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. It is important for a muslim to be observant in their daily life and avoid being too self-absorbed in their own worldly matters so that they become heedless overContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 3 OF 3

“And you had already known about those who transgressed among you concerning the Sabbath, and We said to them, “Be apes, despised.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 65. Even though tests and trials have affected believers since the dawn of time particularly in the time of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be uponContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 3 OF 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 1

“And you had already known about those who transgressed among you concerning the Sabbath, and We said to them, “Be apes, despised.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 65. Islam teaches muslims that they too should adopt this mentality and never compromise on their faith in order to gain something from the material world. Chapter 4Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 1”