PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 4

“…Then you took [for worship] the calf after him [i.e., his departure], while you were wrongdoers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 51. This verse also teaches muslims not to follow in the footsteps of the past nations who turned away from the teachings of their Holy Prophets, peace be upon them, after they departed fromContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 4”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 3

“…Then you took [for worship] the calf after him [i.e., his departure], while you were wrongdoers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 51. First of all, it is important to understand that the major thing which separates a human from an animal is the fact that people live by a higher moral code. If people abandonedContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 2

“…Then you took [for worship] the calf after him [i.e., his departure], while you were wrongdoers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 51. In reality, many muslims are in a similar situation described in this verse as they have been swallowed and entrapped by their desires and love of this material world. Worshipping the material worldContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 1

“And [recall] when We made an appointment with Moses for forty nights…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 51. A muslim should always remember the end of their journey and reaching the court of Allah, the Exalted, on the Day of Judgment. As this journey is inevitable it is therefore vital for muslims to prepare adequatelyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 7 O 7

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. 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 theyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 7 O 7”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 6

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. 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 observeContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 6”

PODHADITH: CLOSENESS TO THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD, PEACE AND BLESSINGS BE UPON HIM

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 484, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the person who will be closest to him on Judgment Day will be the one who sent the most blessings and salutations on him. Sending blessings and salutations on the Holy Prophet Muhammad,Continue reading “PODHADITH: CLOSENESS TO THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD, PEACE AND BLESSINGS BE UPON HIM”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 5

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. It is important to learn that no matter how much physical or social strength a person has a day will certainly come when they face theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 5”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 4

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. 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 gratefulContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 4”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 3

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. 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 andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 3”