“Alif, Lām, Meem.” The exact meaning of this verse is unknown. But this verse could be indicating the fact that the Holy Quran is comprised of Arabic letters and words which the Arabs, who were the first to hear it, were very familiar with. This means that they had no excuses but to accept theContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 2 – Al Baqarah, Verse 1”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2, AL BAQARAH, VERSES 84-86 – PART 8
“…Do not shed your [i.e., each other’s] blood or evict one another from your homes…Then, you are those [same ones who are] killing one another and evicting a party of your people from their homes…” In a Hadith found in Sunan An Nasai, number 4998, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2, AL BAQARAH, VERSES 84-86 – PART 8”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2, AL BAQARAH, VERSES 84-86 – PART 7
“…Do not shed your [i.e., each other’s] blood…Then, you are those [same ones who are] killing one another…” The true servants of Allah, the Exalted, respect all forms of life. They obey the teachings of Islam which clearly prescribes that mercy should be shown to all of creation. In fact, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peaceContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2, AL BAQARAH, VERSES 84-86 – PART 7”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2, AL BAQARAH, VERSES 84-86 – PART 6
“…Do not shed your [i.e., each other’s] blood…Then, you are those [same ones who are] killing one another…” Prior to Islam entering Medina the different tribes of the people of the book would fight each other for the sake of worldly gain and out of loyalty to the different idol worshipping tribes of Medina evenContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2, AL BAQARAH, VERSES 84-86 – PART 6”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2, AL BAQARAH, VERSES 84-86 – PART 5
“…Do not shed your [i.e., each other’s] blood…Then, you are those [same ones who are] killing one another…” Prior to Islam entering Medina the different tribes of the people of the book would fight each other for the sake of worldly gain and out of loyalty to the different idol worshipping tribes of Medina evenContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2, AL BAQARAH, VERSES 84-86 – PART 5”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2, AL BAQARAH, VERSES 84-86 – PART 4
“…Do not shed your [i.e., each other’s] blood…Then, you are those [same ones who are] killing one another…” Prior to Islam entering Medina the different tribes of the people of the book would fight each other for the sake of worldly gain and out of loyalty to the different idol worshipping tribes of Medina evenContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2, AL BAQARAH, VERSES 84-86 – PART 4”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2, AL BAQARAH, VERSES 84-86 – PART 3
“And [recall] when We took the covenant from the Children of Israel…” Allah, the Exalted, took many such covenants from the children of Israel. As many of them were insincere to Allah, the Exalted, and would only obey Him after they took a solemn promise to do so. Whereas, Allah, the Exalted, only commanded theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2, AL BAQARAH, VERSES 84-86 – PART 3”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2, AL BAQARAH, VERSES 84-86 – PART 1
“And [recall] when We took your [children of Israel] covenant…” Unfortunately, some Muslims act as if they will not be held accountable for their promises. Chapter 17 Al Isra, verse 34: “…And fulfill [every] commitment. Indeed, the commitment is ever [that about which one will be] questioned.” This includes all the trusts one possesses fromContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2, AL BAQARAH, VERSES 84-86 – PART 1”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 22
“And [recall] when We took the covenant from the Children of Israel, [enjoining upon them], “Do not worship except Allāh; and to parents do good and to relatives, orphans, and the needy. And speak to people good [words] and establish prayer and give zakāh.” Then you turned away, except a few of you, and youContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 22”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 21
“And [recall] when We took the covenant from the Children of Israel, [enjoining upon them], “Do not worship except Allāh; and to parents do good and to relatives, orphans, and the needy. And speak to people good [words] and establish prayer and give zakāh.” Then you turned away, except a few of you, and youContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 21”
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