“…Do not worship except Allāh; and to parents do good and to relatives, orphans, and the needy. And speak to people good [words]…” In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2003, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the heaviest thing in the scales of Judgment Day willContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 15”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 13
“…And speak to people good [words]…” It is important for muslims to understand that when they treat others kindly it in reality, benefits themself and not others. This is because treating others kindly has been commanded by Allah, the Exalted, and fulfilling this important duty gains one reward. In addition, when one is kind toContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 13”
PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 4
The next major sin is failing to donate the obligatory charity. Severe warnings over this sin have been given in the Holy Quran and the Hadiths, of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. For example, a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 1403, warns that the person who does not donateContinue reading “PODSERIES: A THIRD OF FAITH– PART 4”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 10
“…And speak to people good [words]…” An aspect of this is being gentle with others. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2701, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that Allah, the Exalted, loves gentleness in all matters. This is an important characteristic which must be adopted byContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 10”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 8
“…And speak to people good [words]…” In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2501, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, declared that whoever is silent is saved. This means the one who is silent from vain or evil speech and only speaks good words will be saved by Allah,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 8”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 7
“…do good…to…orphans and the needy…and give zakāh…” The next thing mentioned in this verse is treating orphans kindly. In this day and age it is very simple to aid orphans as one can support them by aiding them financially through charities without being in close proximity to them. A Muslim should know that the HolyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 7”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 5
“…and to parents do good…” Being kind to parents is widely known amongst Muslims yet unfortunately many fail to fulfil this important duty. Allah, the Exalted, has placed being kind to parents next to solely worshipping Him in many places of the Holy Quran such as chapter 17 Al Isra, verse 23: “And your LordContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 5”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 4
“…Do not worship except Allah…” The greatest major sin is to associate others with Allah, the Exalted. This has been confirmed by the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6273. Polytheism can be classified as greater and minor. The greater type is when oneContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 4”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 3
“And [recall] when We took the covenant from the Children of Israel, [enjoining upon them], “Do not worship except Allah…”” 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 doContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 3”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 2
“And [recall] when We took the covenant from the Children of Israel…” This covenant should remind Muslims of the covenant mankind made with Allah, the Exalted. Chapter 7 Al A’raf, verse 172: “And [mention] when your Lord took from the children of Adam – from their loins – their descendants and made them testify ofContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 2”