Tag Archives: Baqarah

“And [recall] when We took the covenant from the Children of Israel…” 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 oneContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 1”

“But they who believe and do righteous deeds – those are the companions of Paradise; they will abide therein eternally.” In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6543, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that Allah, the Exalted, does not judge people based on their outward appearance or theirContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 19”

“But they who believe and do righteous deeds – those are the companions of Paradise; they will abide therein eternally.” Disbelief can be a literal rejecting of Islam or through actions, which involves disobeying Allah, the Exalted, even though one believes in Him. This can be clearly understood by an example. If an unaware personContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 18”

“…those are the companions of Paradise; they will abide therein eternally.” It is important to note, that one will only enter Paradise through the mercy of Allah, the Exalted. This has been confirmed in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 5673. This is because every righteous deed is only possible through the mercy ofContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 17”

“…those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide therein eternally.” The thing to remember is that in reality each person who will end up in Hell takes the fire, which they will encounter in Hell, with them from this world in the form of their sins. When a Muslim engraves this reality intoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 14”

“Yes, [on the contrary], whoever earns evil and his sin has encompassed him – those are the companions of the Fire…” Being encompassed by sins could refer to failing to sincerely repent from them. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2447, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned thatContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 11”

“And they [the people of the book] say, “Never will the Fire touch us, except for [a few] numbered days.” Say, “Have you taken a covenant with Allah? For Allah will never break His covenant. Or do you say about Allah that which you do not know?” Yes, [on the contrary], whoever earns evil andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 9”

“…Or do you say about Allah that which you do not know?” Some have adopted a strange attitude. When they are questioned about things they are unaware of instead of admitting the truth they give a reply which has little or no foundation in the truth. This can become a serious issue especially in mattersContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 7”

“…Or do you say about Allah that which you do not know?” A great distraction which prevents one from submitting to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, is ignorance. It can be argued that it is the origin of every sin as the one who truly knows the consequences of sins would never commit them.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 80-82 – PART 6”