PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 79 – PART 7

“So woeto those who write the “scripture” with their own hands, then say, “This is from Allah,” in order to exchange it for a small price. Woe to them for what their hands have written and woe to them for what they earn.” These scholars from the people of the book were so heavily criticizedContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 79 – PART 7”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 79 – PART 6

“So woeto those who write the “scripture” with their own hands, then say, “This is from Allah,” in order to exchange it for a small price. Woe to them for what their hands have written and woe to them for what they earn.” Muslims must avoid behaving in this manner in respect to the divineContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 79 – PART 6”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 79 – PART 4

“So woeto those who write the “scripture” with their own hands, then say, “This is from Allah,” in order to exchange it for a small price. Woe to them for what their hands have written and woe to them for what they earn.” Unfortunately, many Muslim scholars behave in a similar fashion by teaching conceptsContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 79 – PART 4”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 79 – PART 3

“So woeto those who write the “scripture” with their own hands, then say, “This is from Allah,” in order to exchange it for a small price. Woe to them for what their hands have written and woe to them for what they earn.” Islam teaches Muslims that they should never compromise on their faith inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 79 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 11

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible] except [indulging in] wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.” To conclude, these people assumed that abandoning knowledge and learning a few practices from their religion was enough for salvation. They turned their religion intoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 11”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 9

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible] except [indulging in] wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.” An aspect of their wishful thinking and assumption was that they, the people of the book, were the chosen ones and they therefore were guaranteedContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 9”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 8

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible] except [indulging in] wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.” When Muslims follow in their footsteps by abandoning learning and acting on Islamic knowledge they will become easily misguided by others, just like the generalContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 8”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 7

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible] except [indulging in] wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.” Even though, the number of preachers has increased over time and accessing information has become easier yet the strength of Muslims has only weakened. OneContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 7”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 6

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible] except [indulging in] wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.” It is important for Muslims to understand that their worldly knowledge irrespective of how much they possess is not enough to gain success in theirContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 6”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 5

“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible] except [indulging in] wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.” Those who adopt this ignorant mentality often adopt non-Islamic practices assuming they are a part of Islam. The more Muslims do this the less theyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 5”