“…and He shows you His signs that you might reason.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 73. 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 they become heedless over the things which are occurring around them. This is anContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 73 – PART 4”
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PODSERIES: OBSTACLES TO OBEDIENCE – PART 2 OF 4
The next great obstacle to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, is weakness of faith. It is a blameworthy characteristic which gives rise to other negative characteristics, such as failing to act on one’s knowledge, fearing others, placing the obedience of people above the obedience to Allah, the Exalted, having hope in forgiveness without strivingContinue reading “PODSERIES: OBSTACLES TO OBEDIENCE – PART 2 OF 4”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 1
“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 66. 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 they become heedless overContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 1”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 8
“…And they were covered with humiliation and poverty and returned with anger from Allah [upon them]. That was because they [repeatedly] disbelieved in the signs of Allah…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 61. All muslims have faith in Islam but the strength of their faith varies from person to person. For example, the one whoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 8”
PODHADITH: IF ONLY
In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4168, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised some important things. The first is that the strong believer is more beloved to Allah, the Exalted, than a weaker believer. This does not necessarily refer to physical strength which one uses to performContinue reading “PODHADITH: IF ONLY”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 46 – PART 2
“Who are certain that they will meet their Lord…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 46. The previous blog was discussing the first aspect of this verse namely, certainty of faith. Allah, the Exalted, did not only declare a truth in the Holy Quran but He also provided evidence for it through examples. Examples which canContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 46 – PART 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 46 – PART 1
“Who are certain that they will meet their Lord…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 46. It is vital for muslims to gain and act on Islamic knowledge so that they strengthen their faith. Certainty of faith allows a muslim to truly recognize the truthfulness of Islam. It affects every organ of the body including one’sContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 46 – PART 1”
PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET IBRAHIM, PEACE BE UPON HIM, & THE RESURRECTION
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the incident involving the Holy Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him, which is mentioned in chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 260 of the Holy Quran: “And [mention] when Abraham said, “My Lord, show me how You give life to the dead.” [Allah]Continue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET IBRAHIM, PEACE BE UPON HIM, & THE RESURRECTION”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 2 OF 2
“…Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 20. Allah, the Exalted, is the One who overpowers all things and in reality, is the only One who possesses power and might. All strength which is found within the creation is granted by none other than Allah, the Exalted. There is noContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 2 OF 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 1
“The lightning almost snatches away their sight. Every time it lights [the way] for them, they walk therein; but when darkness comes over them, they stand [still]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 20. This verse indicates another characteristic of hypocrisy which muslims must avoid. Whenever they experience times of ease, which is compared to aContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 1”
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