PODEVENT: PERSISTENT ON GOOD

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in chapter 12 Yusuf, verse 53: “And I do not acquit myself. Indeed, the soul is a persistent enjoiner of evil, except those upon which my Lord has mercy. Indeed, my Lord is Forgiving and Merciful.” The first thing to note,Continue reading “PODEVENT: PERSISTENT ON GOOD”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 6 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in recognising and opposing the enemy of mankind namely, the Devil. A muslim should actively strive to cut off the weapons of the Devil, such as acting on evil thoughts. The way to achieve this is to constantly remind oneself of the negative effects of sins, such asContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 6 OF 18”

PODEVENT: TWO SONS OF THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the story of the two sons of the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, and how out of jealousy one killed the other. This great event is discussed in chapter 5 Al Ma’idah, verses 27-31: “And recite to them the storyContinue reading “PODEVENT: TWO SONS OF THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM”

PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM – PART 2 OF 2

As discussed in detail in the previous blog, envy was the first sin ever committed. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34: “And [mention] when We said to the angels, “Prostrate before Adam”; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.” This is when the Devil envied theContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM – PART 2 OF 2”