“O Children of Israel, remember My favor that I have bestowed upon you and that I preferred you over the worlds [i.e., peoples].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 47. This verse also reminds muslims of the uncountable blessings Allah, the Exalted, has granted people. Remembering this is an excellent way of increasing one’s patience inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 47 – PART 2 OF 2”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 47 – PART 1
“O Children of Israel, remember My favor that I have bestowed upon you and that I preferred you over the worlds [i.e., peoples].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 47. If muslims desire to escape divine punishment in both worlds they must practically fear Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 47 – PART 1”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 2
“And seek help through patience…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 45. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 1302, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that real patience is shown at the onset of a difficulty. It is important to understand that true patience is shown throughout a calamityContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 1
“And seek help through patience…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 45. This beginning of this verse indicates the importance of patience. Faith can be split into two categories. One is fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, and the second is avoiding the prohibitions of Allah, the Exalted. Both of these halves cannot be fulfilledContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 1”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 3
“O Children of Israel, remember My favor which I have bestowed upon…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. Often when muslims receive blessings especially, beyond their need it distracts them from the hereafter and instead focuses their minds on this material world. So in this respect, the wisdom behind a difficulty is to refocus aContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 3”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 2
“O Children of Israel, remember My favor which I have bestowed upon…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1954, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever is not grateful to people cannot be grateful to Allah, the Exalted. Even thoughContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 1
“O Children of Israel, remember My favor which I have bestowed upon you…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. If muslims desire to escape divine punishment in both worlds they must practically fear Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions, face destiny with patience and adopt true gratitude. Chapter 4 AnContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 1”
PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 11 OF 11
To conclude this blog series, whoever desires the divine aid of Allah, the Exalted, should learn and act on what has been discussed in this blog series. Acting on these teachings will encourage one to truly trust in Allah, the Exalted. They will use the means created and provided by Allah, the Exalted, such asContinue reading “PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 11 OF 11”
PODNEWS: WHAT IS GOOD AND BAD
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the many difficulties people across the world are facing. It is important for muslims to understand that they should not define a situation as good or bad according to worldly definitions. For example, according to a worldly definitionContinue reading “PODNEWS: WHAT IS GOOD AND BAD”
PODHADITH: BLESSED IN ALL SITUATIONS
In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 7500, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that every situation is blessed for a believer. The only condition is that they need to respond to each situation they encounter while obeying Allah, the Exalted, specifically, patience in difficulties and gratitude in timesContinue reading “PODHADITH: BLESSED IN ALL SITUATIONS”
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