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”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 18-19

“Deaf, dumb and blind – so they will not return [to the right path]. Or [it is] like a rainstorm from the sky within which is darkness, thunder and lightning. They put their fingers in their ears against the thunderclaps in dread of death. But Allah is encompassing of the disbelievers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 18-19”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 5

“Those are upon [right] guidance from their Lord, and it is those who are the successful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 5. This verse refers to the muslims who believe in the things mentioned in the previous two verses. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 3-4: “Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend outContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 5”