PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 75 – PART 8

“…while a party of them [scholars of the people of the book] used to hear the words of Allah and then distort it after they had understood it while they were knowing?” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 75. An aspect of this mentality is when one takes a bribe in order to distort and concealContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 75 – PART 8”

PODSERIES: SERVANTS OF THE MOST MERCIFUL – PART 1

This blog series will discuss the characteristics of the true servants of Allah, the Exalted, which are mentioned in chapter 25 Al Furqan, verses 63 to 77. It is these muslims who will be granted safety and great blessings in this world and in the next. Chapter 10 Yunus, verse 62: “Unquestionably, [for] the alliesContinue reading “PODSERIES: SERVANTS OF THE MOST MERCIFUL – PART 1”

PODEVENT: DEALING WITH TRIALS

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in many Hadiths, such as the one found in Sahih Muslim, number 7375. The trial of the Anti-Christ has been described by the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, numberContinue reading “PODEVENT: DEALING WITH TRIALS”

PODTHOUGHT: SUPERIORITY AND SUCCESS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Even though the number of muslims have increased over time it is obvious that the strength of muslims has only decreased. Each muslim irrespective of the strength of their faith believes in the authenticity of the Holy Quran as doubting it would cause them to loseContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SUPERIORITY AND SUCCESS”

PODNEWS: BEING SUSPICIOUS

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the importance of having a positive mind-set when interacting with people. It is important for muslims to avoid a particular negative mentality which is mentioned in chapter 49 Al Hujurat, verse 12: “O you who have believed, avoidContinue reading “PODNEWS: BEING SUSPICIOUS”

PODHADITH: TRUE MUSLIM AND BELIEVER

In a Hadith found in Sunan An Nasai, number 4998, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised the signs of a true muslim and a true believer. A true muslim is the one who keeps their verbal and physical harm away from others. This in fact, includes all people irrespective ofContinue reading “PODHADITH: TRUE MUSLIM AND BELIEVER”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 75 – PART 7

“…while a party of them [scholars of the people of the book] used to hear the words of Allah and then distort it after they had understood it while they were knowing?”  Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 75. Even though the amount of Islamic scholars, lecturers and Islamic educational material has increased over time yet,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 75 – PART 7”

PODSERIES: SAFEGUARDING SPEECH – PART 13 OF 13

The last blog was discussing the different types of speech a muslim must safeguard themself from. The final danger of the tongue is over praising people. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2662, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned against over praising others. This is a disliked deedContinue reading “PODSERIES: SAFEGUARDING SPEECH – PART 13 OF 13”

PODEVENT: INFLUENCE OF MUSLIMS

In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4297, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that a day would soon come when other nations would attack the muslim nation and even though they would be great in number they would be deemed insignificant by the world. Allah, the Exalted,Continue reading “PODEVENT: INFLUENCE OF MUSLIMS”

PODTHOUGHT: TIMES OF EASE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Muslims often increase their obedience to Allah, the Exalted, such as attending the Mosque for the congregational prayers or reciting more spiritual exercises in times of difficulty. But in times of ease they often relax and become lazy. But it is important to note, that generallyContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: TIMES OF EASE”