PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 4

“…and say, ‘Relieve us of our burdens. ‘We will [then] forgive your sins for you,…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 58. In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 1081, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised muslims how to gain blessings in their provision, divine support and an improvementContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 4”

PODEVENT: PLOTTING AGAINST PROPHET YUSUF, PEACE BE UPON HIM

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the great story of the Holy Prophet Yusuf, peace be upon him. His story is extensively discussed throughout the Holy Quran and is very well known to muslims. The first lesson to learn is that one should never let their envy orContinue reading “PODEVENT: PLOTTING AGAINST PROPHET YUSUF, PEACE BE UPON HIM”

PODHADITH: BEST CONDUCT

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2612, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the one who possesses complete faith is the one who is best in conduct and most kind to their family. Unfortunately, some have adopted the bad habit of treating non-relatives in a kindContinue reading “PODHADITH: BEST CONDUCT”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 30 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Hadi, which means the Guide. Allah, the Exalted, is the One who guides His servants to what is beneficial for them in both worlds and guides them away from anything which harms them. Chapter 91 Ash Shams, verse 8: “And inspired it [with discernment of] its wickedness and itsContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 30 OF 31”

PODTHOUGHT: SUPPORTING PEOPLE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the things which prevent a person from changing for the better. Unfortunately, some people experience tests and times of ease yet do not change their character in a positive way. Even though, there are many possible causes only one will be discussedContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SUPPORTING PEOPLE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 3

“…Eat from the good things with which We have provided you.” And they wronged Us not – but they were [only] wronging themselves.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 57. This verse is also an indication of infinite mercy of Allah, the Exalted. Whenever a muslim bears this verse in mind and eats they will obtainContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 3”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 29 OF 31

The next divine name is An Nur, which means the Light. Allah, the Exalted, is the one who draws all things from the darkness of non-existence to the light of being. He sheds light on all good and bad things for His servants so that they can be rightly guided to the abode of peaceContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 29 OF 31”

PODNEWS: HOPE VS WISHFUL THINKING

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the funeral of a muslim who openly and persistently committed major sins. Even though there is no doubt that the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, is infinite and can overcome all sins. And giving up hope in theContinue reading “PODNEWS: HOPE VS WISHFUL THINKING”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 1

“And We shaded you with clouds and sent down to you manna and quails, [saying], “Eat from the good things with which We have provided you…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 57. This verse reminds muslims of the countless blessings Allah, the Exalted, has provided people which continuously benefits them. Meaning, they do not benefitContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 1”

PODHADITH: BEING GENTLE

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2701, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that Allah, the Exalted, loves gentleness in all matters. This is an important characteristic which must be adopted by all muslims. It should be used in all aspects of one’s life. It is importantContinue reading “PODHADITH: BEING GENTLE”