PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 52 – PART 2

“Then We forgave you after that so perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 52. 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 and by facing destiny with patience and adopt true gratitude. Chapter 4Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 52 – PART 2”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 24 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Mateen, which means the Firm. This refers to the infinite power and might of Allah, the Exalted. The muslim who understands this divine name will never fear the creation when obeying Allah, the Exalted, knowing nothing can overpower Allah, the Exalted, the Firm. A muslim should act on thisContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 24 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 52 – PART 1

“Then We forgave you after that so perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 52. Allah, the Exalted, conceals and covers the faults of His repentant servants without punishing them or holding it against them in anyway. A muslim should therefore never lose hope in the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, asContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 52 – PART 1”

PODHADITH: TOTAL PURIFICATION

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 528, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the five obligatory prayers erases one’s sins just like taking a bath five times a day would clean the body of dirt. The first thing to note is that this Hadith refers to minorContinue reading “PODHADITH: TOTAL PURIFICATION”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 4

“…Then you took [for worship] the calf after him [i.e., his departure], while you were wrongdoers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 51. This verse also teaches muslims not to follow in the footsteps of the past nations who turned away from the teachings of their Holy Prophets, peace be upon them, after they departed fromContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 4”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 23 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Wakeel, meaning the Trustee. This can mean that Allah, the Exalted, is the only One who is responsible for the affairs and needs of the creation and fulfils them all according to His infinite wisdom. A muslim who understands this divine name will entrust all their affairs to onlyContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 23 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 3

“…Then you took [for worship] the calf after him [i.e., his departure], while you were wrongdoers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 51. First of all, it is important to understand that the major thing which separates a human from an animal is the fact that people live by a higher moral code. If people abandonedContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 1

“And [recall] when We made an appointment with Moses for forty nights…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 51. A muslim should always remember the end of their journey and reaching the court of Allah, the Exalted, on the Day of Judgment. As this journey is inevitable it is therefore vital for muslims to prepare adequatelyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 1”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 22 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Hakeem, which means the Wise. Allah, the Exalted, possesses infinite knowledge of all things and their real nature and acts according to His infinite wisdom in a perfect manner. The muslim who understands this divine name will never object to His choices and decrees knowing that there is wisdomContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 22 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 7 O 7

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. It is important for a muslim to be observant in their daily life and avoid being too self-absorbed in their own worldly matters so that theyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 7 O 7”