PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 2 OF 5

The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6541, and the importance of unity within society. Specifically, it was discussing the aspects of envy. An envious muslim must strive to act on the Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2515. It advises that a person cannot be a true believerContinue reading “PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 2 OF 5”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 2 OF 2

“…Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 20. Allah, the Exalted, is the One who overpowers all things and in reality, is the only One who possesses power and might. All strength which is found within the creation is granted by none other than Allah, the Exalted. There is noContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 2 OF 2”

PODNEWS: HOW TO GAIN TRUST IN ALLAH, THE EXALTED

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the different aspects of the universe, such as the Sun, Planets and other things. At one point in history Earth seemed to be the only significant thing in the universe. But with the passing of time and scientificContinue reading “PODNEWS: HOW TO GAIN TRUST IN ALLAH, THE EXALTED”

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”

PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 2 OF 11

The last blog was discussing the Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2516 and the importance of safeguarding the limits and commands of Allah, the Exalted. An aspect of this is discussed in another Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2458. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has advisedContinue reading “PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 2 OF 11”

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”

PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 1 OF 5

A Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6541, discusses some aspects of creating unity within society. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, firstly advised muslims not to envy each other. This is when a person desires to obtain the very blessing someone else possesses meaning, they desire for the owner toContinue reading “PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 1 OF 5”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 16-17

“Those are the ones who have purchased error [in exchange] for guidance, so their transaction has brought no profit, nor were they guided. Their example is that of one who kindled a fire, but when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness [so] they could notContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 16-17”

PODTHOUGHT: 3 TYPES OF PEOPLE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the different types of muslims in this world and their behaviour. According to this thought muslims can be split into three groups. The first group are the best and consist of the muslims who hand their lives and possessions over to Allah,Continue reading “PODTHOUGHT: 3 TYPES OF PEOPLE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 14-15

“And when they meet those who believe, they say, “We believe”; but when they are alone with their evil ones, they say, “Indeed, we are with you; we were only mockers.” [But] Allah mocks them and prolongs them in their transgression [while] they wander blindly.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 14-15. Verse 15 indicates anotherContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 14-15”