I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over something which all muslims hope for. They all hope that on Judgment Day, Allah, the Exalted, will put aside, overlook and forgive their past mistakes and sins. But the strange thing is that most of these same muslims who hope and prayContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: LET THINGS GO”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 11-12 – PART 1
“And when it is said to them, “Do not cause corruption on the earth,” they say, “We are but reformers.” Unquestionably, it is they who are the corrupters, but they perceive [it] not.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 11-12. These verses describe one of the worse types of people. They not only disobey Allah, theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 11-12 – PART 1”
PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 6 OF 7
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they are a means to erasing one’s sins. In cases where one either fails to sincerely repent or fails to perform enough righteous deeds to erase their minor sins, tests and difficulties are a means of purification. This has been confirmed in many Hadiths such asContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 6 OF 7”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 10 – PART 2 OF 2
“In their hearts is disease, so Allah has increased their disease; and for them is a painful punishment because they [habitually] used to lie.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 10. In the final part of this verse the importance of avoiding a chief characteristic of hypocrisy namely, lying has been warned. A separate audio/video podcastContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 10 – PART 2 OF 2”
PODHADITH: PERFECTING ISLAM
In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2317, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that a muslim cannot make their Islam excellent until they avoid the things which do not concern them. This Hadith contains an all-encompassing advice which should be applied to every aspect of one’s life.Continue reading “PODHADITH: PERFECTING ISLAM”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 10 – PART 1 OF 2
“In their hearts is disease, so Allah has increased their disease; and for them is a painful punishment because they [habitually] used to lie.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 10. This verse warns people that if they act on the characteristics of hypocrisy they will find themselves sinking deeper into sins until they encounter anContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 10 – PART 1 OF 2”
PODNEWS: STRESSING OVER CHILDREN
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the stress of family life, such as raising children. Even though there are many things a person can learn and do to reduce this stress only one important thing will be discussed in this blog. Every parent orContinue reading “PODNEWS: STRESSING OVER CHILDREN”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 9
“They [think to] deceive Allah and those who believe, but they deceive not except themselves and perceive [it] not.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 9. Those who adopt the two faced behaviour mentioned in the previous verse may believe they are protecting their interests but in fact it will only cause them trouble in bothContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 9”
PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 5 OF 7
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they can lead to great happiness for those who possess true knowledge. This is because the knowledgeable are aware of the great blessings which result from being patient during difficulties. For example, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, once advised in aContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 5 OF 7”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 8
“And of the people are some who say, “We believe in Allah and the Last Day,” but they are not believers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 8. This verse specifically refers to the hypocrites who lived in the time of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. They pretended to accept IslamContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 8”
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