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”

PODEVENT: THE GREAT SACRIFICE – PART 3 OF 3

The last blog in this series was discussing the great sacrifice of the Holy Prophet Ismaeel, peace be upon him, by his father, the Holy Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him. Chapter 37 As Saffat, verse 102: “And when he reached with him [the age of] exertion,1 he said, “O my son, indeed I haveContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE GREAT SACRIFICE – PART 3 OF 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 6

“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 understand a key truth namely, nothing in creation occurs without a wise reason even if people do not observeContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 6”

PODHADITH: CLOSENESS TO THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD, PEACE AND BLESSINGS BE UPON HIM

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 484, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the person who will be closest to him on Judgment Day will be the one who sent the most blessings and salutations on him. Sending blessings and salutations on the Holy Prophet Muhammad,Continue reading “PODHADITH: CLOSENESS TO THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD, PEACE AND BLESSINGS BE UPON HIM”