PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 34 – PART 2 OF 2

“And [mention] when We said to the angels, “Prostrate before Adam”; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34. This verse also reminds muslims that they should not follow in the footsteps of the Devil by rejecting the commands of Allah,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 34 – PART 2 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 34 – PART 1

“And [mention] when We said to the angels, “Prostrate before Adam”; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34. As discussed in earlier blogs, this verse highlights the superiority of knowledge over worship. Those who possessed more worship namely, the AngelsContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 34 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 32

“They said, “Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 32. The reply of the Angels mentioned in this verse teaches muslims an important lesson. That no matter what knowledge or status they achieve itContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 32”

PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM – PART 2 OF 2

As discussed in detail in the previous blog, envy was the first sin ever committed. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34: “And [mention] when We said to the angels, “Prostrate before Adam”; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.” This is when the Devil envied theContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM – PART 2 OF 2”

PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM – PART 1 OF 2

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is when the Angels were commanded to prostrate to the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34: “And [mention] when We said to the angels, “Prostrate before Adam”; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused andContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM – PART 1 OF 2”