PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 1

“And [recall] when We took your covenant, [O Children of Israel, to abide by the Torah] and We raised over you the mount, [saying], “Take what We have given you with determination…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 63. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2749, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings beContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 6

“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2749, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned muslims not to adopt two characteristics of hypocrisy which are linked to this verse. TheContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 6”

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”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 3 OF 3

“And when it is said to them, “Believe as the people have believed,” they say, “Should we believe as the foolish have believed?” Unquestionably, it is they who are the foolish, but they know [it] not.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 13. It is important to understand that generally when one chooses a path whichContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 3 OF 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 2

“And when it is said to them, “Believe as the people have believed,” they say, “Should we believe as the foolish have believed?” Unquestionably, it is they who are the foolish, but they know [it] not.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 13. It is vital for muslims not to fall for the trap of theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 1

“And when it is said to them, “Believe as the people have believed,” they say, “Should we believe as the foolish have believed?” Unquestionably, it is they who are the foolish, but they know [it] not.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 13. This verse highlights the dangers of ignorance and heedlessness. These types of peopleContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 11-12 – PART 3 OF 3

“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. Verse 12 warns that when one continues acting on evil characteristics, such as those mentioned inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 11-12 – PART 3 OF 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 11-12 – PART 2

“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. Corruption is when a person abuses the blessings they possess, especially their social influence, in orderContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 11-12 – PART 2”

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”

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”