PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 38 – PART 1

“We said, “Go down from it, all of you. And when guidance comes to you from Me, whoever follows My guidance – there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 38. This verse supports the discussion in the last blog which mentioned the importance of sincerely strivingContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 38 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 37 – PART 2 OF 2

“Then Adam received from his Lord [some] words, and He accepted his repentance. Indeed, it is He who is the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 37. This verse also reminds muslims that if they struggle to obey Allah, the Exalted, with a sincere intention namely, to please Allah, the Exalted,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 37 – PART 2 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 33

He said, “O Adam, inform them of their names.” And when he had informed them of their names, He said, “Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 33. AContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 33”

PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 2 OF 7

The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they encourage muslims to adopt true sincerity in their actions, meaning, to only perform righteous deeds in order to please Allah, the Exalted. A Muslim experiencing difficulties understands that the only One who can aid them in their moment of need is Allah, the Exalted, andContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 2 OF 7”

PODHADITH: SINCERITY – PART 3 of 3

The final thing mentioned in the Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 196, is sincerity towards the general public. This includes desiring the best for them at all times and showing this through one’s words and actions. It includes advising others to do good, forbidding them from evil, to be merciful and kind to othersContinue reading “PODHADITH: SINCERITY – PART 3 of 3”

PODHADITH: SINCERITY – PART 2 of 3

The next thing mentioned in the Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 196, is sincerity towards the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. This includes striving to acquire the correct knowledge in order to act on his traditions. Those traditions which relate to Allah, the Exalted, in the form of worship andContinue reading “PODHADITH: SINCERITY – PART 2 of 3”

PODHADITH: SINCERITY – PART 1 of 3

In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim number 196, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that Islam is sincerity towards: Allah, the Exalted, His book, meaning, the Holy Quran, to the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to the leaders of society and to the general public.Continue reading “PODHADITH: SINCERITY – PART 1 of 3”