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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 3

“…but when they [hypocrites from the people of the book] are alone with one another…” In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 5534, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, described the difference between a good and bad companion. The good companion is like a person who sells perfume. Their companionContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 3”

PODSERIES: SERVANTS OF THE MOST MERCIFUL – PART 5

The next characteristic of the true servants of the Most Merciful is mentioned in chapter 25 Al Furqan, verses 65-66: “And those who say, “Our Lord, avert from us the punishment of Hell. Indeed, its punishment is ever adhering. Indeed, it is evil as a settlement and residence.” A supplication has been recorded in theseContinue reading “PODSERIES: SERVANTS OF THE MOST MERCIFUL – PART 5”

PODTHOUGHT: WHAT DO YOU SEEK

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is important for muslims to recognize why their worship Allah, the Exalted, as this reason can be a cause for an increase in obedience to Allah, the Exalted, or in some cases it can lead to disobedience. When one worships Allah, the Exalted, in orderContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: WHAT DO YOU SEEK”

PODNEWS: PERFECTION AND PERMANENCE

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on how people strive to create the perfect life. It is quite obvious when observing most people that they strive hard in order to beautify their material world. In fact, many go beyond this by striving to mould theirContinue reading “PODNEWS: PERFECTION AND PERMANENCE”

PODHADITH: TRUE KNOWLEDGE

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 253, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the one who obtains religious knowledge in order to show off to scholars, argue with others or attract attention to themself will go to Hell. Even though, the foundation of all good inContinue reading “PODHADITH: TRUE KNOWLEDGE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 2

“And when they [hypocrites from the people of the book] meet those who believe, they say, “We have believed”…” Muslims must not follow in the footsteps of the hypocrites by failing to practically and sincerely act on their verbal declaration of faith in Islam. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim number 196, the HolyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 2”

PODSERIES: SERVANTS OF THE MOST MERCIFUL – PART 4

The next characteristic of the true servants of the Most Merciful is mentioned in chapter 25 Al Furqan, verse 64: “And those who spend [part of] the night to their Lord prostrating and standing [in prayer].” They prove their sincerity towards Allah, the Exalted, by sacrificing some of their sleep and rest in order toContinue reading “PODSERIES: SERVANTS OF THE MOST MERCIFUL – PART 4”

PODEVENT: DEATH

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is something which every single creation will experience namely, death. Chapter 3 Alee Imran, verse 185: “Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your [full] compensation on the Day of Resurrection. So he who is drawn away from theContinue reading “PODEVENT: DEATH”