PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 38 – PART 4 OF 4

“…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 also indicates the importance of supporting one’s internal belief with righteous actions in the form of fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 38 – PART 4 OF 4”

PODEVENT: THE GREAT FLOOD

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the great flood which occurred during the time of the Holy Prophet Nuh, peace be upon him. This has been mentioned several times throughout the Holy Quran. The Holy Prophet Nuh, peace be upon him, dedicated approximately 950 years to spreading theContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE GREAT FLOOD”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 38 – PART 3

“…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. It is commonly known that the Holy Quran was revealed in stages. Chapter 25 Al Furqan, verse 32: “And those who disbelieve say, “Why wasContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 38 – PART 3”

PODHADITH: A SIMPLE LIFE

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4118, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that simplicity is a part of faith. Islam does not teach muslims to give up all their wealth and lawful desires but it instead teaches them to adopt a simple lifestyle in all aspectsContinue reading “PODHADITH: A SIMPLE LIFE”

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

“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 discusses when the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, was sent to EarthContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 38 – PART 2”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 3 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Quddus which means the Holy. In respect to Allah, the Exalted, it means the One who is sanctified and free of all possible flaws and deficiencies and the One who deserves to be described with every attribute of perfection. A muslim should plead to Allah, the Exalted, to sanctifyContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 3 OF 31”

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”

PODTHOUGHT: BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I pondered over the fact that many families, especially from the Asian community, become fractured and even broken over time. This is one of the biggest complaints relatives, such as parents, often have. They wonder why their children have become divided after being so firmly joined.Continue reading “PODTHOUGHT: BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS”

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”

PODHADITH: RELIGION OF EASE

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 39, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that religion is simple and straight forward. And a muslim should not over burden themself as they will not be able to keep up with it. This means that a muslim should always lead aContinue reading “PODHADITH: RELIGION OF EASE”