PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 37 – PART 1

“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 indicates the importance of sincere repentance. It can be understood that seeking forgiveness from Allah, the Exalted, and people is an actContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 37 – PART 1”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 2 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Malik meaning, the King. This means Allah, the Exalted, is the One who possesses all sovereignty which is free of all defects. It is a sovereignty which has no beginning, no end, no reduction and no limit. Allah, the Exalted, has complete and total control over the creation throughContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 2 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 36 – PART 4 OF 4

“…and you will have upon the earth a place of settlement and provision for a time.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 36. This verse also reminds muslims that their provision meaning, the elements needed to survive in this world, have been apportioned and guaranteed to them. In fact, a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, numberContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 36 – PART 4 OF 4”

PODNEWS: CHOOSE YOUR HAPPINESS

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on how people’s decisions affect others, such as their family. It is important for muslims to understand an important lesson. In cases where the choices they must choose from are lawful and it does not contradict the Holy QuranContinue reading “PODNEWS: CHOOSE YOUR HAPPINESS”

PODHADITH: FOLLOWING THE HOLY QURAN

A Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 30, advises that the Holy Quran will intercede on Judgment Day. Those who follow it during their lives on Earth will be led to Paradise on Judgment Day. But those who neglect it during their lives on Earth will find that it pushes them intoContinue reading “PODHADITH: FOLLOWING THE HOLY QURAN”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 36 – PART 2

“But Satan caused them to slip out of it and removed them from that [condition] in which they had been…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 36. This verse is connected to another verse of the Holy Quran: Chapter 29 Al Ankabut, verse 38: “…And Satan had made pleasing to them their deeds and averted themContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 36 – PART 2”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 1 OF 31

In order for one to adopt noble character they must learn the blessed divine attributes and names of Allah, the Exalted, so that they can adopt each attribute into their character according to their status. For example, Allah, the Exalted, is the Most Merciful according to His infinite status. This attribute means that Allah, theContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 1 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 36 – PART 1

“But Satan caused them to slip out of it and removed them from that [condition] in which they had been…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 36. This verse reminds muslims that the Devil is the devout enemy of people and he will stop at nothing to prevent them from obtaining peace in this world andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 36 – PART 1”

PODEVENT: TWO SONS OF THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the story of the two sons of the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, and how out of jealousy one killed the other. This great event is discussed in chapter 5 Al Ma’idah, verses 27-31: “And recite to them the storyContinue reading “PODEVENT: TWO SONS OF THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 35 – PART 2 OF 2

“And We said, “O Adam, dwell, you and your wife, in Paradise and eat therefrom in [ease and] abundance from wherever you will. But do not approach this tree, lest you be among the wrongdoers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 35. This verse also reminds muslims that Allah, the Exalted, did not create mankind inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 35 – PART 2 OF 2”