PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 15 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Hakam Al Adl, which means the Judge and the Just. Allah, the Exalted, is the One who judges the actions of His creation and justly chooses the outcome of all things. The muslim who understands that Allah, the Exalted, only acts with justice will always be pleased with HisContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 15 OF 31”

PODTHOUGHT: WORLDLY KNOWLEDGE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is important for muslims to understand that their worldly knowledge irrespective of how much they possess is not enough to gain success in their religious life. Even though, gaining useful worldly knowledge is praiseworthy according to the teachings of Islam as it is an excellentContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: WORLDLY KNOWLEDGE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 44 – PART 3 OF 3

“Do you order righteousness of the people and forget yourselves while you recite the Scripture? Then will you not reason?” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 44. This verse also reminds muslims the important of characteristic of leading by example. In fact, failing to act on one’s own advice is hated by Allah, the Exalted. ChapterContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 44 – PART 3 OF 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 44 – PART 2

“Do you order righteousness of the people and forget yourselves while you recite the Scripture? Then will you not reason?” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 44 In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 259. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the one who obtains religious knowledge inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 44 – PART 2”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 12 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Fattah, which means the Opener. It can mean that Allah, the Exalted, is the only One who opens the treasure stores of mercy for the creation especially in the time of distress. The one who understands this divine name will only ever seek relief from Allah, the Exalted, knowingContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 12 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 4

“And do not mix the truth with falsehood or conceal the truth while you know [it].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 42. The mentality discussed in this verse is linked to a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 259. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the one whoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 4”

PODHADITH: WHAT IS CURSED

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2322, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that everything in this material world is cursed except the remembrance of Allah, the Exalted, what is connected to it, the knowledgeable person and the student of knowledge. The remembrance of Allah, the Exalted,Continue reading “PODHADITH: WHAT IS CURSED”

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”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 32

“They said, “Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 32. The reply of the Angels mentioned in this verse teaches muslims an important lesson. That no matter what knowledge or status they achieve itContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 32”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 31

“And He taught Adam the names – all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, “Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 31. This verse indicates the importance and superiority of knowledge over worship. This and other verses clearly show that theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 31”