“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”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 5 OF 5
“…He [Allah] said, “Indeed, I know that which you do not know.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 30. Allah, the Exalted, is All-Knowing as nothing escapes His limitless knowledge whether it is in the Heavens or the Earth, visible or not. The knowledge of Allah, the Exalted, has no limit, it has no beginning andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 5 OF 5”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 1
“And [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said to the angels, “Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority…”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 30. The first part of this verse reminds muslims of the very important position they have been appointed to by Allah, the Exalted, namely, the ambassadors of Islam. ItContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 1”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 29
“It is He who created for you all of that which is on the earth. Then He directed Himself to the heaven, [His being above all creation], and made them seven heavens, and He is Knowing of all things.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 29. A muslim should remember that worldly blessings were created inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 29”
PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM – PART 2 OF 2
As discussed in detail in the previous blog, envy was the first sin ever committed. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34: “And [mention] when We said to the angels, “Prostrate before Adam”; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.” This is when the Devil envied theContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM – PART 2 OF 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 23-24 – PART 2 OF 2
“And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down [i.e., the Quran] upon Our Servant [i.e., Prophet Muhammad (SAW)], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses [i.e., supporters] other than Allah, if you should be truthful. But if you do not – and you will never beContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 23-24 – PART 2 OF 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 23-24 – PART 1
“And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down [i.e., the Qurān] upon Our Servant [i.e., Prophet Muhammad (SAW)], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses [i.e., supporters] other than Allah, if you should be truthful. But if you do not – and you will never beContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 23-24 – PART 1”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 3 OF 3
“O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous……So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him].“ Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 21-22. Even though this verse directly refers to major polytheism it is vital for muslims to avoidContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 3 OF 3”
PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM – PART 1 OF 2
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is when the Angels were commanded to prostrate to the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34: “And [mention] when We said to the angels, “Prostrate before Adam”; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused andContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM – PART 1 OF 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 1
“O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous. [He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you…“ Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 21-22.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 1”
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