PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 1

“The lightning almost snatches away their sight. Every time it lights [the way] for them, they walk therein; but when darkness comes over them, they stand [still]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 20. This verse indicates another characteristic of hypocrisy which muslims must avoid. Whenever they experience times of ease, which is compared to aContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 18-19

“Deaf, dumb and blind – so they will not return [to the right path]. Or [it is] like a rainstorm from the sky within which is darkness, thunder and lightning. They put their fingers in their ears against the thunderclaps in dread of death. But Allah is encompassing of the disbelievers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 18-19”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 16-17

“Those are the ones who have purchased error [in exchange] for guidance, so their transaction has brought no profit, nor were they guided. Their example is that of one who kindled a fire, but when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness [so] they could notContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 16-17”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 1

“And when it is said to them, “Believe as the people have believed,” they say, “Should we believe as the foolish have believed?” Unquestionably, it is they who are the foolish, but they know [it] not.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 13. This verse highlights the dangers of ignorance and heedlessness. These types of peopleContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 1”