PODHADITH: GLAD TIDINGS – PART 2 OF 4

The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 2556, and those given glad tidings. The next characteristic mentioned in this Hadith is socializing with scholars and the wise. A muslim should always choose their companions wisely as they will undoubtedly adopt the characteristics of their companions whether positiveContinue reading “PODHADITH: GLAD TIDINGS – PART 2 OF 4”

PODNEWS: DOUBTFUL THINGS

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on different religious celebrations which occur throughout the year. It discussed whether it was acceptable for people from certain faiths to celebrate the religious days of other religions. There has been much debate and discussion whether this is lawfulContinue reading “PODNEWS: DOUBTFUL THINGS”

PODHADITH: ENTERING PARADISE

In a Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 28, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised three characteristics which leads a muslim to Paradise. The first is to consume lawful food. This includes avoiding obtaining and utilizing the unlawful such as wealth in any aspect of one’s life.Continue reading “PODHADITH: ENTERING PARADISE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 60 – PART 3

“…Eat and drink from the provision of Allah…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 60. This verse also indicates the importance of only obtaining and utilizing the lawful while avoiding the unlawful and doubtful. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1205, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised thatContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 60 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 2

“And [recall] when We said, “Enter this city [i.e., Jerusalem] and eat from it wherever you will in [ease and] abundance…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 58. It is important to only obtain and utilize the lawful and avoid the unlawful and doubtful. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1205, the HolyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 3

“…Eat from the good things with which We have provided you.” And they wronged Us not – but they were [only] wronging themselves.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 57. This verse is also an indication of infinite mercy of Allah, the Exalted. Whenever a muslim bears this verse in mind and eats they will obtainContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 3”