I saw a news documentary a while ago which I wanted to discuss. It reported on the rise of drug trafficking and gangs, especially amongst the Muslim youth. In most cases, the first people that need to take responsibility and prevent this occurring are parents. Unfortunately, many parents point fingers and claim that school teachers,Continue reading “PODNEWS: YOUTH & GANGS”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 7 OF 7
“The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favour, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.” Chapter 1 Al Fatihah, verse 7. In the previous verse, a Muslim requests Allah, the Exalted, to guide them on the straight path which leads to Paradise. Chapter 1 Al Fatihah,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 7 OF 7”
PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 1 OF 7
Muslims have been guaranteed to face difficulties and tests throughout their lives. Therefore, it is important to understand some of their benefits and wisdoms so that one can increase their patience and obedience to Allah, the Exalted, during them. The first benefit is that through tests a muslim better understands the infinite power of Allah,Continue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 1 OF 7”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1 AL FATIHAH – VERSE 6
“Guide us to the straight path.” Chapter 1 Al Fatihah, verse 6. This is a supplication asking Allah, the Exalted, to guide one down the path which is pleasing to Him namely, Islam. This path has also been mentioned in another verse of the Holy Quran. Chapter 4 An Nisa, verse 69: “And whoever obeysContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1 AL FATIHAH – VERSE 6”
PODHADITH: LOVE FOR OTHERS – PART 1 OF 2
The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, once advised in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 13, that a person cannot become a true believer until they love for others what they love for themself. This does not mean a muslim will lose their faith if they fail to adopt thisContinue reading “PODHADITH: LOVE FOR OTHERS – PART 1 OF 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 1
This chapter is called Al-Fatihah, which can mean “the Opener of the Book”. Therefore, the prayers should begin with the recitation of this chapter. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Sunan An-Nasa’i, number 910.It has been referred to as “the Mother of the Book”, by none other than, the Holy Prophet Muhammad,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 1”