“…Then you took [for worship] the calf after him [i.e., his departure], while you were wrongdoers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 51. This verse also teaches muslims not to follow in the footsteps of the past nations who turned away from the teachings of their Holy Prophets, peace be upon them, after they departed fromContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 4”
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PODNEWS: GOOD OR BAD
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on taking a step back in order to assess what is truly beneficial and harmful in one’s life. When a muslim observes the teachings of Islam they will find that certain worldly blessings have been described in a positiveContinue reading “PODNEWS: GOOD OR BAD”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 9 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Ghafaar, which means the One who often forgives. Allah, the Exalted, conceals and covers the faults of His repentant servants without punishing them or holding it against them in anyway. A muslim should therefore never lose hope in the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, as this leads to unbelief.Continue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 9 OF 31”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 41 – PART 1
“And believe in what I have sent down…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 41. Some people claim that their belief and obedience to their God is in their heart and they therefore do not need to demonstrate it practically. Unfortunately, this foolish mentality has infected many muslims who believe they possess a pure faithful heartContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 41 – PART 1”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 8 OF 8
“…and be afraid of [only] Me.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. The aspects of fearing Allah, the Exalted, have been discussed in great detail over six audio/video podcasts titled: Piety, and can be watched using the following link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/108539593905598/2520702294839873 But to sum up, piety cannot be achieved without gaining and acting on Islamic knowledgeContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 8 OF 8”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 7
“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me], and be afraid of [only] Me.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. Islam teaches muslims that they should never compromise on their faith in order to gain something from the material world. Chapter 4 An Nisa, verse 135: “O you whoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 7”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 6
“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2749, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned muslims not to adopt two characteristics of hypocrisy which are linked to this verse. TheContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 6”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 5
“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 159, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, gave a short but far reaching piece of advice. He advised people to sincerely declare theirContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 5”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 4
“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. This verse means that if one sincerely fulfils their Islamic duties then Allah, the Exalted, will help them in both worlds. It is strange how countless people desire the help of Allah, the Exalted, yetContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 4”
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