PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 54 – PART 1

“And [recall] when Moses said to his people, “O my people, indeed you have wronged yourselves by your taking of the calf [for worship]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 54. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2447, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that oppression will become aContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 54 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 5 OF 5

“…Then you took [for worship] the calf after him [i.e., his departure], while you were wrongdoers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 51. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2447, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that oppression will become a darkness on the Day of Judgment. This isContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 5 OF 5”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 37 – PART 2 OF 2

“Then Adam received from his Lord [some] words, and He accepted his repentance. Indeed, it is He who is the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 37. This verse also reminds muslims that if they struggle to obey Allah, the Exalted, with a sincere intention namely, to please Allah, the Exalted,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 37 – PART 2 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 37 – PART 1

“Then Adam received from his Lord [some] words, and He accepted his repentance. Indeed, it is He who is the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 37. This verse indicates the importance of sincere repentance. It can be understood that seeking forgiveness from Allah, the Exalted, and people is an actContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 37 – PART 1”

PODEVENT: TWO SONS OF THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the story of the two sons of the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, and how out of jealousy one killed the other. This great event is discussed in chapter 5 Al Ma’idah, verses 27-31: “And recite to them the storyContinue reading “PODEVENT: TWO SONS OF THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 3

“And [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said to the angels, “Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority.” They said, “Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 30. In a Hadith found in Sunan An Nasai, number 4998, the Holy ProphetContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 3”

PODHADITH: AVOID DARKNESS

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2447, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that oppression will become a darkness on the Day of Judgment. This is vital to avoid as those who find themselves plunged in darkness will unlikely find their way to Paradise. Only those who willContinue reading “PODHADITH: AVOID DARKNESS”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 2

“And [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said to the angels, “Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority.” They said, “Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 30. Corruption is when a person abuses the blessings they possess, especially their socialContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 27 – PART 3

“Who break the covenant of Allah after contracting it and sever that which Allah has ordered to be joined and cause corruption on earth. It is those who are the losers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 27. Corruption is when a person abuses the blessings they possess, especially their social influence, in order to gainContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 27 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 27 – PART 2

“Who break the covenant of Allah after contracting it and sever that which Allah has ordered to be joined and cause corruption on earth. It is those who are the losers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 27. The next thing mentioned in this verse is the importance of maintaining good ties with both relatives andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 27 – PART 2”