PODEVENT: PATIENCE OF PROPHET YAQOOB, PEACE BE UPON HIM

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the steadfast attitude of the Holy Prophet Yaqoob, peace be upon him. Chapter 12 Yusuf, verse 18: “And they brought upon his shirt false blood.1 [Jacob] said, “Rather, your souls have enticed you to something, so patience is most fitting. And AllahContinue reading “PODEVENT: PATIENCE OF PROPHET YAQOOB, PEACE BE UPON HIM”

PODEVENT: PLOTTING AGAINST PROPHET YUSUF, PEACE BE UPON HIM

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the great story of the Holy Prophet Yusuf, peace be upon him. His story is extensively discussed throughout the Holy Quran and is very well known to muslims. The first lesson to learn is that one should never let their envy orContinue reading “PODEVENT: PLOTTING AGAINST PROPHET YUSUF, PEACE BE UPON HIM”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2  – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 2

“Then We revived you after your death that perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 56. This verse reminds muslims that whenever they face any difficulty or test and through the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, overcome and move past it, they should always acknowledge that the strength, knowledge and inspiration to maintainContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2  – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 54 – PART 3

“…That is best for [all of] you in the sight of your Creator…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 54. It is important for muslims to understand a simple thing which can aid them with facing destiny and the difficulties it brings patiently. A person happily takes a bitter medicine which their doctor prescribes fully trustingContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 54 – PART 3”

PODHADITH: ALL DIFFICULTIES

In a Hadith found in Imam Bukhari’s, Adab Al Mufrad, number 492, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that a muslim does not face any type of physical difficulty irrespective of its size, such as a prick of a thorn, or any emotional difficulty, such as stress, except Allah, theContinue reading “PODHADITH: ALL DIFFICULTIES”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 7 O 7

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. It is important for a muslim to be observant in their daily life and avoid being too self-absorbed in their own worldly matters so that theyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 7 O 7”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 6

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. It is important for a muslim to understand a key truth namely, nothing in creation occurs without a wise reason even if people do not observeContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 6”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 5

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. It is important to learn that no matter how much physical or social strength a person has a day will certainly come when they face theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 5”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 3

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. If muslims desire to escape divine punishment in both worlds they must practically fear Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 2

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. Often when muslims receive blessings especially, beyond their need it distracts them from the hereafter and instead focuses their minds on this material world. So inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 2”