“And [recall] when We saved you [i.e., your forefathers] from the people of Pharaoh, who afflicted you with the worst torment, slaughtering your [newborn] sons and keeping your females alive. And in that was a great trial from your Lord.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 49. This verse reminds muslims of the many times theyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 49 – PART 1”
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PODTHOUGHT: SAVING YOU
I had a thought which I wanted to share. Parents often take away things or prevent their children from obtaining certain things such as unhealthy food in order to protect them. This behaviour often causes the child to become sad or angry as they are completely unaware of the wisdom behind the actions of theirContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SAVING YOU”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 17 OF 31
The next divine name is Ash Shakur, which means the Appreciative. This means that Allah, the Exalted, appreciates the sincere efforts of His servants and rewards them accordingly. This is an indication of the infinite mercy of Allah, the Exalted, as He is the One who provided them with the knowledge, strength, inspiration and opportunityContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 17 OF 31”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 47 – PART 2 OF 2
“O Children of Israel, remember My favor that I have bestowed upon you and that I preferred you over the worlds [i.e., peoples].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 47. This verse also reminds muslims of the uncountable blessings Allah, the Exalted, has granted people. Remembering this is an excellent way of increasing one’s patience inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 47 – PART 2 OF 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 3
“And seek help through patience and prayer…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 45. Establishing the prayers has been extensively discussed over four audio/video podcasts titled PodHadith: Establishing Belief, which are available via the following link: https://fb.watch/3HIaKuspii/ But to sum up, as indicated in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2616, establishing the prayerContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 3”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 2
“And seek help through patience…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 45. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 1302, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that real patience is shown at the onset of a difficulty. It is important to understand that true patience is shown throughout a calamityContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 1
“And seek help through patience…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 45. This beginning of this verse indicates the importance of patience. Faith can be split into two categories. One is fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, and the second is avoiding the prohibitions of Allah, the Exalted. Both of these halves cannot be fulfilledContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 1”
PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET IBRAHIM, PEACE BE UPON HIM, & THE FIRE
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the event of the great fire which was created to harm the Holy Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him. This is a very famous incident and widely known amongst muslims so there is no need to go into its details. But toContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET IBRAHIM, PEACE BE UPON HIM, & THE FIRE”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 3
“O Children of Israel, remember My favor which I have bestowed upon…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. 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 in this respect, the wisdom behind a difficulty is to refocus aContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 3”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 39 – PART 3 OF 3
“And those who disbelieve and deny Our signs – those will be companions of the Fire…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 39. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2559, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that Paradise is surrounded by hardships and Hell is surrounded by desires.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 39 – PART 3 OF 3”
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