In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2686, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that failing to fulfill the important duty of commanding good and forbidding evil can be understood with the example of a boat with two levels full of people. The people on the lower level keepContinue reading “PODHADITH: COMMANDING GOOD”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 67 – PART 1
“And [recall] when Moses said to his people, “Indeed, Allah commands you to slaughter a cow.” They said, “Do you take us in ridicule?…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 67. It is important to understand that the prohibitions and commands of Allah, the Exalted, do not exist to make people’s life harder. They only existContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 67 – PART 1”
PIETY – PART 1 OF 6
Piety is when a muslim dedicates their inward state, such as their intention, and outward actions to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted. This is achieved by fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience. And it involves turning away from the obedience of everything elseContinue reading “PIETY – PART 1 OF 6”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 6 OF 6
“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson for those who fear Allah.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 66. To conclude the discussion on verse 66, it is important for muslims to study the past nations in order to adopt the fear ofContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 6 OF 6”
PODNEWS: TRUE POSSESSIONS
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on a gang of thieves who had been caught and sentenced to prison after the police recovered the property they had stolen. It is important for muslims to understand that this in reality is the worse situation for theContinue reading “PODNEWS: TRUE POSSESSIONS”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 5 
“…and a lesson for those who fear Allah.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 66. Fearing Allah, the Exalted, cannot be achieved without gaining and acting on Islamic knowledge so that one can fulfill the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refrain from His prohibitions and face destiny with patience according to the traditions of the HolyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 5 ”
PODHADITH: BELIEVERS ARE MIRRORS
In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4918, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that believers are like mirrors to each other. This means that the same way a person uses a mirror in order to remove any outward defects on them they should strive to aid othersContinue reading “PODHADITH: BELIEVERS ARE MIRRORS”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 4
“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 66. 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, theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 4”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 18 OF 18
The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in contentment with Allah, the Exalted. The sign of this is when one is not impatient nor do they desire a change irrespective of whatever situation they are in. They are content with what Allah, the Exalted, has chosen knowing He only chooses the best for His servants.Continue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 18 OF 18”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 3
“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 66. 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 the consequences of theirContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 3”
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