PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 16 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in possessing knowledge of the blessings of Allah, the Exalted, and being grateful to Him. When a muslim becomes heedful they can then observe the countless blessings, both old and new, which have been granted to them by none other than Allah, the Exalted. The older blessings includeContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 16 OF 18”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 7 OF 7

“…And if not for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy, you would have been among the losers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 64. This verse reminds muslims to avoid pride by believing any type of success they obtain is due to their own efforts and intelligence. In a Hadith found in SahihContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 7 OF 7”

PODNEWS: QUICK FIX

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the behaviour and attitude of some criminals who chose a life of crime as they desired to obtain wealth in an easy and simple way. It is important for muslims to avoid this type of quick fix mentalityContinue reading “PODNEWS: QUICK FIX”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 6

“…And if not for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy, you would have been among the losers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 64. As indicated by this verse a muslim will only obtain success through the mercy and favor of Allah, the Exalted. Meaning, true success does not lie in worldly things,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 6”

PODHADITH: BECOMING THE BEST – PART 1 OF 2

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2305, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, indicated some important characteristics for muslims to adopt. The first is that the best worshipper is the one who avoids the unlawful. This includes avoiding all forms of verbal and physical sins. It includes fulfillingContinue reading “PODHADITH: BECOMING THE BEST – PART 1 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 5

“…And if not for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy, you would have been among the losers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 64. Verse 64 is connected to chapter 27 An Naml, verse 36: “So when they came to Solomon, he said, “Do you provide me with wealth? But what Allah hasContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 5”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 15 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in fearing Allah, the Exalted. The thing which causes the fear of Allah, the Exalted, to become ingrained in the heart is by truly believing and constantly reminding oneself that Allah, the Exalted, observes them at all times. None of one’s motions, be it outward actions or innerContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 15 OF 18”

PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET YUSUF, PEACE BE UPON HIM, FORGIVES

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in chapter 12 Yusuf, verse 92:  “He said, “No blame will there be upon you today. May Allah forgive you; and He is the most merciful of the merciful.” This verse mentions an incredibly important characteristic to adopt. This is toContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET YUSUF, PEACE BE UPON HIM, FORGIVES”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 3

“…And if not for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy, you would have been among the losers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 64. In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 1081, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised muslims how to gain blessings in their provision,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 3”

PODHADITH: A GOOD END

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 664, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that charity extinguishes the anger of Allah, the Exalted, and protects one against an evil death. This charity includes both obligatory and voluntary charity. As mentioned in this Hadith charity has such a positiveContinue reading “PODHADITH: A GOOD END”