“…Thus does Allah bring the dead to life…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 73. Allah, the Exalted, alone created and controls both life and death. The muslim who understands this divine name will submit and sincerely obey Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience withoutContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 73 – PART 2”
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PODSERIES: KEY TO PARADISE – PART 2 OF 2
The last blog was discussing the meaning of the testimony of Islam. It is clear from Islamic teachings, some of which were discussed in the last blog, that loving what Allah, the Exalted, hates and disliking what Allah, the Exalted, loves is a clear indication of a person following their own desires and obeying themContinue reading “PODSERIES: KEY TO PARADISE – PART 2 OF 2”
PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA, PEACE BE UPON HIM, AND THE SEA
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in Chapter 26 Ash Shu’ara, verses 62-63: “[Moses] said, “No! Indeed, with me is my Lord; He will guide me.” Then We inspired to Moses, “Strike with your staff the sea,” and it parted, and each portion was like a greatContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA, PEACE BE UPON HIM, AND THE SEA”
PODTHOUGHT: DEPENDENCY
I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is quite common for people to become dependent on others, such as their family. Even though, having hope in people is not a sin but as they are imperfect a muslim always runs the risk of being let down, in fact it is inevitable. TheyContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: DEPENDENCY”
PODNEWS: MESSAGE IN THE BOTTLE
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to discuss. It reported on the importance of learning from the past. 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 observe this wisdom immediately. A muslim shouldContinue reading “PODNEWS: MESSAGE IN THE BOTTLE”
PODHADITH: GOOD WORLDLY BLESSINGS
In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 2141, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that wealth is not bad as long as the one who possesses it has piety. But added that good health was better than wealth and concluded that being cheerful is a blessing. The muslimContinue reading “PODHADITH: GOOD WORLDLY BLESSINGS”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 73 – PART 1
“So We said, “Strike him [i.e., the slain man] with part of it…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 73. It is important to note that Allah, the Exalted, could have easily resurrected the murdered man mentioned in this verse directly without the need of any means. But He clearly commanded the use of a meansContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 73 – PART 1”
PODSERIES: KEY TO PARADISE – PART 1 OF 2
There are many Hadiths of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, which advises mankind that whoever testifies that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, the Exalted, and that the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is the servant and final messenger of Allah, the Exalted, willContinue reading “PODSERIES: KEY TO PARADISE – PART 1 OF 2”
PODTHOUGHT: HELPING OTHERS
I had a thought which I wanted to share. Since the passing of the righteous predecessors the strength of the Muslim nation has weakened dramatically. It is logical that the greater the number of people in a group the stronger the group will become yet Muslims have somehow defied this logic. The strength of theContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: HELPING OTHERS”
PODHADITH: GUARANTEE OF PARADISE
In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6474, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, guaranteed Paradise to the person who safeguards their mouth and chastity. The first thing mentioned indicates safeguarding one’s speech. Meaning, a muslim must avoid all types of evil speech such as backbiting as it only takesContinue reading “PODHADITH: GUARANTEE OF PARADISE”
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