“…and do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 60. Corruption is when a person abuses the blessings they possess, especially their social influence, in order to gain worldly things, such as power and wealth. It affects a muslim’s duties towards Allah, the Exalted, and leads to much sinsContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 60 – PART 5”
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PODHADITH: A PROPHETIC EVENING
A Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 701, advises that the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, disliked sleeping before performing the late evening obligatory prayer and disliked engaging in conversation after performing it. Even though, it is not prohibited to sleep before the late evening obligatory prayer it is farContinue reading “PODHADITH: A PROPHETIC EVENING”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 60 – PART 4
“…and do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 60. In a Hadith found in Sunan An Nasai, number 4998, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised the signs of a true muslim and a true believer. A true muslim is the one who keepsContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 60 – PART 4”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 4 OF 18
The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in repentance. The first part of this aspect is to sincerely regret any sin one has committed and then to firmly resolve not to return to it or a similar sin again. A muslim should persist in seeking the forgiveness of Allah, the Exalted. One should make upContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 4 OF 18”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 60 – PART 3
“…Eat and drink from the provision of Allah…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 60. This verse also indicates the importance of only obtaining and utilizing the lawful while avoiding the unlawful and doubtful. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1205, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised thatContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 60 – PART 3”
PODNEWS: TRUE BELIEF
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the faith of some people and their claims that their belief and obedience to their God is in their heart and they therefore do not need to demonstrate it practically. Unfortunately, this foolish mentality has infected many muslimsContinue reading “PODNEWS: TRUE BELIEF”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 60 – PART 2
“And [recall] when Moses prayed for water for his people, so We said, “Strike with your staff the stone.” And there gushed forth from it twelve springs, and every people [i.e., tribe] knew its watering place. “Eat and drink from the provision of Allah…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 60. In a Hadith found inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 60 – PART 2”
PODHADITH: ABANDONING OTHERS
In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6534, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that it is not lawful for a muslim to abandon another muslim for more than three days. This applies to those who abandon other muslims for worldly reasons. Even though it is lawful to abandonContinue reading “PODHADITH: ABANDONING OTHERS”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 60 – PART 1
“And [recall] when Moses prayed for water for his people, so We said, “Strike with your staff the stone.” And there gushed forth from it twelve springs, and every people [i.e., tribe] knew its watering place…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 60. Even though the amount of Islamic scholars and lecturers and Islamic educational materialContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 60 – PART 1”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 3 OF 18
The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in patience. Patience involves enduring something, such as an event, which a person dislikes. When this occurs a muslim must banish impatience by refraining from complaining through their words or actions and instead accept what has occurred through sincere obedience to Allah, the Exalted, knowing He chooses whatContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 3 OF 18”