PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA’S, PEACE BE UPON HIM, SINCERITY

The next great event which will be discussed is mentioned in chapter 28 Al Qasas, verse 24 of the Holy Quran: “So he watered [their flocks] for them; then he went back to the shade…”” This great event indicates some important characteristics which muslims should adopt. The first is that a muslim should always takeContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA’S, PEACE BE UPON HIM, SINCERITY”

PODHADITH: DOING BUSINESS

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 2146, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that merchants will be raised as immoral people on Judgment Day except those who fear Allah, the Exalted, act righteously and speak the truth. This Hadith applies to all those who take part inContinue reading “PODHADITH: DOING BUSINESS”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 3

“…but Allah was to bring out that which you were concealing…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 72. Allah, the Exalted, is All Knowing as nothing escapes His knowledge whether in the Heavens or the Earth whether visible or not. The knowledge of Allah, the Exalted, has no limit, it has no beginning and no endContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 3”

PIETY – PART 5 OF 6

The next aspect of piety is that a muslim should learn to avoid those things which do not concern them. In fact, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that a muslim cannot achieve excellence in faith until they behave in this manner. This is confirmed in a Hadith found inContinue reading “PIETY – PART 5 OF 6”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 2

“…and disputed over it…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 72. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1993, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever avoids arguing even if they are right will be given a house in the middle of Paradise. It is important to understandContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 2”

PODTHOUGHT: TIES THAT BIND

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a mentality which many people especially, Asians possess. It is the extreme need in forcing people such as relatives to remain physically together. Even though, it is not an evil intention yet, in this day and age it often leads to moreContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: TIES THAT BIND”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 1

“And [recall] when you slew a man and disputed over it…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 72. Generally speaking, they are some who claim that faith is not required in this world and others who are muslims claim it is enough to profess Islam without supporting it with sincere obedience to Allah, the Exalted. ButContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 72 – PART 1”

PODHADITH: DEALING WITH ALLAH, THE EXALTED, AND PEOPLE

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1987, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, gave some important pieces of advice. The first is to fear Allah, the Exalted, through piety. This is achieved when one fulfils the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refrains from His prohibitions and faces destinyContinue reading “PODHADITH: DEALING WITH ALLAH, THE EXALTED, AND PEOPLE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 71 – PART 2 of 2

“…They said, “Now you have come with the truth.” So they slaughtered her, but they could hardly do it.”  Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 71. 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 exist in order to  benefit peopleContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 71 – PART 2 of 2”

PIETY – PART 4 OF 6

Another aspect of piety is patiently accepting the divine decree knowing nothing occurs in the universe without the decision of Allah, the Exalted. In fact, the entire creation could not grant or remove a blessing from someone without the permission of Allah, the Exalted. This has been advised in Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi,Continue reading “PIETY – PART 4 OF 6”