PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 25 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Muhyi, Al Mumeet, meaning the Giver of Life and the Giver of Death. 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 byContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 25 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 53 – PART 1

“And [recall] when We gave Moses the Scripture and criterion that perhaps you would be guided.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 53. This verse is linked to a Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 30. It advises that the Holy Quran will intercede on Judgment Day. Those who follow it during theirContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 53 – PART 1”

PODEVENT: THE KAABA – PART 1 OF 2

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is when the Holy Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him, and his son the Holy Prophet Ismaeel, peace be upon him, fulfilled the command of Allah, the Exalted, by building His house namely, the Kaaba. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 127: “And [mention]Continue reading “PODEVENT: THE KAABA – PART 1 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 52 – PART 3 OF 3

“Then We forgave you after that so perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 52. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1954, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever is not grateful to people cannot be grateful to Allah, the Exalted. Even thoughContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 52 – PART 3 OF 3”

PODHADITH: ACTING CORRECTLY

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6464, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that deeds should be done correctly, sincerely and moderately. He added that a person’s deeds will not take them to Paradise and concluded that the most beloved deeds to Allah, the Exalted, are those whichContinue reading “PODHADITH: ACTING CORRECTLY”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 52 – PART 2

“Then We forgave you after that so perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 52. If muslims desire to escape divine punishment in both worlds they must practically fear Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience and adopt true gratitude. Chapter 4Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 52 – PART 2”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 24 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Mateen, which means the Firm. This refers to the infinite power and might of Allah, the Exalted. The muslim who understands this divine name will never fear the creation when obeying Allah, the Exalted, knowing nothing can overpower Allah, the Exalted, the Firm. A muslim should act on thisContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 24 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 52 – PART 1

“Then We forgave you after that so perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 52. Allah, the Exalted, conceals and covers the faults of His repentant servants without punishing them or holding it against them in anyway. A muslim should therefore never lose hope in the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, asContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 52 – PART 1”

PODTHOUGHT: SHARING PROBLEMS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering about a certain mentality which some muslims have adopted. It is when a person tells many people about their problems. The issue with this attitude is that when one tells too many people then sharing their problems and seeking advice becomes a meansContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SHARING PROBLEMS”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 5 OF 5

“…Then you took [for worship] the calf after him [i.e., his departure], while you were wrongdoers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 51. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2447, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that oppression will become a darkness on the Day of Judgment. This isContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 5 OF 5”