I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on a case of suicide which was caused by depression and severe grief. It is important for muslims to strive in the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destinyContinue reading “PODNEWS: AVOIDING DEPRESSION”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 48 – PART 1
“And fear a Day when no soul will suffice for another soul at all, nor will intercession be accepted from it, nor will compensation be taken from it, nor will they be aided.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 48. This verse is connected to another found in chapter 80 Abasa, verses 34-37: “On the DayContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 48 – PART 1”
PODHADITH: COMPANY OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 1 OF 3
In a long divine Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 7405, Allah, the Exalted, advises muslims on some important things. The first is that Allah, the Exalted, acts and treats His servant according to their perception of Him. This means if a muslim has good thoughts and expects good from Allah, the Exalted, He inContinue reading “PODHADITH: COMPANY OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 1 OF 3”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 47 – PART 2 OF 2
“O Children of Israel, remember My favor that I have bestowed upon you and that I preferred you over the worlds [i.e., peoples].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 47. This verse also reminds muslims of the uncountable blessings Allah, the Exalted, has granted people. Remembering this is an excellent way of increasing one’s patience inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 47 – PART 2 OF 2”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 16 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Haleem, which means the Lenient. Allah, the Exalted, does not hasten the punishment for the one who deserves it out of leniency. Instead He gives them an opportunity to sincerely repent and rectify their behaviour. The muslim who understands this will never give up hope in the mercy ofContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 16 OF 31”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 47 – PART 1
“O Children of Israel, remember My favor that I have bestowed upon you and that I preferred you over the worlds [i.e., peoples].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 47. 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 andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 47 – PART 1”
PODEVENT: THE GREAT SACRIFICE – PART 1 OF 3
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the great sacrifice of the Holy Prophet Ismaeel, peace be upon him, by his father the Holy Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him. Chapter 37 As Saffat, verse 102: “And when he reached with him [the age of] exertion, he said, “OContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE GREAT SACRIFICE – PART 1 OF 3”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 46 – PART 3 OF 3
“Who are certain that they will meet their Lord and that they will return to Him.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 46. An important aspect of the Day of Judgment is the Scales which will be used to weigh a person’s deeds; good and bad. This great event has been discussed throughout the Holy QuranContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 46 – PART 3 OF 3”
PODHADITH: DIVINE BLESSINGS AND SUPPORT
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, divine support and an improvement in their condition and state. The first thing is to sincerely repent to Allah, the Exalted, before one dies. As theContinue reading “PODHADITH: DIVINE BLESSINGS AND SUPPORT”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 46 – PART 2
“Who are certain that they will meet their Lord…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 46. The previous blog was discussing the first aspect of this verse namely, certainty of faith. Allah, the Exalted, did not only declare a truth in the Holy Quran but He also provided evidence for it through examples. Examples which canContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 46 – PART 2”
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