“But Satan caused them to slip out of it and removed them from that [condition] in which they had been…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 36. This verse is connected to another verse of the Holy Quran: Chapter 29 Al Ankabut, verse 38: “…And Satan had made pleasing to them their deeds and averted themContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 36 – PART 2”
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PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 1 OF 31
In order for one to adopt noble character they must learn the blessed divine attributes and names of Allah, the Exalted, so that they can adopt each attribute into their character according to their status. For example, Allah, the Exalted, is the Most Merciful according to His infinite status. This attribute means that Allah, theContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 1 OF 31”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 36 – PART 1
“But Satan caused them to slip out of it and removed them from that [condition] in which they had been…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 36. This verse reminds muslims that the Devil is the devout enemy of people and he will stop at nothing to prevent them from obtaining peace in this world andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 36 – PART 1”
PODEVENT: TWO SONS OF THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the story of the two sons of the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, and how out of jealousy one killed the other. This great event is discussed in chapter 5 Al Ma’idah, verses 27-31: “And recite to them the storyContinue reading “PODEVENT: TWO SONS OF THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 35 – PART 2 OF 2
“And We said, “O Adam, dwell, you and your wife, in Paradise and eat therefrom in [ease and] abundance from wherever you will. But do not approach this tree, lest you be among the wrongdoers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 35. This verse also reminds muslims that Allah, the Exalted, did not create mankind inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 35 – PART 2 OF 2”
PODHADITH: THINKING POSITIVELY
In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4993, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that thinking well about people is an aspect of worshipping Allah, the Exalted, correctly. Meaning, it is an aspect of obeying Allah, the Exalted. Interpreting things in a negative way often leads to sinsContinue reading “PODHADITH: THINKING POSITIVELY”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 35 – PART 1
“And We said, “O Adam, dwell, you and your wife, in Paradise and eat therefrom in [ease and] abundance from wherever you will…”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 35. The thing to note is that one will only enter Paradise through the mercy of Allah, the Exalted. This has been confirmed in a Hadith foundContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 35 – PART 1”
PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 11 OF 11
To conclude this blog series, whoever desires the divine aid of Allah, the Exalted, should learn and act on what has been discussed in this blog series. Acting on these teachings will encourage one to truly trust in Allah, the Exalted. They will use the means created and provided by Allah, the Exalted, such asContinue reading “PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 11 OF 11”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 34 – PART 2 OF 2
“And [mention] when We said to the angels, “Prostrate before Adam”; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34. This verse also reminds muslims that they should not follow in the footsteps of the Devil by rejecting the commands of Allah,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 34 – PART 2 OF 2”
PODTHOUGHT: KEY TO HAPPINESS
I had a thought which I wanted to share. Many people set the standards for their happiness according to the rules and desires of other people. The problem with this mentality is that one will become sad or happy depending on the desires of people. If they persist on this attitude they eventually reach aContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: KEY TO HAPPINESS”