“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. 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 50 – PART 3”
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PODHADITH: COMPANIONS
In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 5534, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, described the difference between a good and bad companion. The good companion is like a person who sells perfume. Their companion will either obtain some perfume or at least be affected by the pleasant smell. Whereas,Continue reading “PODHADITH: COMPANIONS”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 2
“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. Often when muslims receive blessings especially, beyond their need it distracts them from the hereafter and instead focuses their minds on this material world. So inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 2”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 20 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Jaleel, which means the Majestic. This indicates the qualities of infinite Sublimity and Might. The muslim who understands this divine name will continuously fear Allah, the Exalted, throughout their day which will inspire them to remain steadfast in His obedience by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions andContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 20 OF 31”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 1
“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. This verse continues to remind muslims of the countless blessings Allah, the Exalted, has provided them. One should adopt this technique of mentioning and listing theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 1”
PODNEWS: GOOD OR BAD
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on taking a step back in order to assess what is truly beneficial and harmful in one’s life. When a muslim observes the teachings of Islam they will find that certain worldly blessings have been described in a positiveContinue reading “PODNEWS: GOOD OR BAD”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 49 – PART 4 OF 4
“And [recall] when We saved you [i.e., your forefathers] from the people of Pharaoh, who afflicted you with the worst torment, slaughtering your [newborn] sons and keeping your females alive. And in that was a great trial from your Lord.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 49. It is important for a muslim to be observantContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 49 – PART 4 OF 4”
PODHADITH: PRIORTISING CORRECTLY
In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2465, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever prioritises the hereafter over this material world will be granted contentment, their affairs will be corrected for them and they will receive their destined provision in an easy way. This half ofContinue reading “PODHADITH: PRIORTISING CORRECTLY”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 49 – PART 3
“And [recall] when We saved you [i.e., your forefathers] from the people of Pharaoh, who afflicted you with the worst torment, slaughtering your [newborn] sons and keeping your females alive. And in that was a great trial from your Lord.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 49. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 7500,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 49 – PART 3”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 19 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Muqeet, which means the Nourisher. Allah, the Exalted, is the only One who creates and apportions the provision for the entire creation. It can also mean the Keeper as Allah, the Exalted, keeps a strict and detailed account of the entire creation. The muslim who understands this divine nameContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 19 OF 31”