I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the drastic increase in the number of the youth getting involved in crime. Muslims must understand an important principle which can prevent the youth from reaching this outcome. Even though, there are many obligatory duties on muslims yet,Continue reading “PODNEWS: RIGHT GUIDANCE”
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PODHADITH: TOTAL PURIFICATION
In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 528, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the five obligatory prayers erases one’s sins just like taking a bath five times a day would clean the body of dirt. The first thing to note is that this Hadith refers to minorContinue reading “PODHADITH: TOTAL PURIFICATION”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 5 OF 5
“And seek help through patience and prayer; and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive [to Allah].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 45. Those who are patient do so as they firmly believe in their lack of power and control and the complete and infinite power and control of Allah, the Exalted. ThisContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 5 OF 5”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 3
“And seek help through patience and prayer…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 45. Establishing the prayers has been extensively discussed over four audio/video podcasts titled PodHadith: Establishing Belief, which are available via the following link: https://fb.watch/3HIaKuspii/ But to sum up, as indicated in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2616, establishing the prayerContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 3”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 4 OF 4
“…and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 43. The bowing which is mentioned at the end of this verse could also refer to the importance of companionship. It is important for muslims to accompany those who have submitted to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, which isContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 4 OF 4”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 3
“…and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 43. The final part of this verse indicates the importance of offering the obligatory prayers with congregation usually at a Mosque. In fact, due to this verse and Hadiths of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 3”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 1
“And establish prayer and give zakāh and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 43. This verse is short yet it encompasses all the duties a muslim must fulfil during their life. The obligatory prayer encompasses all the duties towards Allah, the Exalted, such as fasting. The obligatoryContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 1”
PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 1 OF 11
In this day and age many muslims struggle to find emotional support in their daily lives. Islam teaches muslims to seek aid and support from Allah, the Exalted, through His sincere obedience. This is the only way to obtain true and lasting support in both this world and the next. Therefore, this blog series willContinue reading “PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 1 OF 11”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 3 – PART 2
“Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 3. As indicated by the previous verse a muslim will only be rightly guided by the Holy Quran after they adopt piety. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 2: “This is the Book about whichContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 3 – PART 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 7 OF 7
“The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favour, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.” Chapter 1 Al Fatihah, verse 7. In the previous verse, a Muslim requests Allah, the Exalted, to guide them on the straight path which leads to Paradise. Chapter 1 Al Fatihah,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 7 OF 7”
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