PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 11 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Razaaq, which means the Provider. Allah, the Exalted, is the Creator and Allocator of provision to the entire creation which they need to preserve their physical and spiritual constitutions. In fact, according to a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6748, the provision of the entire creation was allocatedContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 11 OF 31”

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”

PODNEWS: MEANS NOT END

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the stresses of life and how to navigate through them without becoming affected by mental disorders, such as depression. One thing which can help a muslim to achieve this is to understand that every worldly blessing they possessContinue reading “PODNEWS: MEANS NOT END”

PODHADITH: BECOMING PIOUS

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2451, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon, advised that a muslim cannot become pious until they avoid something which is not harmful to their religion out of caution that it will lead to something which is harmful. Piety can be summed up toContinue reading “PODHADITH: BECOMING PIOUS”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 10 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Wahaab, which means the Bestower. In respect to Allah, the Exalted, it can mean the One who is infinitely bountiful and bestows favours and blessings without recompense or external cause. He gives generously without being asked. The muslim who understands this blessed divine name will always seek bounty andContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 10 OF 31”

PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET IBRAHIM, PEACE BE UPON HIM, & THE RESURRECTION

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the incident involving the Holy Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him, which is mentioned in chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 260 of the Holy Quran: “And [mention] when Abraham said, “My Lord, show me how You give life to the dead.” [Allah]Continue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET IBRAHIM, PEACE BE UPON HIM, & THE RESURRECTION”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 2

“And do not mix the truth with falsehood…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 42. Unfortunately, lying is a far too common sin found within society today even though the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, specifically labelled this sin an aspect of hypocrisy. This has been confirmed in a Hadith found inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 2”

PODHADITH: ARGUING

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1993, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever avoids arguing even if they are right will be given a house in the middle of Paradise. It is important to understand that the characteristic of a true muslim is not toContinue reading “PODHADITH: ARGUING”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 9 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Ghafaar, which means the One who often forgives. 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, as this leads to unbelief.Continue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 9 OF 31”

PODTHOUGHT: AVOIDING BITTERNESS

I had a thought which I wanted to share. It is important for muslims to fulfil the rights people have over them, such as their parents, according to the teachings of Islam. But they should not do this for the sake of people nor should they go overboard in their duties by crossing the limitsContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: AVOIDING BITTERNESS”