PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 1

“O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous. [He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you…“ Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 21-22.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 1”

PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 2 OF 5

The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6541, and the importance of unity within society. Specifically, it was discussing the aspects of envy. An envious muslim must strive to act on the Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2515. It advises that a person cannot be a true believerContinue reading “PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 2 OF 5”

PODNEWS: HOW TO GAIN TRUST IN ALLAH, THE EXALTED

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the different aspects of the universe, such as the Sun, Planets and other things. At one point in history Earth seemed to be the only significant thing in the universe. But with the passing of time and scientificContinue reading “PODNEWS: HOW TO GAIN TRUST IN ALLAH, THE EXALTED”

PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 1 OF 5

A Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6541, discusses some aspects of creating unity within society. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, firstly advised muslims not to envy each other. This is when a person desires to obtain the very blessing someone else possesses meaning, they desire for the owner toContinue reading “PODHADITH: UNITY – PART 1 OF 5”

PODTHOUGHT: 3 TYPES OF PEOPLE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the different types of muslims in this world and their behaviour. According to this thought muslims can be split into three groups. The first group are the best and consist of the muslims who hand their lives and possessions over to Allah,Continue reading “PODTHOUGHT: 3 TYPES OF PEOPLE”

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”

PODHADITH: BEING STEADFAST – PART 2 OF 2

The last blog was discussing the Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 159 and the importance of remaining steadfast on the teachings of Islam. As people are not perfect they will undoubtedly make mistakes and commit sins. So being steadfast in matters of faith does not mean one has to be perfect but it meansContinue reading “PODHADITH: BEING STEADFAST – PART 2 OF 2”

PODEVENT: THE PURPOSE OF MANKIND

Allah, the Exalted, summarises the creation of the human being in chapter 40 Ghafir, verse 67: “It is He who created you from dust, then from a sperm-drop, then from a clinging clot; then He brings you out as a child; then [He develops you] that you reach your [time of] maturity, then [further] thatContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE PURPOSE OF MANKIND”

PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 7 OF 7

The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they are a means for a muslim to receive blessings. Many occasions in one’s life they believed something was bad only to change their mind later on. And many times they believed something was good yet, it became a burden for them. So the muslim whoContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 7 OF 7”

PODHADITH: BEING STEADFAST – PART 1 OF 2

In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 159, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, gave a short but far reaching piece of advice. He advised people to sincerely declare their belief in Allah, the Exalted, and then remain steadfast on it. Remaining steadfast on one’s faith means that they mustContinue reading “PODHADITH: BEING STEADFAST – PART 1 OF 2”