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 4

“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. In order to fully understand humility it is important to understand its opposite namely, pride. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 265, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 4”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 7 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Mutakabir, which means the Proud. Pride only belongs to Allah, the Exalted, due to His supreme and infinite majesty, greatness, glory and magnificence which are free from any faults or defects. No creation should adopt pride as in reality they have nothing to be proud of. Anything good theyContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 7 OF 31”

PODHADITH: WITH THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD, PEACE AND BLESSINGS BE UPON HIM

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2018, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, mentioned the types of people he dislikes and who will be furthest from him on Judgment Day. The first type is the one who talks excessively. This is disliked as the one talks excessively isContinue reading “PODHADITH: WITH THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD, PEACE AND BLESSINGS BE UPON HIM”