Tag Archives: Quran

PODTHOUGHT: SEEKING GOOD

I had a thought which I wanted to share. According to an incident which has been recorded in Imam Asfahani’s, Hilyat Al Awliya, number 510, the great Companion Abu Darda, may Allah be pleased with him, refused to give his daughter’s hand in marriage to a rich and powerful person. He advised that he onlyContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SEEKING GOOD”

PODHADITH: TRUE JUSTICE

In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 4721, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that those who acted with justice will be sitting on thrones of light close to Allah, the Exalted, on Judgment Day. This includes those who are just in their decisions with their families and thoseContinue reading “PODHADITH: TRUE JUSTICE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 3

“…but when they [hypocrites from the people of the book] are alone with one another…” 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 companionContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 3”

PODSERIES: SERVANTS OF THE MOST MERCIFUL – PART 5

The next characteristic of the true servants of the Most Merciful is mentioned in chapter 25 Al Furqan, verses 65-66: “And those who say, “Our Lord, avert from us the punishment of Hell. Indeed, its punishment is ever adhering. Indeed, it is evil as a settlement and residence.” A supplication has been recorded in theseContinue reading “PODSERIES: SERVANTS OF THE MOST MERCIFUL – PART 5”

PODEVENT: THE GRAVE

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is when one enters their grave. Chapter 20 Taha, verse 55: “From it [i.e., the earth] We created you, and into it We will return you, and from it We will extract you another time.” Many verses and Hadiths of the Holy ProphetContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE GRAVE”