PODNEWS: TRUE POSSESSIONS

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss.  It reported on a gang of thieves who had been caught and sentenced to prison after the police recovered the property they had stolen. It is important for muslims to understand that this in reality is the worse situation for theContinue reading “PODNEWS: TRUE POSSESSIONS”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 5 

“…and a lesson for those who fear Allah.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. Fearing Allah, the Exalted, cannot be achieved without gaining and acting on Islamic knowledge so that one can fulfill the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refrain from His prohibitions and face destiny with patience according to the traditions of the HolyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 5 ”

PODHADITH: BELIEVERS ARE MIRRORS

In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4918, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that believers are like mirrors to each other. This means that the same way a person uses a mirror in order to remove any outward defects on them they should strive to aid othersContinue reading “PODHADITH: BELIEVERS ARE MIRRORS”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 4

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. Often when muslims receive blessings especially, beyond their need it distracts them from the hereafter and instead focuses their minds on this material world. So in this respect, theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 4”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 18 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in contentment with Allah, the Exalted. The sign of this is when one is not impatient nor do they desire a change irrespective of whatever situation they are in. They are content with what Allah, the Exalted, has chosen knowing He only chooses the best for His servants.Continue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 18 OF 18”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 3

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. It is important to learn that no matter how much physical or social strength a person has a day will certainly come when they face the consequences of theirContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 3”

PODEVENT: THE MOTHER OF THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA, PEACE BE UPON HIM

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the story of the Holy Prophet Mosa, peace be upon him. His story is widely known and discussed in detail throughout the Holy Quran. For example, chapter 28 Al Qasas, verse 7, mentions how the mother of the Holy Prophet Mosa, peaceContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE MOTHER OF THE HOLY PROPHET MOSA, PEACE BE UPON HIM”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 2

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. It is important for a muslim to understand a key truth namely, nothing in creation occurs without a wise reason even if people do not observe this wisdom immediately.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 2”

PODHADITH – BALANCED DIET

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2380, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised the importance of a balanced diet. He advised that one should split their stomach into three parts. The first part is for food, the second part is for drink and the last part shouldContinue reading “PODHADITH – BALANCED DIET”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 1

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. It is important for a muslim to be observant in their daily life and avoid being too self-absorbed in their own worldly matters so that they become heedless overContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 1”