PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 3 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in patience. Patience involves enduring something, such as an event, which a person dislikes. When this occurs a muslim must banish impatience by refraining from complaining through their words or actions and instead accept what has occurred through sincere obedience to Allah, the Exalted, knowing He chooses whatContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 3 OF 18”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 5 OF 5

“But those who wronged changed [those words] to a statement other than that which had been said to them, so We sent down upon those who wronged a punishment [i.e., plague] from the sky because they were defiantly disobeying.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 59. It is important for a muslim to be observant inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 5 OF 5”

PODEVENT: PATIENCE OF PROPHET YAQOOB, PEACE BE UPON HIM

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the steadfast attitude of the Holy Prophet Yaqoob, peace be upon him. Chapter 12 Yusuf, verse 18: “And they brought upon his shirt false blood.1 [Jacob] said, “Rather, your souls have enticed you to something, so patience is most fitting. And AllahContinue reading “PODEVENT: PATIENCE OF PROPHET YAQOOB, PEACE BE UPON HIM”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 4

“But those who wronged changed [those words] to a statement other than that which had been said to them…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 59. In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 253, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the one who obtains religious knowledge in orderContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 4”

PODHADITH: PROTECTING YOURSELF

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1931, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever protects the honor of another will be protected from Hellfire by Allah, the Exalted. Just like a muslim would desire others to protect their honor in their presence or absence they shouldContinue reading “PODHADITH: PROTECTING YOURSELF”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 3

“But those who wronged changed [those words] to a statement other than that which had been said to them…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 59. It is important for muslims, especially in this day and age, to understand the difference between those who discuss certain topics which may be considered controversial in order to genuinelyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 3”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 2 OF 18

The last blog was discussing the importance of truthfulness in sincerity. It is better for a muslim, whenever possible to keep their righteous deeds a secret. This is a characteristic of the one who acts sincerely for the sake of Allah, the Exalted. The only exception to this is when one desires to set anContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 2 OF 18”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 2

“But those who wronged changed [those words] to a statement other than that which had been said to them….” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 59. The wrong doers indicated in this verse applies to any disobedience to Allah, the Exalted, by failing to fulfill His commands, refrain from His prohibitions and face destiny with patience.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 2”

PODTHOUGHT: EFFECTS OF INTENTION

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over one of the main reasons why people who do good things, such as buying gifts for others, do not receive the same level of respect and love from people than some who do not do these things. This outcome occurs as aContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: EFFECTS OF INTENTION”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 1

“But those who wronged changed [those words] to a statement other than that which had been said to them, so We sent down upon those who wronged a punishment [i.e., plague] from the sky because they were defiantly disobeying.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 59. This verse indicates the importance of not compromising on theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 1”