PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 2

“…Eat from the good things with which We have provided you…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 57. This verse also indicates the importance of only obtaining and utilizing the lawful while avoiding the unlawful and doubtful. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1205, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be uponContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 2”

PODNEWS: HOPE VS WISHFUL THINKING

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the funeral of a muslim who openly and persistently committed major sins. Even though there is no doubt that the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, is infinite and can overcome all sins. And giving up hope in theContinue reading “PODNEWS: HOPE VS WISHFUL THINKING”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 1

“And We shaded you with clouds and sent down to you manna and quails, [saying], “Eat from the good things with which We have provided you…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 57. This verse reminds muslims of the countless blessings Allah, the Exalted, has provided people which continuously benefits them. Meaning, they do not benefitContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 1”

PODHADITH: BEING GENTLE

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2701, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that Allah, the Exalted, loves gentleness in all matters. This is an important characteristic which must be adopted by all muslims. It should be used in all aspects of one’s life. It is importantContinue reading “PODHADITH: BEING GENTLE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 3 OF 3

“Then We revived you after your death that perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 56. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1954, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever is not grateful to people cannot be grateful to Allah, the Exalted. Even thoughContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 3 OF 3”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 28 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Baqi, which means the Everlasting. Allah, the Exalted, existed eternally before He created the creation and will continue to exist without any end. The one who understands this divine name will often remember their mortality meaning, their death. This will inspire them to prepare for it and the hereafterContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 28 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2  – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 2

“Then We revived you after your death that perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 56. This verse reminds muslims that whenever they face any difficulty or test and through the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, overcome and move past it, they should always acknowledge that the strength, knowledge and inspiration to maintainContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2  – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 2”

PODEVENT: THE KAABA – PART 2 OF 2

The last blog was discussing the great event involving the construction of the house of Allah, the Exalted, the Kaaba, by the Holy Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him, and his son the Holy Prophet Ismaeel, peace be upon him. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 127: “And [mention] when Abraham was raising the foundations ofContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE KAABA – PART 2 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 1

“Then We revived you after your death that perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 56. This verse reminds muslims that no matter how difficult a situation they are facing maybe Allah, the Exalted, will give them a way out and relief so that they achieve peace of mind and an abundant reward.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 1”

PODHADITH: REAL MODESTY

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2458, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that showing true modesty to Allah, the Exalted, involves guarding the head and what it contains and to protect the stomach and what it contains and to remember death. He concluded by declaring thatContinue reading “PODHADITH: REAL MODESTY”