PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 5

“…those [among them] who believed in Allah and the Last Day and did righteousness – will have their reward with their Lord…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 62. The aspects of righteousness have been discussed in great detail over six audio/video podcasts titled: Piety, and can be watched using the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byij4a4di-A&list=PLt1Vizm7rRKbjTgH538cogPls4tUBGznQ and https://www.facebook.com/watch/108539593905598/2520702294839873Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 5”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 10 OF 18

The last blog was discussing truthfulness in abstaining from the excess and unnecessary aspects of the material world. The one who is truly abstinent in the material world neither blames it nor praises it. They do not rejoice when they gain it nor do they grieve when it passes them by. The mind of thisContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 10 OF 18”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 4

“…those [among them] who believed in Allah and the Last Day and did righteousness – will have their reward with their Lord…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 62. Some people claim that their belief and obedience to their God is in their heart and they therefore do not need to demonstrate it practically. Unfortunately, thisContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 4”

PODNEWS: DESTINY IS LIKE MEDICINE

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the important role of doctors and their impact on their patients. It is important for muslims to understand a simple thing which can aid them with patiently facing destiny and the difficulties it brings. A person happily takesContinue reading “PODNEWS: DESTINY IS LIKE MEDICINE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 3

“…those [among them] who believed in Allah and the Last Day…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 62. An important aspect of the Last Day is the Scales which will be used to weigh a person’s deeds; good and bad. This great event has been discussed throughout the Holy Quran and the Hadiths of the HolyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 3”

PODHADITH: JOINING THE RIGHTEOUS

In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4031, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that a person who imitates a people is counted as one of them. All muslims irrespective of the strength of their faith desire to be counted and end up with the righteous in theContinue reading “PODHADITH: JOINING THE RIGHTEOUS”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 2

“…those [among them] who believed in Allah and the Last Day…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 62. An important aspect of the Last Day is when the Sun will be brought within two miles of the creation. This has been confirmed in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2421. This same Hadith warnsContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 2”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 9 OF 18

The last blog was discussing truthfulness in abstaining from the excess aspects of the material world and the difference between how the righteous predecessors earned and spent their wealth compared to the majority of other people. The pious counted their possessions as belonging entirely to Allah, the Exalted, and only used them in ways pleasingContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 9 OF 18”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 1

“…those [among them] who believed in Allah and the Last Day and did righteousness – will have their reward with their Lord, and no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 62. In a Hadith found in Sunan An Nasai, number 4998, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peaceContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 1”

PODEVENT: NO COMPROMISING ON FAITH

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series highlights the important characteristic of not compromising on one’s faith. Chapter 12 Yusuf, verse 33: “He said, “My Lord, prison is more to my liking than that to which they invite me. And if You do not avert from me their plan, IContinue reading “PODEVENT: NO COMPROMISING ON FAITH”