PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 1

“And [recall] when We made an appointment with Moses for forty nights…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 51. A muslim should always remember the end of their journey and reaching the court of Allah, the Exalted, on the Day of Judgment. As this journey is inevitable it is therefore vital for muslims to prepare adequatelyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 1”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 22 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Hakeem, which means the Wise. Allah, the Exalted, possesses infinite knowledge of all things and their real nature and acts according to His infinite wisdom in a perfect manner. The muslim who understands this divine name will never object to His choices and decrees knowing that there is wisdomContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 22 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 7 O 7

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. 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 theyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 7 O 7”

PODEVENT: THE GREAT SACRIFICE – PART 3 OF 3

The last blog in this series was discussing the great sacrifice of the Holy Prophet Ismaeel, peace be upon him, by his father, the Holy Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him. Chapter 37 As Saffat, verse 102: “And when he reached with him [the age of] exertion,1 he said, “O my son, indeed I haveContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE GREAT SACRIFICE – PART 3 OF 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 6

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. 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 observeContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 6”

PODHADITH: CLOSENESS TO THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD, PEACE AND BLESSINGS BE UPON HIM

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 484, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the person who will be closest to him on Judgment Day will be the one who sent the most blessings and salutations on him. Sending blessings and salutations on the Holy Prophet Muhammad,Continue reading “PODHADITH: CLOSENESS TO THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD, PEACE AND BLESSINGS BE UPON HIM”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 5

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. 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 theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 5”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 21 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Mujeeb, which means the One who answers prayers. Allah, the Exalted, is the One who answers all supplications by either fulfilling one’s requests, removing an equivalent sin from their book of deeds or by saving reward for them in the hereafter as long as the etiquettes and conditions ofContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 21 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 4

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. 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 gratefulContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 4”

PODTHOUGHT: MAKE THINGS USEFUL

I had a thought which I wanted to share. In reality, in most cases nothing in this material world in itself is good or bad, such as wealth. What makes a thing good or bad is the way it used. It is important to understand that the very purpose of everything which was created byContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: MAKE THINGS USEFUL”