PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 12 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Fattah, which means the Opener. It can mean that Allah, the Exalted, is the only One who opens the treasure stores of mercy for the creation especially in the time of distress. The one who understands this divine name will only ever seek relief from Allah, the Exalted, knowingContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 12 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 4 OF 4

“…and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 43. The bowing which is mentioned at the end of this verse could also refer to the importance of companionship. It is important for muslims to accompany those who have submitted to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, which isContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 4 OF 4”

PODTHOUGHT: EASY OR DIFFICULT JOURNEY

I had a thought which I wanted to share. If a person had to cross a country and was presented different paths to choose, such as a path through a dangerous jungle or over a mountain or through an underground cave, an intelligent person would certainly choose the simplest and easiest path. This would allowContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: EASY OR DIFFICULT JOURNEY”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 3

“…and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 43. The final part of this verse indicates the importance of offering the obligatory prayers with congregation usually at a Mosque. In fact, due to this verse and Hadiths of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 3”

PODHADITH: THINKING THINGS THROUGH

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2012, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that thinking things through is from Allah, the Exalted, while being hasty is from the Devil. This is an extremely important teaching to understand and act on as muslims who perform much righteous deedsContinue reading “PODHADITH: THINKING THINGS THROUGH”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 2

“…and give zakah…Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 43. The next thing mentioned in this verse is spending one’s wealth in ways which please Allah, the Exalted. This has been extensively discussed over eleven audio/video podcasts titled PodSeries: Charity, which are available via the following link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/108539593905598/579648195948389 But to sum up, this verse does not onlyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 2”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 11 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Razaaq, which means the Provider. Allah, the Exalted, is the Creator and Allocator of provision to the entire creation which they need to preserve their physical and spiritual constitutions. In fact, according to a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6748, the provision of the entire creation was allocatedContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 11 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 1

“And establish prayer and give zakāh and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 43. This verse is short yet it encompasses all the duties a muslim must fulfil during their life. The obligatory prayer encompasses all the duties towards Allah, the Exalted, such as fasting. The obligatoryContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 43 – PART 1”

PODNEWS: MEANS NOT END

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the stresses of life and how to navigate through them without becoming affected by mental disorders, such as depression. One thing which can help a muslim to achieve this is to understand that every worldly blessing they possessContinue reading “PODNEWS: MEANS NOT END”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 5 OF 5

“And do not mix the truth with falsehood or conceal the truth while you know [it].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 42. The one who obeys this verse will adopt true justice within their character. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 4721, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advisedContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 5 OF 5”