PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 32

“They said, “Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 32. The reply of the Angels mentioned in this verse teaches muslims an important lesson. That no matter what knowledge or status they achieve itContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 32”

PODNEWS: WHAT IS GOOD AND BAD

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the many difficulties people across the world are facing. It is important for muslims to understand that they should not define a situation as good or bad according to worldly definitions. For example, according to a worldly definitionContinue reading “PODNEWS: WHAT IS GOOD AND BAD”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 31

“And He taught Adam the names – all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, “Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 31. This verse indicates the importance and superiority of knowledge over worship. This and other verses clearly show that theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 5 OF 5

“…He [Allah] said, “Indeed, I know that which you do not know.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 30. Allah, the Exalted, is All-Knowing as nothing escapes His limitless knowledge whether it is in the Heavens or the Earth, visible or not. The knowledge of Allah, the Exalted, has no limit, it has no beginning andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 5 OF 5”

PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 9 OF 11

The last blog was discussing the importance of patience and contentment which has been advised in a Hadith found in Musnad Ahmad, number 2803. In order to gain patience and even contentment with what Allah, the Exalted, chooses for a person they should seek and act on Islamic knowledge so that they reach the highContinue reading “PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 9 OF 11”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 4

“…while we exalt You with praise and declare Your perfection?…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 30. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6407, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the difference between the person who remembers Allah, the Exalted, and the one who does not is likeContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 4”

PODEVENT – THE PLEDGE

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the incident which took place before humans were sent to Earth and is mentioned in chapter 7 Al A’raf, verse 172 of the Holy Quran: “And [mention] when your Lord took from the children of Adam – from their loins – theirContinue reading “PODEVENT – THE PLEDGE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 3

“And [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said to the angels, “Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority.” They said, “Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 30. In a Hadith found in Sunan An Nasai, number 4998, the Holy ProphetContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 3”

PODHADITH: AVOID DARKNESS

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2447, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that oppression will become a darkness on the Day of Judgment. This is vital to avoid as those who find themselves plunged in darkness will unlikely find their way to Paradise. Only those who willContinue reading “PODHADITH: AVOID DARKNESS”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 2

“And [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said to the angels, “Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority.” They said, “Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 30. Corruption is when a person abuses the blessings they possess, especially their socialContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 30 – PART 2”