“Those are the ones who have purchased error [in exchange] for guidance, so their transaction has brought no profit, nor were they guided. Their example is that of one who kindled a fire, but when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness [so] they could notContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 16-17”
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PODTHOUGHT: 3 TYPES OF PEOPLE
I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the different types of muslims in this world and their behaviour. According to this thought muslims can be split into three groups. The first group are the best and consist of the muslims who hand their lives and possessions over to Allah,Continue reading “PODTHOUGHT: 3 TYPES OF PEOPLE”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 14-15
“And when they meet those who believe, they say, “We believe”; but when they are alone with their evil ones, they say, “Indeed, we are with you; we were only mockers.” [But] Allah mocks them and prolongs them in their transgression [while] they wander blindly.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 14-15. Verse 15 indicates anotherContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 14-15”
PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 1 OF 11
In this day and age many muslims struggle to find emotional support in their daily lives. Islam teaches muslims to seek aid and support from Allah, the Exalted, through His sincere obedience. This is the only way to obtain true and lasting support in both this world and the next. Therefore, this blog series willContinue reading “PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 1 OF 11”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 3 OF 3
“And when it is said to them, “Believe as the people have believed,” they say, “Should we believe as the foolish have believed?” Unquestionably, it is they who are the foolish, but they know [it] not.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 13. It is important to understand that generally when one chooses a path whichContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 3 OF 3”
PODHADITH: BEING STEADFAST – PART 2 OF 2
The last blog was discussing the Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 159 and the importance of remaining steadfast on the teachings of Islam. As people are not perfect they will undoubtedly make mistakes and commit sins. So being steadfast in matters of faith does not mean one has to be perfect but it meansContinue reading “PODHADITH: BEING STEADFAST – PART 2 OF 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 2
“And when it is said to them, “Believe as the people have believed,” they say, “Should we believe as the foolish have believed?” Unquestionably, it is they who are the foolish, but they know [it] not.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 13. It is vital for muslims not to fall for the trap of theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 2”
PODEVENT: THE PURPOSE OF MANKIND
Allah, the Exalted, summarises the creation of the human being in chapter 40 Ghafir, verse 67: “It is He who created you from dust, then from a sperm-drop, then from a clinging clot; then He brings you out as a child; then [He develops you] that you reach your [time of] maturity, then [further] thatContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE PURPOSE OF MANKIND”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 1
“And when it is said to them, “Believe as the people have believed,” they say, “Should we believe as the foolish have believed?” Unquestionably, it is they who are the foolish, but they know [it] not.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 13. This verse highlights the dangers of ignorance and heedlessness. These types of peopleContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 13 – PART 1”
PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 7 OF 7
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they are a means for a muslim to receive blessings. Many occasions in one’s life they believed something was bad only to change their mind later on. And many times they believed something was good yet, it became a burden for them. So the muslim whoContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 7 OF 7”
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