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

“And who believe in what has been revealed to you, [O Muḥammad], and what was revealed before you, and of the Hereafter they are certain [in faith].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 4. The last part of this verse indicates the importance of certainty of faith. It is vital for muslims to gain and actContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 4 – PART 2”

PODNEWS: GRASS IS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on a celebrity who discussed an abusive relationship she was once in. Firstly, there is no doubt Islam takes this behaviour very seriously and it is crystal that it contradicts its teachings. For example, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peaceContinue reading “PODNEWS: GRASS IS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 4 – PART 1

“And who believe in what has been revealed to you, [O Muḥammad], and what was revealed before you, and of the Hereafter they are certain [in faith].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 4. This verse continues mentioning the characteristics required to achieve righteousness which is needed to obtain right guidance from the Holy Quran. ChapterContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 4 – PART 1”

PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 3 OF 7

The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is to inspire muslims to perform an important act of worship, namely supplication to Allah, the Exalted. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 3371. Supplication is an extreme sign of one’s humility and their acknowledgment of the Lordship of Allah, theContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 3 OF 7”

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

“Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer and spend out of what We have provided for them.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 3. As indicated by the previous verse a muslim will only be rightly guided by the Holy Quran after they adopt piety. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 2: “This is the Book aboutContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 3 – PART 3 OF 3”

PODHADITH: CONTROLLING ANGER – PART 1 OF 3

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6116, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised a person not to get angry. In reality, this Hadith does not mean a person should never get angry as anger is an innate behaviour which is even found in the Holy Prophets, peace beContinue reading “PODHADITH: CONTROLLING ANGER – PART 1 OF 3”

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

“Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 3. As indicated by the previous verse a muslim will only be rightly guided by the Holy Quran after they adopt piety. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 2: “This is the Book about whichContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 3 – PART 2”

PODTHOUGHT: THE HELP OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the verse of the Holy Quran found in chapter 47 Muhammad, verse 7: “O you who have believed, if you support Allah, He will support you and plant firmly your feet.” This verse means that if one aids Islam then Allah, theContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: THE HELP OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 3 – PART 1

“Who believe in the unseen, establish prayerand spend out of what We have provided for them.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 3. In this verse Allah, the Exalted, explains the signs of the righteous mentioned in the previous verse. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 2: “This is the Book about which there is no doubt,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 3 – PART 1”

PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 2 OF 7

The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they encourage muslims to adopt true sincerity in their actions, meaning, to only perform righteous deeds in order to please Allah, the Exalted. A Muslim experiencing difficulties understands that the only One who can aid them in their moment of need is Allah, the Exalted, andContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 2 OF 7”