PODNEWS: STRENGTH OF MUSLIMS

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the extreme suffering of muslims all around the world, such as Palestine. Even though, much of the world’s natural resources, such as oil, are in the hands of muslims yet, the muslims as a nation have very littleContinue reading “PODNEWS: STRENGTH OF MUSLIMS”

PODNEWS: MESSAGE IN THE BOTTLE

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to discuss. It reported on the importance of learning from the past. 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 observe this wisdom immediately. A muslim shouldContinue reading “PODNEWS: MESSAGE IN THE BOTTLE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 4

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. Often when muslims receive blessings especially, beyond their need it distracts them from the hereafter and instead focuses their minds on this material world. So in this respect, theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 4”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 2

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. 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 observe this wisdom immediately.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 3

“…Then you took [for worship] the calf after him [i.e., his departure], while you were wrongdoers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 51. First of all, it is important to understand that the major thing which separates a human from an animal is the fact that people live by a higher moral code. If people abandonedContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 3”

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

“…Then you took [for worship] the calf after him [i.e., his departure], while you were wrongdoers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 51. In reality, many muslims are in a similar situation described in this verse as they have been swallowed and entrapped by their desires and love of this material world. Worshipping the material worldContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 2”

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 4 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Mumin, which means the Faithful. This divine name has several possible meanings. One is that the Faithful is the One who grants faith to people. The Faithful is also the One who protects His faithful servants in this world and in the next. All security in both worlds isContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 4 OF 31”

PODNEWS: HOW TO GAIN TRUST IN ALLAH, THE EXALTED

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the different aspects of the universe, such as the Sun, Planets and other things. At one point in history Earth seemed to be the only significant thing in the universe. But with the passing of time and scientificContinue reading “PODNEWS: HOW TO GAIN TRUST IN ALLAH, THE EXALTED”