PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 6

“And [recall] when you said, “O Moses, we can never endure one [kind of] food. So call upon your Lord to bring forth for us from the earth its green herbs and its cucumbers and its garlic and its lentils and its onions.” [Moses] said, “Would you exchange what is better for what is less?Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 6”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 4 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in repentance. The first part of this aspect is to sincerely regret any sin one has committed and then to firmly resolve not to return to it or a similar sin again. A muslim should persist in seeking the forgiveness of Allah, the Exalted. One should make upContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 4 OF 18”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 5

“…We will [then] forgive your sins for you,…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 58. Allah, the Exalted, conceals and covers the faults of His repentant servants without punishing them or holding it against them in anyway. A muslim should therefore never lose hope in the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, as this leads to unbelief.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 5”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 54 – PART 4

“…Then He accepted your repentance; indeed, He is the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 54. Allah, the Exalted, conceals and covers the faults of His repentant servants without punishing them or holding it against them in anyway. A muslim should therefore never lose hope in the mercy of Allah, theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 54 – PART 4”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 52 – PART 1

“Then We forgave you after that so perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 52. Allah, the Exalted, conceals and covers the faults of His repentant servants without punishing them or holding it against them in anyway. A muslim should therefore never lose hope in the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, asContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 52 – PART 1”

PODHADITH: DIVINE BLESSINGS AND SUPPORT

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 1081, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised muslims how to gain blessings in their provision, divine support and an improvement in their condition and state. The first thing is to sincerely repent to Allah, the Exalted, before one dies. As theContinue reading “PODHADITH: DIVINE BLESSINGS AND SUPPORT”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 37 – PART 2 OF 2

“Then Adam received from his Lord [some] words, and He accepted his repentance. Indeed, it is He who is the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 37. This verse also reminds muslims that if they struggle to obey Allah, the Exalted, with a sincere intention namely, to please Allah, the Exalted,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 37 – PART 2 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 37 – PART 1

“Then Adam received from his Lord [some] words, and He accepted his repentance. Indeed, it is He who is the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 37. This verse indicates the importance of sincere repentance. It can be understood that seeking forgiveness from Allah, the Exalted, and people is an actContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 37 – 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”