“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”
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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”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 3 OF 18
The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in patience. Patience involves enduring something, such as an event, which a person dislikes. When this occurs a muslim must banish impatience by refraining from complaining through their words or actions and instead accept what has occurred through sincere obedience to Allah, the Exalted, knowing He chooses whatContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 3 OF 18”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 31 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Warith, which means the Inheritor. Allah, the Exalted, will inherit everything on Earth and all those upon it as in reality everything was created and belongs to none other than Him. A muslim who understands this divine name will not attach to anything in the material world and insteadContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 31 OF 31”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 2
“And seek help through patience…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 45. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 1302, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that real patience is shown at the onset of a difficulty. It is important to understand that true patience is shown throughout a calamityContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 1
“And seek help through patience…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 45. This beginning of this verse indicates the importance of patience. Faith can be split into two categories. One is fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, and the second is avoiding the prohibitions of Allah, the Exalted. Both of these halves cannot be fulfilledContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 45 – PART 1”
PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 10 OF 11
The last blog was discussing the Hadith found in Musnad Ahmad, number 2803. The next thing advised in this Hadith is the importance of understanding that every difficulty a person faces will be followed by ease. This reality has also been mentioned in the Holy Quran for example, chapter 65 At Talaq, verse 7: “…AllahContinue reading “PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 10 OF 11”
PODHADITH: BLESSED IN ALL SITUATIONS
In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 7500, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that every situation is blessed for a believer. The only condition is that they need to respond to each situation they encounter while obeying Allah, the Exalted, specifically, patience in difficulties and gratitude in timesContinue reading “PODHADITH: BLESSED IN ALL SITUATIONS”
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