PODNEWS: SOCIAL FREEDOM

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on social freedom and the rights of people especially, women. 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 moralContinue reading “PODNEWS: SOCIAL FREEDOM”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 41 – PART 1

“And believe in what I have sent down…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 41. Some people claim that their belief and obedience to their God is in their heart and they therefore do not need to demonstrate it practically. Unfortunately, this foolish mentality has infected many muslims who believe they possess a pure faithful heartContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 41 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 8 OF 8

“…and be afraid of [only] Me.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. The aspects of fearing Allah, the Exalted, have been discussed in great detail over six audio/video podcasts titled: Piety, and can be watched using the following link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/108539593905598/2520702294839873 But to sum up, piety cannot be achieved without gaining and acting on Islamic knowledgeContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 8 OF 8”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 7

“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me], and be afraid of [only] Me.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. Islam teaches muslims that they should never compromise on their faith in order to gain something from the material world. Chapter 4 An Nisa, verse 135: “O you whoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 7”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 6

“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2749, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned muslims not to adopt two characteristics of hypocrisy which are linked to this verse. TheContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 6”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 4

“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. This verse means that if one sincerely fulfils their Islamic duties then Allah, the Exalted, will help them in both worlds. It is strange how countless people desire the help of Allah, the Exalted, yetContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 4”

PODTHOUGHT: MAKE THINGS EASY

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the behaviour of some who always strive to extract their full rights and more from others. In this day and age due to ignorance it has become more difficult to fulfil the rights of people, such as one’s parents. Even though aContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: MAKE THINGS EASY”

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”