In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2317, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that a muslim cannot make their Islam excellent until they avoid the things which do not concern them. This Hadith contains an all-encompassing advice which should be applied to every aspect of one’s life.Continue reading “PODHADITH: PERFECTING ISLAM”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 5
“…and to parents do good…” Being kind to parents is widely known amongst Muslims yet unfortunately many fail to fulfil this important duty. Allah, the Exalted, has placed being kind to parents next to solely worshipping Him in many places of the Holy Quran such as chapter 17 Al Isra, verse 23: “And your LordContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 5”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 3
“And [recall] when We took the covenant from the Children of Israel, [enjoining upon them], “Do not worship except Allah…”” Allah, the Exalted, took many such covenants from the children of Israel as many of them were insincere to Allah, the Exalted, and would only obey Him after they took a solemn promise to doContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 83 – PART 3”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 9
“And among them [people of the book] are unlettered ones who do not know the Scripture [the Torah and Bible] except [indulging in] wishful thinking, but they are only assuming.” An aspect of their wishful thinking and assumption was that they, the people of the book, were the chosen ones and they therefore were guaranteedContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 78 – PART 9”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 2
“And when they [hypocrites from the people of the book] meet those who believe, they say, “We have believed”…” Muslims must not follow in the footsteps of the hypocrites by failing to practically and sincerely act on their verbal declaration of faith in Islam. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim number 196, the HolyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 76-77 – PART 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 75 – PART 9
“Do you covet [the hope, O believers], that they [people of the book] would believe for you while a party of them [their scholars] used to hear the words of Allah and then distort it [i.e., the Torah] after they had understood it while they were knowing?” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 75. As theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 75 – PART 9”
PODEVENT: BLIND IMITATION
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 375. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the final hour will not come until they are muslims left on Earth who call upon Allah, the Exalted. ThisContinue reading “PODEVENT: BLIND IMITATION”
PODTHOUGHT: YOUR JOB
I had a thought which I wanted to share. If a person was hired for a specific job, such as painting a house, they are highly unlikely to receive their wages if they decide to do another duty, such as hovering the house. Even though what they decided to do is not bad but asContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: YOUR JOB”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 75 – PART 5
“…while a party of them [scholars of the people of the book] used to hear the words of Allah and then distort it after they had understood it while they were knowing?” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 75. Some Muslims have adopted a similar mentality whereby they hear the teachings of Islam but knowingly ignoreContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 75 – PART 5”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 74 – PART 9
“…And Allah is not unaware of what you do…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 74 Allah, the Exalted, is fully aware of all things including the inner intention and feelings of a person as well as their outward actions. The muslim who understands this will ensure they not only perform righteous deeds but will do soContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 74 – PART 9”
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