I saw a news documentary a while ago which I wanted to discuss. It reported on the rise of drug trafficking and gangs, especially amongst the Muslim youth. In most cases, the first people that need to take responsibility and prevent this occurring are parents. Unfortunately, many parents point fingers and claim that school teachers,Continue reading “PODNEWS: YOUTH & GANGS”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 7 OF 7
“The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favour, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.” Chapter 1 Al Fatihah, verse 7. In the previous verse, a Muslim requests Allah, the Exalted, to guide them on the straight path which leads to Paradise. Chapter 1 Al Fatihah,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 7 OF 7”
PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 1 OF 7
Muslims have been guaranteed to face difficulties and tests throughout their lives. Therefore, it is important to understand some of their benefits and wisdoms so that one can increase their patience and obedience to Allah, the Exalted, during them. The first benefit is that through tests a muslim better understands the infinite power of Allah,Continue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 1 OF 7”
PODHADITH: LOVE FOR OTHERS – PART 1 OF 2
The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, once advised in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 13, that a person cannot become a true believer until they love for others what they love for themself. This does not mean a muslim will lose their faith if they fail to adopt thisContinue reading “PODHADITH: LOVE FOR OTHERS – PART 1 OF 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 3
“the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.” Chapter 1, Al Fatihah, verse 3. Allah, the Exalted, has countless divine qualities but only two of them have been mentioned in this verse. The first is the Most Affectionate. The other is that Allah, the Exalted, is the Most Merciful. There are many possible interpretations of these two divineContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 3”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 2
“[All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds.” Chapter 1 Al Fatihah, verse 2. All praise is only for Allah, the Exalted, as He created and continuously sustains the entire creation, within the Heavens and Earth without any progeny, partner, or helper. His kindness in the form of countless blessings, such as faith,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 2”
PODHADITH: SINCERITY – PART 1 of 3
In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim number 196, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that Islam is sincerity towards: Allah, the Exalted, His book, meaning, the Holy Quran, to the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to the leaders of society and to the general public.Continue reading “PODHADITH: SINCERITY – PART 1 of 3”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 1
This chapter is called Al-Fatihah, which can mean “the Opener of the Book”. Therefore, the prayers should begin with the recitation of this chapter. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Sunan An-Nasa’i, number 910.It has been referred to as “the Mother of the Book”, by none other than, the Holy Prophet Muhammad,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 1”
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