PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 7

“…those [among them] who believed in Allah and the Last Day and did righteousness – will have their reward with their Lord…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 62. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 3154, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that those who perform deeds forContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 7”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 6

“…those [among them] who believed in Allah and the Last Day and did righteousness – will have their reward with their Lord…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 62. This part of the verse is connected to another verse found in chapter 27 An Naml, verse 36: “So when they came to Solomon, he said, “DoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 6”

PODNEWS: DESTINY IS LIKE MEDICINE

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the important role of doctors and their impact on their patients. It is important for muslims to understand a simple thing which can aid them with patiently facing destiny and the difficulties it brings. A person happily takesContinue reading “PODNEWS: DESTINY IS LIKE MEDICINE”

PODEVENT: NO COMPROMISING ON FAITH

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series highlights the important characteristic of not compromising on one’s faith. Chapter 12 Yusuf, verse 33: “He said, “My Lord, prison is more to my liking than that to which they invite me. And if You do not avert from me their plan, IContinue reading “PODEVENT: NO COMPROMISING ON FAITH”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 10

“…And they were covered with humiliation and poverty and returned with anger from Allah [upon them]. That was because they [repeatedly] disbelieved in the signs of Allah and killed the prophets without right. That was because they disobeyed and were [habitually] transgressing.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 61. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 10”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 8 OF 18

The last blog was discussing truthfulness in abstaining from the excess aspects of the material world and the difference between how the righteous predecessors earned and spent their wealth compared to the majority of other people. Unfortunately, some muslims use the names of the righteous predecessors in the incorrect way by claiming they also earnedContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 8 OF 18”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 9

“…And they were covered with humiliation and poverty and returned with anger from Allah [upon them]. That was because they [repeatedly] disbelieved in the signs of Allah and killed the prophets without right. That was because they disobeyed and were [habitually] transgressing.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 61. It is important to learn that noContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 9”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 8

“…And they were covered with humiliation and poverty and returned with anger from Allah [upon them]. That was because they [repeatedly] disbelieved in the signs of Allah…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 61. All muslims have faith in Islam but the strength of their faith varies from person to person. For example, the one whoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 8”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 5

“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 5”

PODHADITH: A VIRTUOUS GIFT

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1952, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the most virtuous gift a parent can give their child is to teach them good character. This Hadith reminds muslims to be more concerned about the faith of their relatives, such as theirContinue reading “PODHADITH: A VIRTUOUS GIFT”