PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 1 OF 18

It is not possible to achieve noble character without truthfulness. In fact, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has made it clear in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6637, that truthfulness leads to righteousness and this leads to Paradise. A person remains steadfast on the truth until they areContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 1 OF 18”

PODEVENT: THE KAABA – PART 2 OF 2

The last blog was discussing the great event involving the construction of the house of Allah, the Exalted, the Kaaba, by the Holy Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him, and his son the Holy Prophet Ismaeel, peace be upon him. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 127: “And [mention] when Abraham was raising the foundations ofContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE KAABA – PART 2 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 44 – PART 2

“Do you order righteousness of the people and forget yourselves while you recite the Scripture? Then will you not reason?” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 44 In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 259. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the one who obtains religious knowledge inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 44 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 4

“And do not mix the truth with falsehood or conceal the truth while you know [it].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 42. The mentality discussed in this verse is linked to a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 259. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the one whoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 4”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 3

“And do not mix the truth with falsehood or conceal the truth while you know [it].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 42. It is important for muslims, especially in this day and age, to understand the difference between those who discuss certain topics which may be considered controversial in order to genuinely benefit people throughContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 2

“And do not mix the truth with falsehood…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 42. Unfortunately, lying is a far too common sin found within society today even though the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, specifically labelled this sin an aspect of hypocrisy. This has been confirmed in a Hadith found inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 1

“And do not mix the truth with falsehood or conceal the truth while you know [it].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 42. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1971, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, discussed the importance of truthfulness and avoiding lies. The first part advises thatContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 42 – PART 1”

PODEVENT: THE GREAT FLOOD

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the great flood which occurred during the time of the Holy Prophet Nuh, peace be upon him. This has been mentioned several times throughout the Holy Quran. The Holy Prophet Nuh, peace be upon him, dedicated approximately 950 years to spreading theContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE GREAT FLOOD”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 38 – PART 2

“We said, “Go down from it, all of you. And when guidance comes to you from Me, whoever follows My guidance – there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 38. This verse discusses when the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, was sent to EarthContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 38 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 38 – PART 1

“We said, “Go down from it, all of you. And when guidance comes to you from Me, whoever follows My guidance – there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 38. This verse supports the discussion in the last blog which mentioned the importance of sincerely strivingContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 38 – PART 1”