PODEVENT: THE STEADFAST CALIPH

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is discussed in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, numbers 7284 and 7285. This is when the first rightly guided Caliph of Islam Abu Bakkar Siddique, may Allah be pleased with him, remained firm on the teachings of Islam even though many muslimsContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE STEADFAST CALIPH”

PODNEWS: COMPROMISING ON FAITH

I read a news article a while back which I wanted to discuss. The news article reported how a female senior member of the American government was fired because she refused to implement an order which was clearly unethical and immoral. It is quite clear that senior posts in governments and large corporate companies areContinue reading “PODNEWS: COMPROMISING ON FAITH”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 2

“And you had already known about those who transgressed among you concerning the Sabbath, and We said to them, “Be apes, despised.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 65. It is important to learn that no matter how much physical or social strength a person has a day will certainly come when they face the consequencesContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 1

“And you had already known about those who transgressed among you concerning the Sabbath, and We said to them, “Be apes, despised.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 65. Islam teaches muslims that they too should adopt this mentality and never compromise on their faith in order to gain something from the material world. Chapter 4Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 1”

PODNEWS: QUICK FIX

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the behaviour and attitude of some criminals who chose a life of crime as they desired to obtain wealth in an easy and simple way. It is important for muslims to avoid this type of quick fix mentalityContinue reading “PODNEWS: QUICK FIX”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 2

“Then you turned away after that…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 64. 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 who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if itContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 1

“Then you turned away after that…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 64. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 159, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, gave a short but far reaching piece of advice. He advised people to sincerely declare their belief in Allah, the Exalted, and then remainContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 2

“…Take what We have given you with determination…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 63. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 159, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, gave a short but far reaching piece of advice. He advised people to sincerely declare their belief in Allah, the Exalted, andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 1

“And [recall] when We took your covenant, [O Children of Israel, to abide by the Torah] and We raised over you the mount, [saying], “Take what We have given you with determination…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 63. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2749, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings beContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 10 OF 10

“…those [among them] who believed in Allah and the Last Day and did righteousness – will have their reward with their Lord, and no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 62. To conclude, this verse indicates the importance of supporting one’s internal belief with righteous actionsContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 10 OF 10”