PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 9

“…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. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 159, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 62 – PART 9”

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”

PODEVENT: THE STEADFAST PROPHET YUSUF, PEACE BE UPON HIM

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in chapter 12 Yusuf, verse 24: “And she certainly determined [to seduce] him, and he would have inclined to her had he not seen the proof [i.e., sign] of his Lord. And thus [it was] that We should avert from himContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE STEADFAST PROPHET YUSUF, PEACE BE UPON HIM”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 3

“But those who wronged changed [those words] to a statement other than that which had been said to them…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 59. 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 genuinelyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 2

“But those who wronged changed [those words] to a statement other than that which had been said to them….” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 59. The wrong doers indicated in this verse applies to any disobedience to Allah, the Exalted, by failing to fulfill His commands, refrain from His prohibitions and face destiny with patience.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 1

“But those who wronged changed [those words] to a statement other than that which had been said to them, so We sent down upon those who wronged a punishment [i.e., plague] from the sky because they were defiantly disobeying.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 59. This verse indicates the importance of not compromising on theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 1”

PODHADITH: ACTING CORRECTLY

In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6464, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that deeds should be done correctly, sincerely and moderately. He added that a person’s deeds will not take them to Paradise and concluded that the most beloved deeds to Allah, the Exalted, are those whichContinue reading “PODHADITH: ACTING CORRECTLY”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 48 – PART 6 OF 6

“And fear a Day when no soul will suffice for another soul at all, nor will intercession be accepted from it, nor will compensation be taken from it, nor will they be aided.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 48. This verse also reminds muslims that even though people may be able to escape punishment throughContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 48 – PART 6 OF 6”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 48 – PART 5

“And fear a Day when no soul will suffice for another soul at all, nor will intercession be accepted from it, nor will compensation be taken from it, nor will they be aided.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 48. It is important to learn that no matter how much physical or social strength a personContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 48 – PART 5”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 48 – PART 4

“And fear a Day when no soul will suffice for another soul at all, nor will intercession be accepted from it, nor will compensation be taken from it, nor will they be aided.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 48. Islam teaches muslims that they should never compromise on their faith in order to gain somethingContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 48 – PART 4”