PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET IBRAHIM, PEACE BE UPON HIM, & THE FIRE

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the event of the great fire which was created to harm the Holy Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him. This is a very famous incident and widely known amongst muslims so there is no need to go into its details. But toContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET IBRAHIM, PEACE BE UPON HIM, & THE FIRE”

PODHADITH: THINKING THINGS THROUGH

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2012, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that thinking things through is from Allah, the Exalted, while being hasty is from the Devil. This is an extremely important teaching to understand and act on as muslims who perform much righteous deedsContinue reading “PODHADITH: THINKING THINGS THROUGH”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 41 – PART 4 OF 4

“…And do not exchange My signs for a small price and fear [only] Me…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 41. The aspects of fearing Allah, the Exalted, have been discussed in great detail over six audio/video podcasts titled: Piety, and can be watched using the following link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/108539593905598/2520702294839873 A free eBook version has also beenContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 41 – PART 4 OF 4”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 41 – PART 3

“…And do not exchange My signs for a small price and fear [only] Me…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 41. This verse also reminds muslims that they should not disregard the teachings of Islam by not acting on them. Belief must be supported by actions as one without the other will not lead to success.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 41 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 7

“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me], and be afraid of [only] Me.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. 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 whoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 7”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 5

“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. 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 theirContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 5”

PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM – PART 2 OF 2

As discussed in detail in the previous blog, envy was the first sin ever committed. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34: “And [mention] when We said to the angels, “Prostrate before Adam”; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.” This is when the Devil envied theContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM – PART 2 OF 2”

PODHADITH: BEING STEADFAST – PART 2 OF 2

The last blog was discussing the Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 159 and the importance of remaining steadfast on the teachings of Islam. As people are not perfect they will undoubtedly make mistakes and commit sins. So being steadfast in matters of faith does not mean one has to be perfect but it meansContinue reading “PODHADITH: BEING STEADFAST – PART 2 OF 2”

PODHADITH: BEING STEADFAST – PART 1 OF 2

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 remain steadfast on it. Remaining steadfast on one’s faith means that they mustContinue reading “PODHADITH: BEING STEADFAST – PART 1 OF 2”