PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 31 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Warith, which means the Inheritor. Allah, the Exalted, will inherit everything on Earth and all those upon it as in reality everything was created and belongs to none other than Him. A muslim who understands this divine name will not attach to anything in the material world and insteadContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 31 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 4

“…and say, ‘Relieve us of our burdens. ‘We will [then] forgive your sins for you,…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 58. In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 1081, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised muslims how to gain blessings in their provision, divine support and an improvementContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 4”

PODEVENT: PLOTTING AGAINST PROPHET YUSUF, PEACE BE UPON HIM

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the great story of the Holy Prophet Yusuf, peace be upon him. His story is extensively discussed throughout the Holy Quran and is very well known to muslims. The first lesson to learn is that one should never let their envy orContinue reading “PODEVENT: PLOTTING AGAINST PROPHET YUSUF, PEACE BE UPON HIM”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 3

“…and enter the gate bowing humbly…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 58. In order to fully understand humility it is important to understand its opposite namely, pride. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 265, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that a person who possesses even an atom’sContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 2

“And [recall] when We said, “Enter this city [i.e., Jerusalem] and eat from it wherever you will in [ease and] abundance…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 58. It is important to only obtain and utilize the lawful and avoid the unlawful and doubtful. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1205, the HolyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 2”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 30 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Hadi, which means the Guide. Allah, the Exalted, is the One who guides His servants to what is beneficial for them in both worlds and guides them away from anything which harms them. Chapter 91 Ash Shams, verse 8: “And inspired it [with discernment of] its wickedness and itsContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 30 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 1

“And [recall] when We said, “Enter this city [i.e., Jerusalem] and eat from it wherever you will in [ease and] abundance…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 58. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 39, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that religion is simple and straight forward. AndContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 1”

PODTHOUGHT: SUPPORTING PEOPLE

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the things which prevent a person from changing for the better. Unfortunately, some people experience tests and times of ease yet do not change their character in a positive way. Even though, there are many possible causes only one will be discussedContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: SUPPORTING PEOPLE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 4 OF 4

“…And they wronged Us not – but they were [only] wronging themselves.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 57. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2447, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that oppression will become a darkness on the Day of Judgment. This is vital to avoid asContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 4 OF 4”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 3

“…Eat from the good things with which We have provided you.” And they wronged Us not – but they were [only] wronging themselves.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 57. This verse is also an indication of infinite mercy of Allah, the Exalted. Whenever a muslim bears this verse in mind and eats they will obtainContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 3”