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

“…Eat from the good things with which We have provided you…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 57. This verse also indicates the importance of only obtaining and utilizing the lawful while avoiding the unlawful and doubtful. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1205, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be uponContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 1

“And We shaded you with clouds and sent down to you manna and quails, [saying], “Eat from the good things with which We have provided you…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 57. This verse reminds muslims of the countless blessings Allah, the Exalted, has provided people which continuously benefits them. Meaning, they do not benefitContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 3 OF 3

“Then We revived you after your death that perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 56. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1954, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever is not grateful to people cannot be grateful to Allah, the Exalted. Even thoughContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 3 OF 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2  – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 2

“Then We revived you after your death that perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 56. This verse reminds muslims that whenever they face any difficulty or test and through the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, overcome and move past it, they should always acknowledge that the strength, knowledge and inspiration to maintainContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2  – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 1

“Then We revived you after your death that perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 56. This verse reminds muslims that no matter how difficult a situation they are facing maybe Allah, the Exalted, will give them a way out and relief so that they achieve peace of mind and an abundant reward.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 55

“And [recall] when you said, “O Moses, we will never believe you until we see Allah outright”; so the thunderbolt took you while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 55. This verse indicates the importance of trusting in Allah, the Exalted, and what He has guaranteed. Unfortunately, some muslims have adopted theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 55”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 54 – PART 5 OF 5

“…Then He accepted your repentance; indeed, He is the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 54. Allah, the Exalted, is the Most Merciful according to His infinite status. This attribute means that Allah, the Exalted, bestows countless favours on the creation and is always extremely kind to them. This same characteristicContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 54 – PART 5 OF 5”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 54 – PART 4

“…Then He accepted your repentance; indeed, He is the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 54. Allah, the Exalted, conceals and covers the faults of His repentant servants without punishing them or holding it against them in anyway. A muslim should therefore never lose hope in the mercy of Allah, theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 54 – PART 4”

PODHADITH: IF ONLY

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4168, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised some important things. The first is that the strong believer is more beloved to Allah, the Exalted, than a weaker believer. This does not necessarily refer to physical strength which one uses to performContinue reading “PODHADITH: IF ONLY”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 54 – PART 3

“…That is best for [all of] you in the sight of your Creator…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 54. It is important for muslims to understand a simple thing which can aid them with facing destiny and the difficulties it brings patiently. A person happily takes a bitter medicine which their doctor prescribes fully trustingContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 54 – PART 3”