PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 27 – PART 2

“Who break the covenant of Allah after contracting it and sever that which Allah has ordered to be joined and cause corruption on earth. It is those who are the losers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 27. The next thing mentioned in this verse is the importance of maintaining good ties with both relatives andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 27 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 27 – PART 1

“Who break the covenant of Allah after contracting it and sever that which Allah has ordered to be joined and cause corruption on earth. It is those who are the losers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 27. Allah, the Exalted, mentions some destructive sins which must be avoided by all muslims.  The first can beContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 27 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 26

“Indeed, Allah is not timid to present an example – that of a mosquito or what is smaller than it. And those who have believed know that it is the truth from their Lord. But as for those who disbelieve, they say, “What did Allah intend by this as an example?” He misleads many therebyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 26”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 25 – PART 2 OF 2

“And give good tidings to those who believe and do righteous deeds that they will have gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow…..And they will have therein purified spouses…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 25. If a muslim desires to obtain a heavenly marriage in this world they must strive to find a spouse recommendedContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 25 – PART 2 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 25 – PART 1

“And give good tidings to those who believe and do righteous deeds that they will have gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 25. Firstly, this verse which inspires hope follows the previous verse which inspires fear. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 24: “…then fear the Fire, whose fuel isContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 25 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 23-24 – PART 2 OF 2

“And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down [i.e., the Quran] upon Our Servant [i.e., Prophet Muhammad (SAW)], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses [i.e., supporters] other than Allah, if you should be truthful. But if you do not – and you will never beContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 23-24 – PART 2 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 23-24 – PART 1

“And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down [i.e., the Qurān] upon Our Servant [i.e., Prophet Muhammad (SAW)], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses [i.e., supporters] other than Allah, if you should be truthful. But if you do not – and you will never beContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 23-24 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 3 OF 3

“O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous……So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him].“ Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 21-22. Even though this verse directly refers to major polytheism it is vital for muslims to avoidContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 3 OF 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 2

“O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous. [He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you…“ Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 21-22.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 1

“O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous. [He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you…“ Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 21-22.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 21-22 – PART 1”