I had a thought which I wanted to share. The Holy Quran begins with praising Allah, the Exalted, and this praise is recited at the beginning of the prayer as well. Chapter 1 Al Fatihah, verse 2: “[All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds.” In addition, according to the Holy Quran theContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: BEGINNING AND END”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 5 OF 5
“…Take what We have given you with determination and remember what is in it that perhaps you may become righteous.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 63. To conclude, this verse reminds muslims the importance of sincerely striving in the obedience of Allah, the Exalted. Meaning, to act for His pleasure and His sake alone. InContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 5 OF 5”
PODHADITH: BACKBITING AND SLANDER
In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6593, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, explained the meaning of backbiting and slander. Backbiting is when one criticizes someone behind their back in a way which would be displeasing to them even though it is the truth. Whereas, slander is similar toContinue reading “PODHADITH: BACKBITING AND SLANDER”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 4
“…Take what We have given you with determination and remember what is in it that perhaps you may become righteous.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 63. Piety cannot be achieved without gaining and acting on Islamic knowledge so that one can fulfill the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refrain from His prohibitions and face destinyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 4”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 13 OF 18
The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in trusting Allah, the Exalted. This is such an important aspect that Allah, the Exalted, combined this with being a true believer. Meaning, one cannot be a true believer until they trust in Allah, the Exalted. Chapter 5 Al Ma’idah, verse 23: “…And upon Allah rely, if youContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 13 OF 18”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 3
“…Take what We have given you with determination and remember what is in it that perhaps you may become righteous.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 63. A Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 30, advises that the Holy Quran will intercede on Judgment Day. Those who follow it during their lives onContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 3”
PODNEWS: WHAT YOU LIKE
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on different charity projects and how people sacrificed the things they liked in order to please the needy. It is important for muslims to understand the importance of chapter 3 Alee Imran, verse 92: “Never will you attain theContinue reading “PODNEWS: WHAT YOU LIKE”
PODHADITH: A BELIEVERS TRAITS
In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1964, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, described the difference between a believer and an evil person. A true believer can be considered naive in respect to people as they always interpret their words and actions in a positive way instead ofContinue reading “PODHADITH: A BELIEVERS TRAITS”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 1
“And [recall] when We took your covenant, [O Children of Israel, to abide by the Torah] and We raised over you the mount, [saying], “Take what We have given you with determination…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 63. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2749, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings beContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 63 – PART 1”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 12 OF 18
The last blog was discussing truthfulness in abstaining from the excess of this material world and its different levels. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, did set an example for the poor by choosing poverty and taught the rich how to live through his words and actions. He could have easilyContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 12 OF 18”
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