The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in patience. Patience involves enduring something, such as an event, which a person dislikes. When this occurs a muslim must banish impatience by refraining from complaining through their words or actions and instead accept what has occurred through sincere obedience to Allah, the Exalted, knowing He chooses whatContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 3 OF 18”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 5 OF 5
“But those who wronged changed [those words] to a statement other than that which had been said to them, so We sent down upon those who wronged a punishment [i.e., plague] from the sky because they were defiantly disobeying.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 59. It is important for a muslim to be observant inContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 5 OF 5”
PODEVENT: PATIENCE OF PROPHET YAQOOB, PEACE BE UPON HIM
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the steadfast attitude of the Holy Prophet Yaqoob, peace be upon him. Chapter 12 Yusuf, verse 18: “And they brought upon his shirt false blood.1 [Jacob] said, “Rather, your souls have enticed you to something, so patience is most fitting. And AllahContinue reading “PODEVENT: PATIENCE OF PROPHET YAQOOB, PEACE BE UPON HIM”
PODHADITH: PROTECTING YOURSELF
In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1931, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever protects the honor of another will be protected from Hellfire by Allah, the Exalted. Just like a muslim would desire others to protect their honor in their presence or absence they shouldContinue reading “PODHADITH: PROTECTING YOURSELF”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 3
“But those who wronged changed [those words] to a statement other than that which had been said to them…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 59. It is important for muslims, especially in this day and age, to understand the difference between those who discuss certain topics which may be considered controversial in order to genuinelyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 3”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 2
“But those who wronged changed [those words] to a statement other than that which had been said to them….” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 59. The wrong doers indicated in this verse applies to any disobedience to Allah, the Exalted, by failing to fulfill His commands, refrain from His prohibitions and face destiny with patience.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 1
“But those who wronged changed [those words] to a statement other than that which had been said to them, so We sent down upon those who wronged a punishment [i.e., plague] from the sky because they were defiantly disobeying.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 59. This verse indicates the importance of not compromising on theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 59 – PART 1”
PODHADITH: FIVE QUESTIONS – PART 2 OF 2
The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2417. It warns that a person’s feet will not move on Judgment Day until they answer five questions. The third and fourth questions people will be asked on Judgment Day are about their wealth specifically, how they earned it and how theyContinue reading “PODHADITH: FIVE QUESTIONS – PART 2 OF 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 8 OF 8
“And [recall] when We said, “Enter this city [i.e., Jerusalem] and eat from it wherever you will in [ease and] abundance, and enter the gate bowing humbly and say, ‘Relieve us of our burdens [i.e., sins].’ We will [then] forgive your sins for you, and We will increase the doers of good [in goodness andContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 8 OF 8”
PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 1 OF 18
It is not possible to achieve noble character without truthfulness. In fact, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has made it clear in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6637, that truthfulness leads to righteousness and this leads to Paradise. A person remains steadfast on the truth until they areContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 1 OF 18”