PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 3 OF 3

“And you had already known about those who transgressed among you concerning the Sabbath, and We said to them, “Be apes, despised.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 65. Even though tests and trials have affected believers since the dawn of time particularly in the time of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be uponContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 3 OF 3”

PODHADITH: BECOMING THE BEST – PART 2 OF 2

The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2305. The next thing mentioned in this Hadith is that the sign of a true believer is being kind to one’s neighbour. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, once connected belief in Allah, the Exalted, and Judgment DayContinue reading “PODHADITH: BECOMING THE BEST – PART 2 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 1

“And you had already known about those who transgressed among you concerning the Sabbath, and We said to them, “Be apes, despised.”” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 65. Islam teaches muslims that they too should adopt this mentality and never compromise on their faith in order to gain something from the material world. Chapter 4Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 65 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 7 OF 7

“…And if not for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy, you would have been among the losers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 64. This verse reminds muslims to avoid pride by believing any type of success they obtain is due to their own efforts and intelligence. In a Hadith found in SahihContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 7 OF 7”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 6

“…And if not for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy, you would have been among the losers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 64. As indicated by this verse a muslim will only obtain success through the mercy and favor of Allah, the Exalted. Meaning, true success does not lie in worldly things,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 6”

PODHADITH: BECOMING THE BEST – PART 1 OF 2

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2305, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, indicated some important characteristics for muslims to adopt. The first is that the best worshipper is the one who avoids the unlawful. This includes avoiding all forms of verbal and physical sins. It includes fulfillingContinue reading “PODHADITH: BECOMING THE BEST – PART 1 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 5

“…And if not for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy, you would have been among the losers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 64. Verse 64 is connected to chapter 27 An Naml, verse 36: “So when they came to Solomon, he said, “Do you provide me with wealth? But what Allah hasContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 5”

PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 15 OF 18

The next aspect of truthfulness is truthfulness in fearing Allah, the Exalted. The thing which causes the fear of Allah, the Exalted, to become ingrained in the heart is by truly believing and constantly reminding oneself that Allah, the Exalted, observes them at all times. None of one’s motions, be it outward actions or innerContinue reading “PODSERIES: TRUTHFULNESS – PART 15 OF 18”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 4

“…And if not for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy, you would have been among the losers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 64. Verse 64 is connected to chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 247: “And their prophet said to them, “Indeed, Allah has sent to you Saul as a king.” They said,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 64 – PART 4”

PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET YUSUF, PEACE BE UPON HIM, FORGIVES

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in chapter 12 Yusuf, verse 92:  “He said, “No blame will there be upon you today. May Allah forgive you; and He is the most merciful of the merciful.” This verse mentions an incredibly important characteristic to adopt. This is toContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET YUSUF, PEACE BE UPON HIM, FORGIVES”