PODNEWS: GOOD OR BAD

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on taking a step back in order to assess what is truly beneficial and harmful in one’s life. When a muslim observes the teachings of Islam they will find that certain worldly blessings have been described in a positiveContinue reading “PODNEWS: GOOD OR BAD”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 49 – PART 4 OF 4

“And [recall] when We saved you [i.e., your forefathers] from the people of Pharaoh, who afflicted you with the worst torment, slaughtering your [newborn] sons and keeping your females alive. And in that was a great trial from your Lord.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 49. It is important for a muslim to be observantContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 49 – PART 4 OF 4”

PODHADITH: PRIORTISING CORRECTLY

In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2465, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever prioritises the hereafter over this material world will be granted contentment, their affairs will be corrected for them and they will receive their destined provision in an easy way. This half ofContinue reading “PODHADITH: PRIORTISING CORRECTLY”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 49 – PART 3

“And [recall] when We saved you [i.e., your forefathers] from the people of Pharaoh, who afflicted you with the worst torment, slaughtering your [newborn] sons and keeping your females alive. And in that was a great trial from your Lord.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 49. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 7500,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 49 – PART 3”

PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 19 OF 31

The next divine name is Al Muqeet, which means the Nourisher. Allah, the Exalted, is the only One who creates and apportions the provision for the entire creation. It can also mean the Keeper as Allah, the Exalted, keeps a strict and detailed account of the entire creation. The muslim who understands this divine nameContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 19 OF 31”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 49 – PART 2

“And [recall] when We saved you [i.e., your forefathers] from the people of Pharaoh, who afflicted you with the worst torment, slaughtering your [newborn] sons and keeping your females alive. And in that was a great trial from your Lord.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 49. Even though tests and trials have affected believers sinceContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 49 – PART 2”

PODEVENT: THE GREAT SACRIFICE – PART 2 OF 3

The last blog in this series was discussing the great sacrifice of the Holy Prophet Ismaeel, peace be upon him, by his father, the Holy Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him. Chapter 37 As Saffat, verse 102: “And when he reached with him [the age of] exertion, he said, “O my son, indeed I haveContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE GREAT SACRIFICE – PART 2 OF 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 49 – PART 1

“And [recall] when We saved you [i.e., your forefathers] from the people of Pharaoh, who afflicted you with the worst torment, slaughtering your [newborn] sons and keeping your females alive. And in that was a great trial from your Lord.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 49. This verse reminds muslims of the many times theyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 49 – PART 1”

PODHADITH: COMPANY OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 3 OF 3

The last blog was discussing a divine Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 7405.  The next thing mentioned is that whoever remembers Allah, the Exalted, privately will be remembered by Him privately. And whoever remembers Allah, the Exalted, publically meaning, in a gathering, will be remembered by Allah, the Exalted, in a better gathering meaning,Continue reading “PODHADITH: COMPANY OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 3 OF 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 48 – PART 6 OF 6

“And fear a Day when no soul will suffice for another soul at all, nor will intercession be accepted from it, nor will compensation be taken from it, nor will they be aided.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 48. This verse also reminds muslims that even though people may be able to escape punishment throughContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 48 – PART 6 OF 6”