In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2459, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, described the difference between true hope in the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, and wishful thinking. True hope is when one controls their soul by avoiding the disobedience of Allah, the Exalted, and actively strugglesContinue reading “PODHADITH: TRUE HOPE”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 41 – PART 2
“And believe in what I have sent down…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 41. 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 on Earth will be led to Paradise on Judgment Day. But those whoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 41 – PART 2”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 8 OF 31
The following divine names can be grouped together. They are Al Khalik, which means the Creator, Al Baaree which means the Maker and Al Musawir which means the Fashioner. The Creator is the One who brings something into existence. In reality, there is no Creator except Allah, the Exalted, as He is the only OneContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 8 OF 31”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 41 – PART 1
“And believe in what I have sent down…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 41. Some people claim that their belief and obedience to their God is in their heart and they therefore do not need to demonstrate it practically. Unfortunately, this foolish mentality has infected many muslims who believe they possess a pure faithful heartContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 41 – PART 1”
PODNEWS: WHERE IS PEACE
I read a news article which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the stresses of modern day work and finding peace in one’s life. It is a universal aim and goal for all people, irrespective of their faith or social class, to achieve peace of mind in this world. It is the ultimateContinue reading “PODNEWS: WHERE IS PEACE”
PODHADITH: WHAT IS CURSED
In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2322, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that everything in this material world is cursed except the remembrance of Allah, the Exalted, what is connected to it, the knowledgeable person and the student of knowledge. The remembrance of Allah, the Exalted,Continue reading “PODHADITH: WHAT IS CURSED”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 7
“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me], and be afraid of [only] Me.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. Islam teaches muslims that they should never compromise on their faith in order to gain something from the material world. Chapter 4 An Nisa, verse 135: “O you whoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 7”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 6
“…and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2749, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned muslims not to adopt two characteristics of hypocrisy which are linked to this verse. TheContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 6”
PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 6 OF 31
The next divine name is Al Jabbar, which means the Compeller. It can mean the One who exerts unparalleled force in order to accomplish a task. This belongs to Allah, the Exalted, alone as there is no strength, might or force except with Allah, the Exalted. When a muslim truly knows Allah, the Exalted, isContinue reading “PODSERIES: THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 6 OF 31”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 3
“O Children of Israel, remember My favor which I have bestowed upon…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 40. Often when muslims receive blessings especially, beyond their need it distracts them from the hereafter and instead focuses their minds on this material world. So in this respect, the wisdom behind a difficulty is to refocus aContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 40 – PART 3”
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