PODEVENT: THE MIGRATION

The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the migration of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and his Companions, May Allah be pleased with them, to the city of Medina from the city of Mecca. Chapter 9 At Tawbah, verse 40: “If you do notContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE MIGRATION”

PODNEWS: OUTCOME OF TESTS

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the widespread difficulties muslims all over the world are facing. 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 upon him,Continue reading “PODNEWS: OUTCOME OF TESTS”

PODNEWS: MESSAGE IN THE BOTTLE

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to discuss. It reported on the importance of learning from the past. It is important for a muslim to understand a key truth namely, nothing in creation occurs without a wise reason even if people do not observe this wisdom immediately. A muslim shouldContinue reading “PODNEWS: MESSAGE IN THE BOTTLE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 2

“And We made it a deterrent punishment for those who were present and those who succeeded [them] and a lesson…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah,  verse 66. It is important for a muslim to understand a key truth namely, nothing in creation occurs without a wise reason even if people do not observe this wisdom immediately.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 2”

PODNEWS: DESTINY IS LIKE MEDICINE

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the important role of doctors and their impact on their patients. It is important for muslims to understand a simple thing which can aid them with patiently facing destiny and the difficulties it brings. A person happily takesContinue reading “PODNEWS: DESTINY IS LIKE MEDICINE”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2  – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 2

“Then We revived you after your death that perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 56. This verse reminds muslims that whenever they face any difficulty or test and through the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, overcome and move past it, they should always acknowledge that the strength, knowledge and inspiration to maintainContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2  – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 1

“Then We revived you after your death that perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 56. This verse reminds muslims that no matter how difficult a situation they are facing maybe Allah, the Exalted, will give them a way out and relief so that they achieve peace of mind and an abundant reward.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 56 – PART 1”

PODHADITH: ALL DIFFICULTIES

In a Hadith found in Imam Bukhari’s, Adab Al Mufrad, number 492, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that a muslim does not face any type of physical difficulty irrespective of its size, such as a prick of a thorn, or any emotional difficulty, such as stress, except Allah, theContinue reading “PODHADITH: ALL DIFFICULTIES”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 7 O 7

“And [recall] when We parted the sea for you and saved you and drowned the people of Pharaoh while you were looking on.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 50. It is important for a muslim to be observant in their daily life and avoid being too self-absorbed in their own worldly matters so that theyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 7 O 7”

PODEVENT: THE GREAT SACRIFICE – PART 3 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,1 he said, “O my son, indeed I haveContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE GREAT SACRIFICE – PART 3 OF 3”