“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”
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PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 39 – PART 3 OF 3
“And those who disbelieve and deny Our signs – those will be companions of the Fire…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 39. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2559, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that Paradise is surrounded by hardships and Hell is surrounded by desires.Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 39 – PART 3 OF 3”
PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 11 OF 11
To conclude this blog series, whoever desires the divine aid of Allah, the Exalted, should learn and act on what has been discussed in this blog series. Acting on these teachings will encourage one to truly trust in Allah, the Exalted. They will use the means created and provided by Allah, the Exalted, such asContinue reading “PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 11 OF 11”
PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 10 OF 11
The last blog was discussing the Hadith found in Musnad Ahmad, number 2803. The next thing advised in this Hadith is the importance of understanding that every difficulty a person faces will be followed by ease. This reality has also been mentioned in the Holy Quran for example, chapter 65 At Talaq, verse 7: “…AllahContinue reading “PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 10 OF 11”
PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 4 OF 11
In a similar Hadith to the one which has been discussed so far in this blog series which is found in Musnad Ahmad, number 2803, advises that the one who remembers Allah, the Exalted, through sincere obedience in times of ease will receive His support and aid in times of difficulty. This response is alsoContinue reading “PODSERIES: DIVINE SUPPORT – PART 4 OF 11”
PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 7 OF 7
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they are a means for a muslim to receive blessings. Many occasions in one’s life they believed something was bad only to change their mind later on. And many times they believed something was good yet, it became a burden for them. So the muslim whoContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 7 OF 7”
PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 6 OF 7
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they are a means to erasing one’s sins. In cases where one either fails to sincerely repent or fails to perform enough righteous deeds to erase their minor sins, tests and difficulties are a means of purification. This has been confirmed in many Hadiths such asContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 6 OF 7”
PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 5 OF 7
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they can lead to great happiness for those who possess true knowledge. This is because the knowledgeable are aware of the great blessings which result from being patient during difficulties. For example, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, once advised in aContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 5 OF 7”
PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 4 OF 7
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties in cases where one has been wronged by another is to gain reward and the forgiveness of Allah, the Exalted, by forgiving their oppressor. Chapter 24 An Nur, verse 22: “…and let them pardon and overlook. Would you not like that Allah should forgive you?…” All muslims desireContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 4 OF 7”
PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 3 OF 7
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is to inspire muslims to perform an important act of worship, namely supplication to Allah, the Exalted. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 3371. Supplication is an extreme sign of one’s humility and their acknowledgment of the Lordship of Allah, theContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 3 OF 7”
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