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”
Tag Archives: Trials
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”
PODHADITH: CONSOLING OTHERS
In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 1601, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that the one who consoles a grief stricken person will be clothed with a garment of honor on Judgment Day. As facing difficulties is guaranteed for all this is an extremely simple way ofContinue reading “PODHADITH: CONSOLING OTHERS”
PODTHOUGHT: MAKE PROBLEMS SMALL
I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the great tests and difficulties the righteous predecessors faced during their lives and how they overcame them through patience and sincere obedience to Allah, the Exalted. One of the ways of achieving this is by always comparing one’s difficulty to harder, andContinue reading “PODTHOUGHT: MAKE PROBLEMS SMALL”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 4
“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. 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, theContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 66 – PART 4”
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 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 6
“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 understand a key truth namely, nothing in creation occurs without a wise reason even if people do not observeContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 50 – PART 6”
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