The final great obstacle to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, is earning and using unlawful wealth. This is a major sin and must be avoided at all costs. It is clear from the Holy Quran and the Hadiths of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, that Allah, the Exalted, doesContinue reading “PODSERIES: OBSTACLES TO OBEDIENCE – PART 4 OF 4”
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PODNEWS: DOUBTFUL THINGS
I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on different religious celebrations which occur throughout the year. It discussed whether it was acceptable for people from certain faiths to celebrate the religious days of other religions. There has been much debate and discussion whether this is lawfulContinue reading “PODNEWS: DOUBTFUL THINGS”
PODHADITH: ENTERING PARADISE
In a Hadith found in Imam Munzari’s, Awareness and Apprehension, number 28, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised three characteristics which leads a muslim to Paradise. The first is to consume lawful food. This includes avoiding obtaining and utilizing the unlawful such as wealth in any aspect of one’s life.Continue reading “PODHADITH: ENTERING PARADISE”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 60 – PART 6 OF 6
“And [recall] when Moses prayed for water for his people, so We said, “Strike with your staff the stone.” And there gushed forth from it twelve springs, and every people [i.e., tribe] knew its watering place. “Eat and drink from the provision of Allah, and do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption.” ChapterContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 60 – PART 6 OF 6”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 60 – PART 3
“…Eat and drink from the provision of Allah…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 60. This verse also indicates the importance of only obtaining and utilizing the lawful while avoiding the unlawful and doubtful. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1205, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised thatContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 60 – PART 3”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 2
“And [recall] when We said, “Enter this city [i.e., Jerusalem] and eat from it wherever you will in [ease and] abundance…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 58. It is important to only obtain and utilize the lawful and avoid the unlawful and doubtful. In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1205, the HolyContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 58 – PART 2”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 3
“…Eat from the good things with which We have provided you.” And they wronged Us not – but they were [only] wronging themselves.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 57. This verse is also an indication of infinite mercy of Allah, the Exalted. Whenever a muslim bears this verse in mind and eats they will obtainContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 57 – PART 3”
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