PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 69-70 – PART 4 OF 4

“…And indeed we, if Allah wills, will be guided.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 69-70. Even though there is no doubt that the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, is infinite and can overcome all sins. And giving up hope in the infinite mercy of Allah, the Exalted, is defined as unbelief in chapter 12 Yusuf,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSES 69-70 – PART 4 OF 4”

PODNEWS: HOPE VS WISHFUL THINKING

I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the funeral of a muslim who openly and persistently committed major sins. Even though there is no doubt that the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, is infinite and can overcome all sins. And giving up hope in theContinue reading “PODNEWS: HOPE VS WISHFUL THINKING”

PODHADITH: COMPANY OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 1 OF 3

In a long divine Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 7405, Allah, the Exalted, advises muslims on some important things. The first is that Allah, the Exalted, acts and treats His servant according to their perception of Him. This means if a muslim has good thoughts and expects good from Allah, the Exalted, He inContinue reading “PODHADITH: COMPANY OF ALLAH, THE EXALTED – PART 1 OF 3”

PODHADITH: TRUE HOPE

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”