“…Then you took [for worship] the calf after him [i.e., his departure], while you were wrongdoers.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 51. First of all, it is important to understand that the major thing which separates a human from an animal is the fact that people live by a higher moral code. If people abandonedContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 51 – PART 3”
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PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM – PART 1 OF 2
The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is when the Angels were commanded to prostrate to the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34: “And [mention] when We said to the angels, “Prostrate before Adam”; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused andContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE HOLY PROPHET ADAM, PEACE BE UPON HIM – PART 1 OF 2”
PODEVENT: THE PURPOSE OF MANKIND
Allah, the Exalted, summarises the creation of the human being in chapter 40 Ghafir, verse 67: “It is He who created you from dust, then from a sperm-drop, then from a clinging clot; then He brings you out as a child; then [He develops you] that you reach your [time of] maturity, then [further] thatContinue reading “PODEVENT: THE PURPOSE OF MANKIND”
PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 5
“It is You we worship and You we ask for help.” Chapter 1 Al Fatihah, verse 5. This verse reminds mankind to always act with sincerity towards Allah, the Exalted, both outwardly and inwardly. Outwardly in the form of physical prayer. And inwardly by only relying on His infinite mercy while turning away from relyingContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 5”
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