PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 8

“…And they were covered with humiliation and poverty and returned with anger from Allah [upon them]. That was because they [repeatedly] disbelieved in the signs of Allah…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 61. All muslims have faith in Islam but the strength of their faith varies from person to person. For example, the one whoContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 61 – PART 8”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 46 – PART 2

“Who are certain that they will meet their Lord…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 46. The previous blog was discussing the first aspect of this verse namely, certainty of faith. Allah, the Exalted, did not only declare a truth in the Holy Quran but He also provided evidence for it through examples. Examples which canContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 46 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 46 – PART 1

“Who are certain that they will meet their Lord…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 46. It is vital for muslims to gain and act on Islamic knowledge so that they strengthen their faith. Certainty of faith allows a muslim to truly recognize the truthfulness of Islam.  It affects every organ of the body including one’sContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 46 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 2 OF 2

“…Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 20. Allah, the Exalted, is the One who overpowers all things and in reality, is the only One who possesses power and might. All strength which is found within the creation is granted by none other than Allah, the Exalted. There is noContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 2 OF 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 1

“The lightning almost snatches away their sight. Every time it lights [the way] for them, they walk therein; but when darkness comes over them, they stand [still]…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 20. This verse indicates another characteristic of hypocrisy which muslims must avoid. Whenever they experience times of ease, which is compared to aContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 20 – PART 1”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 4 – PART 3 OF 3

“And who believe in what has been revealed to you, [O Muḥammad], and what was revealed before you, and of the Hereafter they are certain [in faith].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 4. The previous blog was discussing the last aspect of this verse namely, certainty of faith. Allah, the Exalted, did not only declareContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 4 – PART 3 OF 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 4 – PART 2

“And who believe in what has been revealed to you, [O Muḥammad], and what was revealed before you, and of the Hereafter they are certain [in faith].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 4. The last part of this verse indicates the importance of certainty of faith. It is vital for muslims to gain and actContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 4 – PART 2”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 4 – PART 1

“And who believe in what has been revealed to you, [O Muḥammad], and what was revealed before you, and of the Hereafter they are certain [in faith].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 4. This verse continues mentioning the characteristics required to achieve righteousness which is needed to obtain right guidance from the Holy Quran. ChapterContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 2 – AL BAQARAH, VERSE 4 – PART 1”