Life-Lessons: Juz 2

The absolute Master of this universe, who is all-Powerful and have authority over everything, is so close to us that we can always approach Him without the intercession of any intermediaries, and can put to Him our prayers and requests. 

Journey through the Qur’an:Juz 2

Allah is with the Patient

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful In this ayah Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala discloses the secret tool for success. It is not one’s might or superiority, but the permission of Allah and patience. “And when Saul went forth with the soldiers, he said, ‘Indeed, Allah will be testing you with…

Allah Chooses People Because of Their Knowledge

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Tafseer Al-Baqarah Ayah 247 “And their prophet said to them, ‘Indeed, Allah has sent to you Saul as a king.’ They said, ‘How can he have kingship over us while we are more worthy of kingship than him and he has not been given…

But When Fighting was Prescribed for Them, They Turned Away

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Tafseer Al-Baqarah Ayah 246 The discussion once again returns to the wrongdoings of the Children of Israel and how they rectified their behavior. When they were overtaken by the enemies, due to their abandoning the commands of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala, they began thinking…

Allah Withholds and Allah Grants

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Part 1 Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala then said, “And it is Allah Who withholds and grants abundance, and to Him you will be returned.” It means spend in the cause of Allah and do not be anxious. He is the Sustainer Who increases or…

Giving Allah a Goodly Loan

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Tafseer Al-Baqarah Ayah 245 (Part 1) In the previous ayaat too, we noticed that there was a mention of spending in the way of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala right after qitaal was mentioned. All of us are busy spending on ourselves and our families,…

The Story of the Dead People

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Tafseer Al-Baqarah Ayah 243  The following ayaat encourage the believers to not shy away from sacrificing their lives in the path of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. Life and death are subservient to the destiny determined by Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala, going into a battle…

Moving on with Grace and Dignity

For the past few weeks, we have been studying the topic of divorce. Due to the many injustices and indecencies that take place during this stage, it is important that we remember the instructions of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala which are also social graces. Divorce is not an opportunity to show the worst side of…

Summary of Marriage and Divorce Rulings

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful [in the light of Surah Al-Baqarah Ayaat 228 - 242] When we come across the ayaat or the topic of divorce, we should not frown or skip them because it is also a reality of life. Nobody knows what test tomorrow might bring for…