Toronto Qur’an Competition, with the grace of Allah, is an organization focused on doing good and serving the Noble Qur’an of Allah, with hopes of encouraging the younger generation to be people of this enlightening Book, whilst strengthening the practice of its noble manner. The prestigious Toronto Qur’an Competition intends to revive the community’s relationship with the Noble Book of …
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The rational reasons for believing in God
There are people who mistakenly think that the belief in a Supreme Being as Creator and Sustainer of the universe is a mere emotional aspiration, a superstition of ancient times, irrational and illogical and exploited by modern science. Scientists (physicists, biologists, and others) are believed to have erected a theory that refutes and replaces the traditional belief in God. Such …
Read More »Qur’anic Tafseer Class – Surat al-Waqia, Part 2 (audio)
Tafsir class (commentary and explanation of the Qur’an), taught by Imam Hajj Abdel Ghani Melara, in which he explains tafsir, based on several of the recognized commentators. (1) When what is to happen takes place. (2) There will be no one who can deny its happening. (3) He will lower (some) and raise (others). (4) When the earth moves convulsively, …
Read More »Khutba: Fear Allah wherever you are (Spanish/Arabic audio, 11.01.19)
Jutba of Jumua: “Fear Allah wherever you are.” The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Fear Allah wherever you are. Follow a bad deed with a good one who erases it and treats people with kindness.” (Tirmidhi) Delivered on Friday, January 11, 2019 by Imam Hajj Abdel Ghani Melara, at the musal-la of the …
Read More »The Right Way to Criticize
It is part of the Prophet’s guidance, peace be upon him, not to criticize other Muslims in public by naming them and embarrassing them, thus damaging his reputation. The reputation or honour of another Muslim is sacred and cannot be transgressed without a very serious justification. If a Muslim makes a mistake in public, it is better to criticize the …
Read More »Qur’anic Tafseer Class – Surat al-Waqia, Part 1 (audio)
Tafsir class (commentary and explanation of the Qur’an), taught by Imam Hajj Abdel Ghani Melara, in which he explains tafsir, based on several of the recognized commentators. (1) When what is to happen takes place. (2) There will be no one who can deny its happening. (3) He will lower (some) and raise (others). (4) When the earth moves convulsively, …
Read More »Khutba: The Believers Will Have Triumphed (Audio English/Arabic – 04.01.19)
Jutba del Jumua: “The believers will have triumphed.” (1) The believers will have triumphed. (2) Those who are present and humble themselves in their salat. (3) Those who turn away from frivolity. (4) Those who make zakat effective. (5) And they preserve their private parts, (6) except with their wives or those who possess their right hands, in which case …
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