The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon Allaah be upon him) said: “Deeds are in accordance with their seals (their ends).” This is true in each and every one of our actions, but more particularly in actions of worship. No act is worthwhile if it is not carried to the end, and not only to its conclusion, but it is …
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Eid al Fitr Khutba and salat photos
Muslims, rejoice in the glad tidings of success, forgiveness, blessings, contentment and acceptance of Allaah for having fulfilled the obligation to fast in the month of Ramadan, for having performed salaat during the night, for having paid Zakat al-Fitr and for attending Eid salat. For Allah, may He be exalted, says in His Book of Generosity: “He who purifies himself, …
Read More »‘The Muslim is, by definition, intellectual’
Spengler says in his work The Decline of the West: “History teaches us that the doubt of faith leads to knowledge, and the doubt of knowledge – after a time of critical analysis – again to faith.” Man, as the rational being that he is, is constantly looking for an explanation for the events and phenomena that occur around him. …
Read More »Khutba: The Deen of Islam is Complete
Allah says, subhanahu ta’ala: “Today I have completed your practice of worship (Deen), I have completed My blessing upon you and I have accepted Islam as a practice of worship with pleasure.” (Maida, 3) This verse was revealed on the day of ‘Arafah during the Hajj of Farewell, after which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) …
Read More »Khutba: Proud to be a Muslim
Servants of Allah, you should know, may Allah be pleased with you, that Allah, Subhanahu wa ta’ala, has created us to worship Him alone, without associate; And in this sincere worship is where our strength lies. It is in this worship of Allah, which we know to be in many different ways, that we will find the energy we need …
Read More »Khutba: Contentment and Gratitude
Allah says in His Noble Book: “Say: ‘My slaves who have transgressed against yourselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Verily, Allah forgives all wrong actions. He is the One Who always forgives, the Most Merciful.” Contentment and gratitude to Allah for what He has written and decreed for us is part of the Imam and the acceptance …
Read More »Khutba: In unity is strength
Servants of Allah: Verily, Allah, subhanahu wa ta’ala, has commanded the sincere believers to unite in communality, to remain united, and warns them about separation, strife and strife; he says: “Hold fast together to the rope of Allah and do not be separated” (Family of Imran, 103). Verily, Allah, subhanahu wa ta’ala, has commanded sincere believers to unite in community, …
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