The essence of any Friday khutba is basically to remind ourselves of the divine teachings and injunctions, which perhaps we already know. We need to be reminded again and again because we are humans. The word for human in Arabic isإنسان made up from the root letters ن س ي, from which we have the … [Read more…]
In my khutba today, I intend to share some thoughts with you on the importance of studying the sirah of the noblest and the greatest of all souls, ever to be born; the most influential human being to set foot on earth till the end of times—our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW). We are passing through … [Read more…]
My dear brothers and sisters! We learn through a hadith that “every religion has a chief characteristic, and the chief characteristic of this religion (i.e., Islam) is modesty.” This hadith informs us that modesty or Haya’ as it is called in Arabic is a prominent feature of Islam. Insha’Allah, in today’s khutbah, we’ll try to … [Read more…]
My dear brothers and sisters in Islam! In my khutba today, I intend speaking on the concept of amanah in Islam. Though the word amanah is quite common, its concept and meaning are very profound and Muslims need to keep reminding each other about the same. Amanah literally means trust, trustworthiness, loyalty, faithfulness, integrity, … [Read more…]
In today’s khutba, I intend to speak insha’Allah on the concept of fitnah in Islam. What do we mean by fitnah? Is there any purpose or goal behind every fitnah that keeps coming one after the other, whether we like it or not? How should we cope with fitnah when confronted with it and make … [Read more…]
Today’s khutbah is on the topic of gheebah or backbiting. It is one of the greatest sins and yet it is something we do day after day. The discussion shall revolve around addressing few questions like: What is meant by gheebah? How is gheebah defined? Why is gheebah so harmful? Why do people fall into … [Read more…]
In today’s khutba, I intend to discuss the Islamic concept of itqan. The Arabic word Itqan is used to indicate the highest level of quality work and the correct and complete performance of duties. It has to do with arranging and doing things in a way that yields the most perfect results. Itqan or perfection … [Read more…]
My dear respected brothers and sisters in Islam! In my khutba today, I intend to discuss briefly the concept of guidance in Islam. We as Muslims beg Allah to be guided to the straight path at least seventeen times a day due to the obligation of reciting Surat al-Fatiha in our five daily prayers. … [Read more…]
Insha’Allah, in today’s khutbah, I’ll make a humble attempt to shed light on some aspects of the concept and significance of knowledge in Islam. Islam, as we know, is a complete and comprehensive system of life. It is not merely a religion, which describes the relations between man and his Creator. Islam encourages a life … [Read more…]
Insha’Allah, the topic of today’s khutba is “Diseases of the Hearts and their Remedies.” The human is made up of the body and the spirit, inter-penetrating each other. The spirit is the inner dimension of our being. The essential reality of the human lies in the spirit or ar-ruh, also referred to as an-nafs, al-qalb … [Read more…]
