Today’s khutbah is on the topic: ‘facing the problems of life’. Life, as we all know, is a series of problems. Our ability to lead a harmonious life depends on our ability and skill in solving the problems and challenges of life. If we are currently living in happiness with nothing to worry about, then … [Read more…]
Insha’Allah, in today’s khutba, I intend speaking on the topic of “Fear of Allah and hope in Allah.” Let us try to understand what these two terms “fear” and “hope” actually mean when used in respect of our relationship with Allah (SWT). What are the degrees of fear? What are the degrees of hope? What … [Read more…]
The topic under discussion in today’s khutba is very relevant to our lives, and that is ‘Why do we sin? But, before I share with you some of the reasons why we engage in sinful activities, and the divine guidance that can help us overcome the temptation to fall into sins, let us first understand—what … [Read more…]
In today’s khutbah, I intend to share some thoughts with you on the much talked about topic of Islamophobia. As Muslims living in the West, how should we respond to it? How should we go about confronting it with tolerance and understanding? The term ‘Islamophobia’ was first introduced as a concept in 1991 and defined … [Read more…]
Brothers and sisters! In sha’ Allah, in my khutba today, I shall try to discuss the obligations we, as Muslims, owe to the Qur’an. What are these obligations? How do we go about fulfilling these obligations? What does the Qur’an demand from us? Indeed, it is impossible to fully comprehend the greatness and majesty of … [Read more…]
My khutba today deals with the importance, virtues and etiquettes of Jumu’ah. I have chosen to talk on this topic because it is observed that sometimes people come to the Masjid to perform their Jumu’ah prayers but do not observe the etiquettes that should be observed, especially during the time when the khutba is being … [Read more…]
Brothers and sisters! We are all aware of the January 7 terrorist action in France that resulted in the death of 17 people including journalists of the French satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo. This magazine had attracted attention for its depictions of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in a distasteful and offensive manner. The violent and senseless … [Read more…]
Celebrating Mawlid al-Nabi Transcript of the Friday Sermon delivered by Dr. Munawar Haque on January 9, 2015 This is the month of Rabi al-Awwal. It is the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Both, the birth and the death of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) are reported … [Read more…]
Praise be to Allah (SWT) who breathed into us of His Spirit and placed the light of His guidance in our innermost being. Praise be to Allah (SWT) who blessed us with the guidance of His prophets and messengers. Praise be to Allah (SWT) whose Mercy encompasses everything. Praise be to Allah (SWT) who knows … [Read more…]
Brothers and sisters! We bid farewell to another year of the Hijrah. After the passing of the blessed month of Dhul-Hijjah, we are now in the sacred month of Muharram of the new Hijri year – 1436. Do we realize that the year contains a number of days and nights which are what makes up … [Read more…]
