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Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Rabi Al Awal & Poetry

By Basharat Ali

‘Rabi Al Awal  is a very special month in the history of Islam. It is the month of the birth, hijra and death of the Prophet ﷺ’. As we enter this month, let us remember our leader and role model for all humanity. How would one describe Prophet Muhammad ﷺ? How would one summarise the life of the Prophet ﷺ in a few lines? Here is a poem by the best of poets of his time. We must do whatever we can to defend Islam and to share its message with others.

Hussain رضي الله عنه & Karbala?

By Basharat Ali

The 10th day of Muharram is a very special day for Muslims. Why is this? There are two key reasons. Firstly, there’s the story behind  the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Hussain رضي الله عنه and the Ahlul Bayt at Karbala. Then there’s the day that Prophet Moses (Nabi Musa) led the Bani Isra-el across the Red Sea and the drowning of Pharaoh.

A school Prom, a hired Lamborghini, Muslims…?

By Basharat Ali

A hired Lamborghini driven by students on their way to a school prom crashed into a post office van. Fortunately no-one was seriously injured. But important questions arise for Muslims. High school proms are a fixture of the end of the school year. How do we protect our children from the harm of alcohol, sex and drugs that have become part of the Prom scene? This khutbah offers some thoughtful advice…

Pakistan : The Generals, Judges, Establishment, Imran Khan etc

By
Basharat Ali

Imran Khan has been granted bail by the Supreme Court in Pakistan. He will be in secure accommodation, with food clothing and shelter being provided. Who, however, will grant ‘bail’ and set free (the suffering and struggling) population of Pakistan which has been held as a ‘hostage/prisoner’ since 1947?

Al Aqsa, Qur’ān and Ramadaan

By Basharat Ali
“In Al Aqsa, we have seen, yet again, the cowardly, brutal, barbarity of the Zionist regime; which has been met with the courage, strength and patience of the lions and lionesses of the Ummah in Al Aqsa.

Do we, you & me, have any responsibility to help the Muslims of Al Aqsa if so what and will we be accountable for not doing so?”

The Case of Shamima Begum…

By Basharat Ali

This case has caused hot debate and discussion amongst Muslims and non-Muslims alike and opinions are divided. What are the real issues and who is to blame, who is right and who is wrong?

The Cost Living Crisis – The Islamic Budget

By Basharat Ali

Across the world, more and more people are driven into poverty because of the higher cost of living. What are the causes and what is the solution? is there an alternative to our interest (Riba)-based financial system? What has Islam to offer? Listen to this informative and inspiring khutbah.