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Halal Earnings and Accepted Du’ah

By Ahmed Gaber

This khutbah = emphasises the critical link between halal sustenance and the acceptance of supplications (du‘a). Drawing on an authentic hadith narrated by Abu Huraira in Sahih Muslim, he explains that Allah is pure and accepts only what is pure. The same command given to prophets—“Eat from what is halal and do good deeds”—applies also to believers.

Practical Tawheed: Making Faith a Living Reality

By Ustadh Abdul Basith Awan

Islam is not a theoretical religion with some nice sounding ideas. It’s a comprehensive way of life based on the Quran and Sunnah, showing us how Tawheed: believing in God’s unique One-ness has a practical manifestation in every aspect of life…

The Blessing of Time and the Power of Good Companionship

By Ibrahim Hussain

In this Friday khutbah, Imam Ibrahim Hussain emphasises two critical aspects of a Muslim’s life: valuing time as a divine gift and choosing righteous companionship. He begins by reminding the congregation of the Qur’anic command to maintain taqwa and the prophetic teaching that actions are judged by intentions.

This is a sign that you will go to Jannah…

By Shaykh Hassan Elwan

Published by Yaqeen Institute

“People have memorized the entire Qur’an. Others have become martyrs for Islam. How could I ever compare to them?” There’s a beauty that comes from wondering whether your worship is good enough. Watch this video to know why Allah wants to give you Jannah.

Take Advantage of Five before Five

By Abdul Basith Awan

In this deeply reflective khutbah, Abdul Basith Awan explores the prophetic wisdom encapsulated in the hadith: “Take benefit from five before five”. Drawing from the Qur’an and Sunnah, he emphasises the importance of living with taqwa (God-consciousness) and making the most of life’s blessings before they inevitably fade.

True Tawheed, Sincerity, and Yaqeen: Lessons from Surah Al-Ikhlas

Br. Essam Mahgoub’s khutbah focused on the depth of meaning in Surah Al-Ikhlas and its implications for a believer’s life. He explained the distinction between Ahad and Wahid, emphasising that Ahad signifies Allah’s uniqueness in all functions and attributes, not just numerical oneness. The khutbah highlighted the importance of exclusive reliance on Allah (Allahu Samad) for all needs, cultivating patience when supplications are delayed, and maintaining certainty (yaqeen) that Allah responds in His wisdom and timing

The signs of hypocrisy and the path to sincerity

By Ahmed Gaber

This khutbah clearly and convincingly warns us of the carelessness that leads us down the slippery slope to hypocrisy. We must beware of these three bad habits: (1) Telling lies; (2) breaking promises and (3) betraying trust. To follow the Prophetic way, we should always be truthful, trustworthy and honour our promises…