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Beliefs and Practices of Islam

Generosity and the Qur’an: Preparing the Heart for Ramadan

by Shaykh Anwar Mady

Allah rewards goodness with goodness. Stories from earlier nations illustrate how forgiveness, easing others’ debts, and showing mercy can lead to Allah’s mercy on the Day of Judgement. Sheikh Anwar urges the congregation to enter Ramadan with renewed sincerity, generosity, and devotion to the Qur’an, praying for Allah’s acceptance and guidance.

Lessons from Sha‘bān : Understanding Trials, Obedience, and the Honour of the Muslim Ummah

By Shaykh Anwar Mady

This khutbah highlights the importance of taqwā (God‑consciousness) and encourages worshippers to seize the “breezes of mercy” that Allah grants in special seasons throughout the year. It focuses particularly on the month of Sha‘bān, explaining that it is a time in which people are often heedless. Yet, it is a month beloved to the Prophet ﷺ, who fasted during it more than in any other month besides Ramadan.

Purifying Our Earnings:The Impact of Halal Income

By Shaykh Anwar Mady

In this powerful khutbah, Sheikh Anwar Mady addresses the often‑overlooked spiritual and moral consequences of unlawful earnings, emphasising that halal income is fundamental to one’s faith, character, and relationship with Allah. He reminds the congregation that avoiding theft and fraud alone is not sufficient; hidden forms of haram income—such as interest, false oaths, deception, misuse of public funds, and consuming wealth under doubt—are equally destructive.

Awakening from Ghaflah (Heedlessness)

By Shaykh Anwar Mady

Our excessive attention to worldly affairs distracts us from being well prepared for death and what comes after. This inspiring khutbah gives examples from our noble and illustrious predecessors who were far more concerned with the Akhira than with the Dunya.

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.