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Beliefs and Practices of Islam

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.

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