Dhul Qarnain is believed by many scholars to be Alexander the Great. Allah blessed him with immense power and his empire stretched from Europe to Africa and Asia. He upheld justice, and we can learn much from his story in Sura Al Kahf (The Cave).
By Dr Omar Medani
“The Holy Quran describes the Believers as ‘the best of people raised for humanity’ but this is a conditional description. Merely being Muslim is not enough. We have to promote good and forbid evil. That’s the acid test….”
By Dr Salman Butt
20 years on and the notorious prison at Guantanamo Bay still stands. Innocent inmates still wait to be released. Many courageous people, including non-Muslims, have called for justice and due process. Where are you? Don’t be complicit by your silence. Allah warns us that evil will not only affect a few people. Left unchecked it will eventually consume everyone…
By Arshad Gamiet
“Too often we try to deal with life’s problems on our own, without seeking Allah’s help. These problems pile up until they become unbearable. Yet all it takes is for us to call on Allah for help, and to answer Allah’s call. Our faith and trust in Allah must awaken a desire to please Allah at all times…”
By Shaykh Hasan Elwan
“This passionate and eloquent khutbah explains the crucial importance our parents hold in our lives. Please view it and share it widely. Editors.”
By Zakarya Gangat
Cambridge Central Mosque
What brings us lasting happiness? This khutbah explains your elusive search for happiness that isn’t just a fleeting experience, but a joyfulness that lasts.
By Dr Omar Medani
“It’s not enough to be only emotionally attached to Islam. We must also be intellectually convinced that we are following the right religion. Emotion combined with reason becomes a passionate, powerful combination. This is how we can convince our children, future generations and our neighbours in the wider society…”
By Dr Hossam Roushdi
Our news headlines are full of crises: War, flood and famine: natural disasters and man-made disasters. The atheists mockingly ask: Where is God in all this? If God is All Merciful, why is this allowed to happen? This khutbah offers some interesting answers.
