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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 Humility of the Prophet ﷺ and the Vision of a Prophetic Community

By Talha Haroun

In this deeply reflective khutbah, Talha Haroun explores the concept of humility as exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, particularly during the Conquest of Makkah. The khutbah is part of an ongoing series focused on building a prophetic community, drawing lessons from the life and mission of the Prophet ﷺ.

The Power of Pardon: Emulating Allah’s Attribute of Al-‘Afu

By Sheikh Anwar Mady

Drawing from Qur’anic verses, prophetic traditions, and historical examples, the khutbah highlights the spiritual and social importance of pardoning others, even when wronged. Sheikh Anwar illustrates how pardoning reflects divine mercy, citing the Prophet’s example during the Conquest of Makkah and Abu Bakr’s response to the slander against Aisha (RA).