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Inspirational Khutbahs, Page 24

International Women’s Day

By Arshad Gamiet
“Remember our Prophet’s wife Khadija, a wealthy business woman who employed him and who supported him in those difficult early years of Islam. Remember Aisha, whom he married after the death of Khadija. Aisha was a great scholar and one of the most authentic sources of Islamic law. Remember Pharaoh’s wife, Aasiyah, who refused to worship her husband as a god. When Pharaoh ordered his soldiers to stone her to death, she looked up and smiled as she saw her place in Heaven, even as the boulders crushed her body. Remember Rabia al Adwiyyah, (Rabia Al Basra), who taught us such a beautiful prayer of loving Allah for His Own sake:…”

How to protect yourself from Coronavirus

By Dr Husni Hammuda

“The Covid-19 virus outbreak has caught most ordinary people between the extremes of carelessness and panic, Dr Husni Hammuda offers practical advice and spiritual guidance in this thought provoking khutbah…”

Reflections on the Coronavirus outbreak in China

By Dr Muein Shubib

“There are many theories about the reason for this Coronavirus outbreak in China. We should be careful not to jump to premature conclusions… Allah alone knows the whole truth. There’s no point in wild speculations. Let us simply do our best to obey Allah, respect the limits that Allah has prescribed, and constantly seek ways of earning Allah’s good pleasure…”

No one knows who is closest to Allah…

By Dr Shahrukh Mallick

We often misjudge people based on our very limited knowledge of their situation. There can be more than one explanation, and we should always think the best of others. Islam teaches us to be strict with our own behaviour, and to be generous, patient and forgiving towards others. Allah alone knows the secret of all hearts. Allah alone knows who is closest to Him.  This inspiring and thought-provoking khutbah is highly recommended. Please share it widely..

The soul of Islam is a vigilant and mindful heart

By Abu Aaliyah
“Revelation tells us that muraqabah, vigilance of Allah, is one of the sublimest spiritual stations. We are told too that habituating our heart to such vigilance requires training the heart gradually and step-by-step. Masters of the heart instruct us to accustom ourselves to being mindful and shy of Allah, even if it be for short periods at a time – persevering in this even in our day-to-day affairs, let alone when engaged in acts of worship – until such mindfulness or vigilance becomes part and parcel of our nature; a habit of our heart..”

The Art of Manliness

By Sheikh Hasan Elwan

“What is the true measure of a man? In today’s crisis of gender identities, what does it mean to be a “Real Man?” In this thought provoking lecture, Sheikh Hasan Elwan explains with clarity and eloquence what the Holy Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah offers the modern world. Please share this video with your family and friends..

Master Supplication for Forgiveness..

By Dr Husni Hammuda
“Prophet Muhammad sws said that all human beings commit sins, but the best of those who commit sins are those who repent. He also taught us the best of prayers for Repentance. If we memorise this prayer and recite it often with sincerity, then surely Allah will forgive us. Allah is the Most Forgiving..”

The wisdom of overlooking the faults of others

By Dr Husni Hammuda

“Finding fault with others deceives us into considering ourselves superior. It’s a trick of Shaytaan to make excuses for our own bad behaviour. We should be generous and forbearing towards others, and strict with ourselves….”