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This is a sign that you will go to Jannah…

By Shaykh Hassan Elwan

Published by Yaqeen Institute

“People have memorized the entire Qur’an. Others have become martyrs for Islam. How could I ever compare to them?” There’s a beauty that comes from wondering whether your worship is good enough. Watch this video to know why Allah wants to give you Jannah.

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

The signs of hypocrisy and the path to sincerity

By Ahmed Gaber

This khutbah clearly and convincingly warns us of the carelessness that leads us down the slippery slope to hypocrisy. We must beware of these three bad habits: (1) Telling lies; (2) breaking promises and (3) betraying trust. To follow the Prophetic way, we should always be truthful, trustworthy and honour our promises…

Welcome to the students

Arshad Gamiet
“Dear Brothers and Sisters, I do hope you will enjoy your learning adventure. Remember, as Muslims and Believers, you will have a great advantage over many other students. You will have a spiritual dimension, which informs your search for knowledge, and gives it a context and meaning..”

Lessons from the Oppressors of the Past and Trust in Allah’s Justice

By Ibrahim Hussain
In this Friday Khutbah, Imam Ibrahim Hussain reflects on the growing trials and moral challenges of our time, reminding the congregation that these were foretold as signs of the approaching Last Hour. Drawing on the Qur’anic narrative of Prophet Musa (Moses, ﷺ) and his confrontation with Pharaoh, the sermon emphasises resilience, modesty, and unwavering trust in Allah 

Shahadah: The Foundation of Faith and the Path of Return to Allah

By Talha Haroun

In this deeply reflective and spiritually invigorating Khutbah, Talha Haroun explores the profound meaning and transformative power of the declaration La Ilaha Illallah—“There is no god but Allah.” Drawing from the stories of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, he emphasises how this central pillar of Islam forms the bedrock of a prophetic civilisation and personal spiritual growth.

Building the Foundations of Faith: A Framework for Daily Self-Reflection

By Ahmed Gaber

In this insightful khutbah, Sheikh Ahmed Gaber emphasises the importance of daily self-reflection as a means to strengthen one’s faith and character. He revisits the concept of evaluating one’s actions both before and after they are performed, categorising deeds into good, bad, and misprioritized. The khutbah introduces a practical “self-reflection table” to help Muslims assess their adherence to core obligations such as prayer, charity, and fasting.