The Intentions of Islamic Law (Shariah)
By Shaykh Hasan Elway
Strive for excellence (ihsan)
By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“Do the best you can: at work, at home, in your formal and informal relationships. Don’t settle for mediocrity. Always strive for excellence. Allah loves those who constantly try to better themselves…”
The blessings of hardship
By Arshad Gamiet
” That first generation of Muslims endured the most painful hardship for a good reason. Allah was setting them up to be the role models for Muslims throughout the ages. Their trials and tribulations were a vital part of this process. There was a hidden mercy in all their suffering. We must open our eyes, and our hearts, and we must look for the hidden mercy in the challenges that Allah has placed before us today…”
The precious drops
By Khalil Moya
“When was the last time we shed tears of joy, tears of gratitude, tears of love and appreciation for Allah? …”
Believers welcome the winter
By Dr Husni Hammuda.
Sabr and Shukr: Patience and Gratitude. Prophet Muhammad reminded us how fortunate is the Believer: When he or she faces difficulty, it’s a tiime for patience; and when the difficulty has passed , it’s a time for thanking Allah…”
Teach them Islam
By Khalil Moya
“This is a khutbah reminding us about the responsibility we have to pass Islam on to our children. May Allah give us the tawfiq to prepare our children for the challenges they will face in life…”
Will Allah punish us for bad thoughts?
By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“Let’s not fool ourselves… we often say we can’t pray 5 times a day, or we can’t fast during ramadhan, when we really mean that we don’t want to do it. Allah won’t burden anyone with more than their capacity. It’s often just laziness, a lack of will that’s the problem….”
What is your inner state?
By Omar Galal
“It is easier to build walls and high buildings, than to build people of noble character. The real power of any great nation is not in its high buildings and great armies, but in the calibre of its people…”