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Noble Companions and Muslim Heroes, Page 18

Muslim ethics… don’t take what isn’t yours!

By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“Be absolutely fair to others; respect public property and respect private property. Don’t take even a pencil and don’t make even a phone call without permission. If it doesn’t belong to you. It could land you in the hell fire…”

Prophet Muhammad’s advice

By Dr Husni Hammuda
“Prophet Muhammad continued, advising his young companion: “…. if the whole world were to gather together to benefit you in anything, they will only benefit you with what Allah has already prescribed for you. The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried.”

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…”