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Khutbah, Page 4

When the world is against you…

By Dr Omar Suleiman

This heartwarming khutbah reminds us never to despair, even in the darkest moments. Allah knows all, and Allah is fully in control of His creation…

Youth killings, culture, credibility and the Quran

By Basharat Ali

Gangs thrive on pride, status and arrogance, aspects of the lower Self (Nafs), They destroy our social fabric, whether as local drug gangs or as corrupt politicians funded by lobby groups. 14 centuries ago Islam transformed the warring gangs of Arabia to become leaders of a world civilisation. And, in our time, Islam transformed a low-life gangster called Malcom X into an exemplary Muslim, Malik El-Shabazz, who has so far brought more than a million lost souls to Islam…

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Rabi Al Awal & Poetry

By Basharat Ali

‘Rabi Al Awal  is a very special month in the history of Islam. It is the month of the birth, hijra and death of the Prophet ﷺ’. As we enter this month, let us remember our leader and role model for all humanity. How would one describe Prophet Muhammad ﷺ? How would one summarise the life of the Prophet ﷺ in a few lines? Here is a poem by the best of poets of his time. We must do whatever we can to defend Islam and to share its message with others.

Russell Brand, Women and promiscuity

By Basharat Ali
Our ‘consumer’ society has been degrading women, exploiting their bodies and their insecurities. Toxic masculinity and toxic feminism is damaging relationships. Muslims are also affected. Islam teaches us how to live more harmoniously, in mutual respect and dignity…

Libya and Morocco: Devastation and Destruction, all the Will of Allah

By Basharat Ali

No one can stop earthquakes and floods, but good governments can minimise the damage and keep their citizens safe. Japan has earthquake proof skyscrapers. In Morocco and Libya, crucial investment in better housing and dam maintenance has been so neglected that the death and destruction is far worse than it should have been…

The wisdom behind trials and tribulations

By Atif Jung

Every believing Muslim knows that our earthly life is full of trials and tribulations. These are Allah’s challenges to sort out those who are best in their deeds, from those who are the worst. The earthquake in Morocco and the floods in Libya will surely reveal the best and the worst in human nature….

One of our greatest teachers

By Basharat Ali

Who was Sa’id ibn Jubair? He was one of our greatest teachers: a man of faith, integrity and courage. He refused to bow to the whims of a tyrant Caliph, Al-Hajjaj. The Caliph ordered his execution. Within a month, the Caliph himself lost his mind and died.