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The Meaning of the Black Stone

By Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad

(Speaking at Masjidul Quds in Cape Town, South Africa)

Millions of Muslims perform the Hajj and Umrah every year. The “Hajarul Aswad,” or Black Stone that sits in one corner of the Kaaba, is the starting point of the Tawaaf, or circumambulation ritual. This mysterious meteorite has a fascinating story which the Shaykh describes in his eloquent and evocative way.
Watching this video is highly recommended for anyone who desires a deeper understanding of what this amazing black stone represents….

Justice, good deeds and family ties

By Essam Mahgoub
“Islam teaches us a very high and noble standard or Justice. We are reminded that Allah commands justice. We have to be just even if it is against ourselves, or our loved ones…”

Choose your friends wisely

By Dr Husni Hammuda
“Whether you like it or not, your choice of friends will influence your character and your reputation. Prophet Muhammad used the analogy of the blacksmith and the perfumery…”

The deeper meaning of Hijra (migration)

By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“The Hijra of Prophet Muhammad was not simply a migration from Makka to Madina. It was a momentous journey from persecution to safety, and it signified even deeper meanings. We all have to undertake a migration outwardly and inwardly, from our present state to something better…”

Shura (Consultation) In Islam

By Essam Mahgoub
This khutbah explains the vital role of consultation in Islam. To hear the full khutbah, please click on the link below

True religion isn’t a zero sum game

By RabbiAllen S Maller
“Since all monotheistic scriptures come from the one and only God, we should view other monotheistic scriptures as potentially enriching our understanding and appreciation of our own scripture. But in the middle ages almost all readers thought of revelation as a zero sum sport like tennis, rather than a multiple win co-operative sport like mountain climbing.”

Fast on Thursday 10th Muharram: show thanks to Allah…

By Ibrahim al Tamimi
“Faith and gratitude are inseparable. Fasting on the 10th Muharram is a way of showing thanks to Allah swt. On the grand scale of things, it may be a very small and inadequate thanks, weighed against the limitless blessings we enjoy and often take for granted. But Allah swt still rewards us disproportionately, even for this humble offering of thanks….
To view this inspiring khutbah, please click on the link below: