By Arshad Gamiet
“All around the world, from the vast, snowy steppes of Central Asia to the tropical islands of the Pacific, from the bustling cities of Africa to the quiet villages of Scandinavia, you will find Muslims bowing their heads in prayer, reciting the same Qur’an, facing the same Qiblah, and worshipping the same Lord…”
By Arshad Gamiet
Our world today is loud. It’s judgmental. It’s fast. And everywhere you look, someone is trying to tell you who to hate, who to fear, who to cancel. Social media has made anger and outrage a sport. Everyone wants to be right. No one wants to listen. But Allah gave you a mind. Allah gave you a heart. He gave you His Noble Qur’an—not to memorize and forget—but to live.
By Arshad Gamiet
“Islamophobia is not just a political problem. It is a spiritual test. It is a mirror that reflects our inner strength and the sincerity of our faith. When they mock our hijab, when they insult our Prophet ﷺ, when they fear our mosques and question our loyalty—how do we respond?”
By Arshad Gamiet
Grief is not a sign of weak faith. It is a sign that you have loved deeply, and felt
the fragility of this world. Even Prophet Ya‘qub (peace be upon him) cried
until his eyes turned white from sorrow. But he never stopped hoping in Allah. And Allah never abandoned him…
By Arshad Gamiet
“With so many Muslims enduring unspeakable hardship in so many places today, especially in Gaza and the West Bank, the blessings, the barakah, and the spiritual lessons of Hajj are desperately needed by all.”
By Arshad Gamiet
In schools, colleges and universities around the country and around the world, students will be busy with their exams over the next few weeks. This is a very stressful time for them, and we must give our students all the help and encouragement they need. This khutbah is therefore addressed to the students, but I hope we can all benefit from the advice.
by Arshad Gamiet
“If we look for happiness in the wrong places, we’ll always be disappointed. But if we spend our time taking good care of Allāh’s creation, driven purely out of our love and gratitude to Allāh, then Allāh will let sakīna enter our hearts. This will fill our hearts with gratitude and contentment, insulating us from the trials and tribulations of life..”
By Arshad Gamiet
“Hajj is an outward journey tracing the spiritual history of Islam. It is also the inward journey each and every one of us must undertake, to find our own centre, in the Kaaba of our heart. What desires, what emotions and passions are still circling, making tawaaf around our spiritual heart? The spiritual heart, the qalb is the locus of our personality. This is our real driving force. Let’s make sure that it is surrounded by loving thoughts of Remembrance of our most Beloved, Allah…”
