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Dr. Hossam Roushdi

Gaza: Starvation as a Weapon of War – Lessons from History and the Qur’an

By Dr Hossam Roushdi

In this khutbah, we learn about how starvation is used as a deliberate weapon of war, drawing parallels between Gaza today and the history of North America (USA and Canada) where famine was used to displace indigenous populations in order to steal their land. The khutbah also explores Qur’anic guidance on resistance, justice, and sacrifice, It urges the congregation to remain informed, spread awareness, and support oppressed people everywhere…

Faith, Justice, and Resilience: A Call to Conscience for Palestine

By Dr Hossam Roushdi

Drawing from the Quran and Hadith, Dr. Roushdi emphasises that trials are part of divine wisdom and that the oppressed are never forgotten by Allah. He highlights the resilience and unwavering faith of Palestinians, portraying their struggle not merely as a regional conflict but as a global moral challenge rooted in decades of occupation and injustice

The sacred nights of Ramadan, and the plight of Gaza

By Dr Hossam Roushdi

During the last 10 nights of Ramadan, our fasting, prayers and supplications have a special urgency. Our brothers and sisters in Gaza face the most deadly attacks from land, sea and air, and we must continue to seek Allah’s help to stop the carnage. We must also donate generously to those charities who provide life’s essentials like food and medicine.

Gaza crisis : holding your faith in these difficult situations

By Dr Hossam Roushdi

There are many lessons for us from Gaza today. The courageous people of Gaza are showing remarkable courage and faith in Allah. They have no armies, navies or air forces to help them. They are all alone, yet are winning over the hearts and minds of so many non-Muslims around the world.

The oppression of Uighur Muslims in China

By Dr Hossam Roushdi
Who are the Uighurs? Why is the Chinese government crushing them so ruthlessly? Today’s khutbah describes the historical background leading to the current dire situation. It also connects the Uighur to another persecuted people mentioned in Sura Al Buruuj, who were martyred for their faith in Allah.

Ramadan: a time for Love and Gratitude to Allah

By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“Ramadan isn’t about long days, hunger and thirst or lack of sleep….. it’s about showing our love and gratitude to Allah. It’s about appreciating the countless blessings we enjoy every day. It’s about showing Allah how much we love, worship and adore Him…”

Preparing for Ramadan

By Dr Hossam Roushdi.

“Plan your Ramadan to make the best of this sacred month. Any good deed done during Ramadan is worth 70 times more than at other times….”
A transcript of this audio khutbah is now also available as a text khutbah.