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Shaykh Anwar Mady

Al‑Jabbār: Divine Majesty, Consolation, and the Healing of Broken Hearts

By Shaykh Anwar Mady
“* Al‑Jabbār is a Name of both power and mercy — Allah is mighty, yet He consoles, heals, and restores broken hearts.
* Allah is far above all creation, yet very close to us, hearing every duʿā’ and knowing every struggle.
* Allah controls everything in the universe, but humans have free choice in faith and actions and are accountable for them.
* Al‑Jabbār mends: He strengthens the weak, heals the sick, enriches the poor, and gives victory to the oppressed.
* When people of power humble themselves before Allah, His mercy descends upon all..”

Al‑Wakīl: Entrusting All Affairs to Allah in a World of Anxiety

By Shaykh Anwar Mady

In this deeply reflective Friday khutbah, Sheikh Anwar Mady calls believers to renew their understanding of tawakkul (reliance upon Allah) through one of Allah’s most essential Names: Al‑Wakīl — the Ultimate Trustee and Disposer of all affairs.

Understanding Allah’s Name Al‑Mu‘ṭī — The Giver: Wisdom in Divine Giving and Withholding

By Shaykh Anwar Mady

Allah gives both believers and non‑believers in this worldly life, but He gives the Hereafter only to those He loves. Giving is not always a sign of honour, nor is withholding necessarily a sign of rejection. Sometimes Allah withholds out of mercy, protecting the believer from what may lead them astray. A believer should ask Allah only for provisions that draw them closer to Him, not those that distract from worship.

The Power of Divine Pardon: Lessons on Mercy, Forgiveness, and Laylatul Qadr

by Shaykh Anwar Mady

In this moving final Jum‘ah of Ramadan, Sheikh Anwar Mady reflects on the profound theme of al-‘Afw (Divine Pardon) as the ummah approaches Laylatul Qadr. Beginning with the well‑known du‘ā taught to Sayyida Aisha ﷺ — “Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuḥibb al-‘afwa fa‘fu ‘annī” — the khutbah explores the distinction between maghfirah (forgiveness) and ‘afw (complete erasure of sins).

Rediscovering Allah’s Beautiful Names

By Shaykh Anwar Mady

Sheikh Anwar Mady introduces a new series dedicated to exploring the 99 Names of Allah and reconnecting the believers with their Creator through knowledge, reflection, and devotion. He s that true worship is not merely performing rituals, but understanding who Allah is, loving Him, fearing Him, and calling upon Him through His Names

Generosity and the Qur’an: Preparing the Heart for Ramadan

by Shaykh Anwar Mady

Allah rewards goodness with goodness. Stories from earlier nations illustrate how forgiveness, easing others’ debts, and showing mercy can lead to Allah’s mercy on the Day of Judgement. Sheikh Anwar urges the congregation to enter Ramadan with renewed sincerity, generosity, and devotion to the Qur’an, praying for Allah’s acceptance and guidance.

Lessons from Sha‘bān : Understanding Trials, Obedience, and the Honour of the Muslim Ummah

By Shaykh Anwar Mady

This khutbah highlights the importance of taqwā (God‑consciousness) and encourages worshippers to seize the “breezes of mercy” that Allah grants in special seasons throughout the year. It focuses particularly on the month of Sha‘bān, explaining that it is a time in which people are often heedless. Yet, it is a month beloved to the Prophet ﷺ, who fasted during it more than in any other month besides Ramadan.