Charity of Eid-ul-fitr
Allah SWT says in the Glorious Quran: The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new moon of]…
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Trust placed in us by Allah (God)
Allah SWT says in Sura Al-Ahzab, ayat 72: Truly, We did offer “Al Amanah” (which translates to the trust or moral responsibility or honesty and all the duties which Allah has ordained) to the heavens and the earth, and the…
Ramadan Tips
Allah SWT says in Sura Al-Baqara, ayat 183: O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous Dear brothers and sisters, the month of…
Ramadan
My dear brothers and sisters, the month of Ramadhan is upon us. This month has the potential to carry so much weight for us into the next life. Repeatedly, Allah SWT talks of repentance in the Quran and one example…
Mid Shaban
As we all know from a previous khutba, this is a month that we should not overlook. We are now in the month of Sha’ban and the month carries a lot of blessing in many different ways. However, there is…
Rights of the Neighbour in Islam
Allah SWT says in the glorious Quran in Sura An-Nisa, ayat 36: Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at…
The month of Shaban
With the month of Ramadhan approaching fast, it is easy to focus on this month as it comes with the usual levels of excitement. However, often we overlook the month preceding it and that is the month of Sha’ban. Sha’ban…
The Evil Eye
The Evil Eye’ is not a new concept or one that is local to a given community. It has various names all over the world from ‘Ayn-al-hasad’ in Arabic, or ‘Chashm-e-budd’ in Urdu. These terms refer to a gaze…
Innovations in the sacred month of Rajab
Allah SWT says in Sura Al-Imran ayat 31&32: Say, O Muhammed, “If you should love Allah, the follow me, so Allah will love you and forgive your sins. And Allah is forgiving and merciful. Say “Obey Allah and…
Jesus (Peace be upon him)
Muslims respect and revere Jesus (peace be upon him) and as part of our faith and beliefs, regard him as one of the greatest of Allah SWT’s messengers to mankind. The topic of Jesus in Islam is discussed often amongst…