Hajj, Journey of the Forgiven Sin
“The first [Sacred] House that was dedicated for people [to worship their Lord] is that one in Bacca, and which is full of blessings and guidance for all mankind. In it are manifest signs, including the station where Abraham stood, and whoever enters it is safe;– and [in that regard,] Allah has made the pilgrimage
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Purify Your Garment
“Glorify your Lord, purify your clothing, shun idol worship, do not barter good deeds for superior value, and exercise patience towards your Lord. “﴾Quran 74:3-7) يَا أَيُّهَا الْمُدَّثِّرُ قُمْ فَأَنذِرْ وَرَبَّكَ فَكَبِّرْ وَثِيَابَكَ فَطَهِّرْ وَالرُّجْزَ فَاهْجُرْ وَلَا تَمْنُن تَسْتَكْثِرُ وَلِرَبِّكَ فَاصْبِرْ Friday Khutba sermon delivered September 18th, 2015 at Masjidun-Noor, the 5th of Zil-Jijja 1436 Hijri.
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Mina 1436, a Sign from your Lord
“During such sacred months, whoever pledges to perform the pilgrimage must respect its sanctity by observing abstinence, and by shunning obscenity and arguments while on pilgrimage – whatever good you do, Allah knows it – and take the needed provisions with you, though piety is the best of provisions, and fear Me, O people of
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ADMONITION, A LESSON FOR THE PIOUS
“This [Revelation] is a clear Statement for all people, guidance, and a keen exhortation for those who take heed.” ﴾Quran 3:138) هَـذَا بَيَانٌ لِّلنَّاسِ وَهُدًى وَمَوْعِظَةٌ لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ Friday Khutba sermon delivered October 2nd, 2015 at Masjidun-Noor, the 19th of Zil-Jijja 1436 Hijri.
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Lessons from Hijra Immigration
“Whoever emigrates for the sake of the Divine Sovereign Lord, he will find on earth ample refuge and vastness.” ﴾Quran 4:100) وَمَن يُهَاجِرْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّـهِ يَجِدْ فِي الْأَرْضِ مُرَاغَمًا كَثِيرًا وَسَعَةً Friday Khutba sermon delivered October 9th, 2015 at Masjidun-Noor, the 25th of Zil-Jijja 1436 Hijri.
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I’tikaaf, the Spiritual Retreat
“This is the way of your father Abraham. He is the one who earlier named you Muslims, and in this [Book] as well.” ﴾Quran 22:78﴿ مِّلَّةَ أَبِيكُمْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ ۚ هُوَ سَمَّاكُمُ الْمُسْلِمِينَ مِن قَبْلُ ﴿٧٨﴾ (سورة الحج 22) Friday Khutba sermon delivered July 3rd, 2015 at Masjidun-Noor, the 16th of Ramadan 1436 Hijri
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Lailat-ul-Qadr, the Night of Destiny
“The Night of Destiny is certainly more rewarding than a thousand months [of devotion].” ﴾Quran 97:2﴿ إِنَّا أَنزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ * وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ * لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ Friday Khutba sermon delivered July 10th, 2015 at Masjidun-Noor, the 23rd of Ramadan 1436 Hijri
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Be With Allah [SWT]
” If you happen to cross by the meadows of Paradise, then indulge yourselves thereat; enjoy the comfort.”﴾Hadith﴿ يقول رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إِذَا مَرَرْتُمْ بِرِيَاضِ الْجَنَّةِ فَارْتَعُوا. قَالُوا: وَمَا رِيَاضُ الْجَنَّةِ؟ قَالَ: مَجَالِسُ الذِّكْرِ Friday Khutba sermon delivered July 17th, 2015 at Masjidun-Noor, the 23rd of Ramadan 1436 Hijri
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The Divine Generous and Most Gracious Lord
” Use what Allah gives you [here] for your own benefits in the abode of the hereafter, do not forget your chances in this world, and be good as Allah has been good to you, .”﴾Quran 28:77﴿ وَابْتَغِ فِيمَا آتَاكَ اللَّـهُ الدَّارَ الْآخِرَةَ ۖ وَلَا تَنسَ نَصِيبَكَ مِنَ الدُّنْيَا ۖ وَأَحْسِن كَمَا أَحْسَنَ اللَّـهُ إِلَيْكَ
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Call On Him By His Most Holy Names
” To Allah belong the most beautiful names. Invoke Him by them, and leave alone those who profane His Names. They will soon receive a just retribution for what they have committed.”﴾Quran 7:180﴿ وَلِلَّـهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا Friday Khutba sermon delivered July 24th, 2015 at Masjidun-Noor, the 8th of Shawwal 1436 Hijri
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