Hajj Reflections 4 – transformation and tests

Khutbah

Transformation Hajj is not a tick box exercise. Allah Almighty uses Hajj as training for us to change our bad habits. It’s not about ticking ...

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Hajj Reflections 2 – on Ihram, Tawaf and Saee

Khutbah

Spiritual dimension of Ihram (over the dimension of desires) Hajj is a special journey to al-akhirah (the life Hereafter) just as salah is a journey to heavens. When performing Hajj it ...

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Liars and oppressive leaders

Khutbah

Don’t side with liars In an authentic hadith, Khabbab bin Al-Aratt reported: I was sitting next to the door of the Prophet (peace be on ...

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Choosing a partner to the afterlife. Finding Mr or Miss Right

Khutbah, Quran Blog

Understanding the deeper purpose of marriage and entering into it with the right partner   Allah Almighty mentioned in Surah Nisa: But if you want ...

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How to be patient. 8 ways to improve your sabr

Khutbah, Quran Blog

Sabr – An Active State Many people think that sabr is a passive state. Of waiting patiently. Sabr is more than this. Sabr is an active ...

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Relying on Allah

Khutbah

Trusting Allah Reliance on Allah is the core of imaan Allah Almighty loves those who rely on Him. He loves them because it is the ...

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Fixing broken families – where are you on the tranquility-o-metre?

Khutbah

Love is the fortress for our children   And among His signs that He created for you, from among yourselves mates, to dwell with them ...

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(2:286) Why is my life so difficult?

Q&A, Quran Blog

The Wisdom Your Difficulties in Life Why are we tested? Why me? What did I do to deserve this? The Messenger has believed in what ...

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Adam’s Rib – Resolving conflicts with kindness

Khutbah

Turn differences to strengths The Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) said: ‘Treat women kindly. Woman has been created from a rib and the most ...

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Free will, guidance and destiny explained

Quran Blog

Is guidance restricted?   Indeed, those who have believed then disbelieved, then believed, then disbelieved, and then increased in disbelief – never will Allah forgive ...

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