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Volunteerism

Posted on June 1, 2011 by FridaySermonsEdit

Today our khutbah will be about volunteering as it is National Volunteering Week this week and it is important that we reflect upon the teachings of the Qur’an and examples set by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) concerning this humanitarian activity. Continue reading →

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Contemplating Death and the Hereafter

Posted on May 18, 2011 by FridaySermonsEdit

Today’s topic will be about life, death and the hereafter.
Allah (SWT) says in the Qur’an: “All that exists on earth will perish
Save the face of your Lord with its magnificence and glory” Continue reading →

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The Value of Intention in Islam

Posted on May 11, 2011 by FridaySermonsEdit

We all know that we are responsible for all that we do. Have you considered how and if we are responsible for what we think?
We, as Muslims, sometimes forget the element of thought and intention, and think that it is simply doing good deeds and sacrificing our money and time that really matters. Continue reading →

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On the Occasion of the Royal Wedding

Posted on April 27, 2011 by FridaySermonsEdit

Today our hutbah will be about the importance of Marriage in Islam. I’m sure that you are all aware that today has been declared as an official national bank holiday to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. This is a perfect opportunity to remember the role of Marriage in Islam and therefore our khutbah today will be discussing what our duties are surrounding marriage. Continue reading →

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May Day

Posted on April 27, 2011 by FridaySermonsEdit

Next week is a public holiday due to May Day and in today’s Khutbah, I would like to take this opportunity to talk to you about the value of work and the rights of employees in Islam. May Day also known as International Workers Day, or Labour Day in other countries celebrates the achievements attained for the working people through campaigns for better working conditions. In the UK, May Day is generally viewed as a public holiday and is not a day used by political groups or collective organisations for protests. Continue reading →

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On World Health Day

Posted on April 6, 2011 by FridaySermonsEdit

Today our khutbah will be about the importance of good health as today is World Health Day and this is therefore a relevant issue for us to contemplate. We should express gratitude to Allah (SWT) for bestowing us with health as in Islam, health in considered as one of the greatest blessings after belief. Continue reading →

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Women in Islam and the Status of Mothers

Posted on April 1, 2011 by FridaySermonsEdit

Islam is one of the leading religions to give a very high status to women and may be the only religion to place mothers above all levels in humanity.
The status of women in Islam is unique and all rights are fully given. Even though in some Islamic countries the status of women has been degraded by the regional cultures, women and especially mothers are the most respected human beings in Islam. A famous saying of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is, “Paradise is at the feet of mothers.” Continue reading →

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Seeking Forgiveness

Posted on March 22, 2011 by FridaySermonsEdit

Today our khutbah will be about how to seek forgiveness and how to repent (make Tau’bah).

It is common for people to think that if they have disobeyed Allah (SWT) that they are amongst the sinners and will be punished for their wrong-doing. Whilst this is true Allah is most merciful and all-forgiving if you repent with sincerity and vow not to make the same mistakes again. Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day and the Rights of Women in Islam

Posted on March 9, 2011 by FridaySermonsEdit

In today’s khutbah, I would like to talk to you about women in Islam and their rights as 8th March was International Women’s Day and therefore a perfect time to contemplate what Islam dictates about woman. There is no discrimination between males and females in the Qur’an. Male and females have equal responsibility before the orders of Allah (SWT). Continue reading →

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Barakah

Posted on February 16, 2011 by FridaySermonsEdit

Today we shall talk about an important topic that we sometimes neglect. This topic is the issue of attaining Barakah from Allah (SWT).
Barakah can be described as a blessing or grace. It is not a state, it is a flow of blessings and grace. It is a word that often rolls from our tongues without us appreciating the true meaning and value of Barakah. Continue reading →

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