Category Archives: Virtues and Vices

In today’s khutbah, we shall have a look at how we, as Muslims, should act towards people of other faiths and what our relationship with them should be. We will see that the Qur’an teaches us to accept and respect diversity. Accordingly, as faithful Muslims we should be concerned to engage in dialogue. By “engaging in dialogue” I mean making an effort to get to know people of other faiths and cultures and to interact, speak and work with them in a respectful and friendly manner. Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

In previous sermons we talked about lying. Let us today look at the attribute of trustworthiness and what it means in a life of a believing person. Trustworthiness is an attribute of Allah Himself, as the Qur’an says:

“He is Allah—there is no deity but Him. He is the King, the Most Pure, the Perfect Peace, the Trustworthy, the Safe guarder, the Almighty, the Compeller, the Supremely Great. Glory be to Allah above all that they associate with Him.” (Al-Hashr, 59:23) Continue reading →

Today I would like to talk about one of the most important topics in Islam. This khutbah will discuss the topic of love, as in loving one another for the sake of Allah (SWT).
In today’s society we have many ways of making friends and meeting friends. Friendship bonds are made at school, college, university, work and now increasingly on social media sites. We all have friends that we share common interests with who make us feel comfortable and happy. Continue reading →

The Qur’an is full of suggestions and guidance in attaining good manners in our lives. A few of them are as follows:
‘Respect and honour all human beings irrespective of their religion, colour, race, sex, language, status, property, birth.’ (17:70)
‘Choose the best words to speak and say them in the best possible way.’ (17:53, 2:83) Continue reading →

This week’s khutba will be on pride and arrogance. Pride is a disease that Allah and his messenger have warned us against with great seriousness. It is a characteristic related to Shaitan, as Allah says in the holy Qur’an: “And remember when we said to the Angels : prostrate yourselves before Adam and they prostrated except Iblis, he refused and was proud and was one of disbelievers.” (sura 2 verse 34) Continue reading →

All these verses give note that Muslims do not coerce people; they must present the message to them in the most gentle and clear way, invite them to the truth and do their best in presenting and conveying the message of God to humanity. But it is up to people to accept or not to accept the message for themselves. Allah says, “And say, ‘The truth is from your Lord, so whosoever wants let him believe and whosoever wants let him deny’” (An-Nahl 16:29). Continue reading →

This week’s khutba is linked to the importance of sabr (patience) and its virtues in our religion Islam. The Arabic word sabr implies many shades of meaning, which is impossible to comprehend in one English word. It implies (1) patience in the sense of being thorough, not hasty; (2) patient perseverance, constancy, steadfastness, firmness of purpose; (3) systematic as opposed to spasmodic or chance action; (4) a cheerful attitude of resignation and understanding in sorrow, defeat, or suffering, as opposed to murmuring or rebellion. Continue reading →