What is Shariah* One of the buzzwords we hear these days is ‘Shariah.’ Much publicity and confusion surrounds this loaded term. Most people who speak against Shariah do not really understand it. There are forces that are trying to polarize our communities and create a division, not only between Muslims and non-Muslims but also among … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, Brothers and sisters! We have gathered here for the sole purpose of seeking the pleasure of Allah (SWT). Allah must come first in our lives. It is with His blessings that all good and righteous deeds … [Read more…]
Assalamu alaikum – “Peace be on all of you.” It’s wonderful to have you here at the Islamic Organization of North America. It is so rewarding to get together to build awareness and to gain understanding of the people of various faith traditions and cultures living around you. I hope and pray that we continue … [Read more…]
We are highly honored and very pleased to have with us Dr. Lance Miller and his students from Central Michigan University who took the trouble of coming to our mosque to observe the way Muslims pray in congregation, and to discuss the topic of ‘Death and Afterlife’ from the Islamic perspective. It was in … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين. Insha’Allah, in today’s khatira, I intend speaking on the topic of “Fear of Allah and hope in Allah.” Let us try to understand what these two terms “fear” and “hope” actually mean when used in respect of our relationship with Allah (SWT). … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين. Brothers and sisters! In today’s khatira, I want to share some thoughts with you on the concept of empathy in Islam. What is empathy? It is the ability to recognize, understand and share the feelings of others. It is like walking in … [Read more…]
AMDA’s First Annual Youth Conference – March 4th & 5th, 2016 Transcript of the opening remarks delivered by Dr. Munawar Haque on March 04, 2016 on occasion of AMDA’s First Annual Youth Conference الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu, Alhamdulillah, I’m so … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, Brothers and sisters! I am honored to be amongst you. We have gathered here for the sole purpose of seeking the pleasure of Allah (SWT). Allah must come first in our lives. It is with His … [Read more…]
My dear brothers and sisters! We all want to be blessed. We feel good when someone says, “God bless you!” Have we asked ourselves what a blessing really is or what does it mean to be blessed? In my khatira today, I wish to share some thoughts with you on what being blessed really means. … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين We are in the sacred month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar. We welcome this New Hijri year and pray that Allah (SWT), in his infinite grace and mercy blesses us and keeps us busy with deeds that will … [Read more…]
