الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Brothers and sisters! The month of Rajab has passed away and we have entered into the month of Sha’ban. In sha’Allah, after a few days, we will be entering into the month of Ramadan. My topic for tonight’s talk is: Month of … [Read more…]
Presenting Islam to Residents of Town Village Senior Living Complex, 4500 Dobry Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 April 17, 2015 Ladies and gentlemen! Let me greet you with the Islamic greetings: Assalamu Alaikum, which means “Peace be with you.” My name is Munawar Haque. I am the Imam or head of religious activities at the … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين. Brothers and sisters! We bid farewell to another year of the Hijrah. After the passing of the blessed month of Dhul-Hijjah, we are now in the sacred month of Muharram of the new Hijri year – 1436. Do we realize that the … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Alhamdulillah! It is Allah’s favor on us that we offered our Fajr payer in Jama’ah, and that we now gather here to discuss some of the teachings of our noble religion. I intend to share with you some thoughts on one of … [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 are in the month of Sha’ban, preparing ourselves to welcome Ramadan. Let me share some thoughts with you on some the unique aspects and features of Ramadan so that we are prepared … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Brothers and sisters! A few days back, we bid farewell to the holy month of Ramadan. The fasting is finished; the nightly prayers are over; the group gatherings to break the fast have vanished. That special feeling we have in our heart; … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, Brothers and Sisters! Let us be truly grateful and thankful to Allah (SWT). It is with His blessings alone that all good and righteous deeds happen. It is with His tawfiq that we have gathered here … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Brothers and sisters! What does it mean to be a friend or wali of Allah? Insha’Allah, I’ll share some thoughts with you on this topic. The Arabic word wali is indicative of several meanings, some of which are: protector, guardian, patron, supporter, … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين We are passing through the month of Rabi’ al-Awwal. It is the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Both, the birth and the death of Muhammad (SAW) are supposed to have taken place during this month, and both are said to … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Brothers and sisters, Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, It is with the blessings of Allah (SWT) that all good and righteous deeds happen. It is with His tawfiq that we have gathered here to perform our Fajr prayer in this Masjid. … [Read more…]
