Role of Masjid and Role of Imam Transcript of the Talk delivered by Dr Munawar Haque on Friday, January 10, 2014 on the occasion of his appointment as the Head of Religious Affairs and Activities at AMDA Masjid الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Brothers and sisters, Assalamu … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Brothers and sisters, Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, I intend to share some thoughts with you on the importance of studying the sirah of the noblest and the greatest of all souls, ever to be born; the most influential human being … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين In today’s khatira, I intend to share with you some thoughts on one of the most common ailments of the modern age, and that is stress. It is a condition that causes physical, mental, or emotional strain. There are many kinds of illnesses … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين. I intend sharing with you some thoughts on the subject of gratitude, thankfulness and gratefulness to Allah (SWT). What is gratitude all about? What is its importance? What are its benefits? How to attain it? Gratitude is at the core of … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين There is a book published in 2003. It is called ‘Don’t be Sad’. It is authored by Aaidh ibn Abdullah al-Qarni. It is a very practical and inspirational book for anyone who is depressed or feeling sad. This book makes you take … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Brothers and sisters! If we examine the trials and tribulations all over the world, we’ll find that they are rooted in human hearts. The desire to exploit, the urge to dominate, the inordinate love of wealth, power and status, hypocrisy, jealousy, needless … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين If we were to look for an Islamic definition of productivity, it can probably be summarized in the word “barakah” or blessing. Yet barakah has somehow become a lost treasure these days; everyone’s looking for it, but hardly anyone seems to find … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Brothers and sisters! I wish to share with you some thoughts on the topic of faith or iman. Iman in Islamic theology denotes a believer’s faith in the metaphysical aspects of Islam. In order to understand the real meaning of iman, it is necessary … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين. There are times when we feel the pain, confusion, and anguish for what the Muslim ummah is going through. Muslims are suffering from instability, persecution, oppression, injustices, and senseless wars. Innocent men, women, and children are being killed. How should we process … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين. In sha Allah, in today’s khatira, I intend to share some thoughts with you on the concept of ikhlas or sincerity, which is an essential part of Islam. What is ikhlas? It is the intention to please Allah in whatever we do. … [Read more…]
