Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) has taught us many du’as and adhkar that relieve us from sadness, anxiety and depression. Why not turn our worries into ibadah with these few simple du’as and adhkar. The Prophet (SAW) said, “Whoever does a lot of Istighfar, Allah will provide him a way out of each concern … [Read more…]
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu. Peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon all of you.” I am Munawar Haque, the Imam of this Masjid, and one of the members and servants of this community. I feel truly blessed to be a part of this gathering. I welcome all of you, especially our new … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Brothers and sisters! It is sad but true that by and large, Muslims have abandoned the Qur’an. Had it not been so, the Muslim Ummah would not be in the crisis, in which it finds itself today. In order to rectify our … [Read more…]
Brothers and sisters! Very often we find that there are different interpretations of Islamic rulings followed by different sects, groups, movements, and schools of thought within Islam. Even though these differences are usually on minor issues, yet they give rise to confusion in the minds of many Muslims, both young and old and make them … [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 very briefly some thoughts on the Islamic teachings on death and afterlife. Death is a reality that awaits all human beings; rather all creatures. Whether or not there will be a life … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Brothers and sisters! Perhaps you are aware that AMDA will be holding its first Sirah Conference on Dec 1st and 2nd inshaAllah. I thought I would share with you in today’s khatira some of the reasons why knowledge about Sirah is important … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Assalamu alaikum everyone, I have been asked to share some thoughts with you on an important aspect of the many aspects of the blessed life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), and that is his role as a murabbi. Murabbi means a counselor, … [Read more…]
Principles of Success in Light of the Seerah (Excepted from the writings of Maulana Wahiduddin Khan—a noted Islamic Scholar and Peace Activist) الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين It is a well-known fact that the Prophet of Islam—Muhammad (SAW) was the most successful man in the entire human … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Alhamdulillah, we are all Muslims. We say, we claim, and we believe that we have submitted ourselves to the will of Allah (SWT). But let us ask ourselves with full sincerity; have we actually humbled and submitted ourselves to Him? If we … [Read more…]
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Brothers and sisters! Our spiritual life has different dynamics. The ups and downs of our spiritual life depend a great deal on many things in life. In today’s khatira I want to share with you how even the food we eat can … [Read more…]
