The context of the Meraj is that the messenger was in a state of sorrow. He is being persecuted by the people of his community, no one wants to accept Islam anymore, people are dying from the Muslim boycott, his protector, his uncle Abu Talib dies and his beloved wife Khadija who supported him for…Continue reading Meeting the Prophets during the Meraaj
Category: Khutba
Suhayl ibn Amr and his Family
Alhamdulillah we’re blessed to continue the Sahaba series and today it’s about a fascinating family of who become Muslim. The family of Suhayl ibn Amr Radiallahanhum. We’ll start off with his son, Abdullah ibn Suhayl ibn Amr. One night he goes out into the valleys of Makkah and sees Umar ibn al-Khattab there. He asks…Continue reading Suhayl ibn Amr and his Family
Abu Bakr Speech Biography
Alhamdulillah we covered the biography and virtues of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique last year. This time I wanna focus on the qualities of Abu Bakr and what makes him Afzal bashar bada’ anbiya. And subhanAllah, the secret is love. I wanna share a little on his relationship with the Prophet SAW. Abu Bakr was the…Continue reading Abu Bakr Speech Biography
Hazrat Ali Biography
Alhamdulillah what a great honour it is to share some of the virtues of Hazrat Ali. He needs no introduction as he’s such a companion that is alive in the hearts of many. He’s known as Asadullah, the lion of Allah and al Murtaza, the chosen one. He never bowed to an idol or saw…Continue reading Hazrat Ali Biography
Shaban Ramadan Speech
Assalamu Alaykum I just want to spend 10 minutes or so the fact that on this night the Angel of Death receives a scroll on which are the names of all those who are destined to die in the coming year. The companion ‘Ata’ bin Yasar said: “A man may plant crops, get married and…Continue reading Shaban Ramadan Speech
Month of Shaban
Alhamdulillah’s we have reached Sha’ban, which is one month away from Ramadhan. The Shahabas used to look forward to Ramadhan 6 month prior and once it ended, they used to remember it and miss it for 6 months. The Prophet (saw) said, ‘Rajab is the month of Allah, Sha’ban is my month and Ramadan is…Continue reading Month of Shaban
Khadija Al Kubra Biography
Mary the mother of Jesus is the best of women of the Heavens, and the worthiest woman of the earth is Khadija bint Khuwaylid. Khadija al-Kubra رضی اللہ عنھا was the wife of the Prophet ﷺ. Her full name was Khadija bint Khuwaylid. She was given the title, al-Kubra, because of her virtue and nobility.…Continue reading Khadija Al Kubra Biography
Abdul Qadir al Jilani Biography
Today’s programme is about Mahboob-e-Subhani, Sahib al-Maqamat wa’l-Karamat, Sayyid ahlul Tariqah, Muhiyuddin, wa Ghaus ul A’zam, Sultan ul Awlia ‘Abdul Qadir al-Jilani RA. Many of us have heard of this great name and this saint. He was born 400 years after the Prophet in a place called Jilan, which is northern Iran. His father dies…Continue reading Abdul Qadir al Jilani Biography
Hazrat Umar RA Biography
Today’s delivery is supposed to be a short biography of Hazrat Umar al Faruq. However, there is nothing short about Hazrat Umar. Whenever we think about Islamic sciences like fiqh and history or virtues like imaan and taqwa, then Umar is the one who exemplifies these. Because there’s not enough time to cover all these,…Continue reading Hazrat Umar RA Biography
Addressing people
Islam teaches Muslims to address people in the best possible way. In Surah Isra, “And tell My servants to say that which is best. Indeed, Satan induces enmity among them. Indeed, Satan is ever, to mankind, a clear enemy.” In a conversation or transaction, there’s two ways, somebody says or does something and the other…Continue reading Addressing people