1. The Messenger taught Special Manners for the Khateeb and the Audience 1) Abdullah ibn Salaam says ”I heard the, blessed Messenger saying from the pulpit on Friday “you should have two pieces of garment for the Friday other than…
The virtues & greatness of Friday Prayer
Al-Jum’ah is derived from the verb Ijtama which means the gathering together of people. Friday prayer is Fardh un-Ainun i.e. it is compulsory for every individual who is able to fulfill it’s conditions. It consists of two units of prayer as…
Eleven Important Terms of Fiqh
The following is a list of the most important eleven terms in Islamic law. These are the eleven categories of the rulings arranged according to their degree of importance. (1) Al-Fardh – The Obligation This is a ruling that must…
Eid ul-Fitr Khutbah 2005
All praise is for the Lord of the Universe and His blessings upon his choicest servant Muhammad (SAW) Dear brothers, you must not disassociate yourself from the Muslim community. You are neither superior nor inferior then anyone else. We are all one,…
Spirituality of Hajj: Personal Experiences and Reflections
The most noble aim for any believer is to tirelessly seek the Divine pleasure and in that search, every aspect of his life should be attuned to pleasing Allah and doing everything for His sake. The disciples of the blessed…
Hajj: Going back to the roots
Having invested their life savings for this spiritual journey, pilgrims simply don the simple Ihram – two pieces of white cloth symbolising the equality of all men and a potent reminder of our death, as there will be the shroud. We face…
