The politics of democracy are the politics of deceit. Simultaneous scandals raging in the centres of power in Canada, the US, and the UK only serve as current examples of this fact. However, the greatest problem is that the politicians in the Muslim lands blindly emulate such politics of deceit. Only Islam has the ability … Continue reading Democracy: The Politics of Deceit
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Dreams in the Scale of Islam (الرؤى والمنامات في ميزان الإسلام)
First Khutbah O people! The son of Aadam has a great desire and an enflamed interest regarding the unseen, whether it is related to the past or the future, and refusing to accept that such a phenomenon exists, is ignoring a fact of life. People’s obsession with such phenomena is related to how close they … Continue reading Dreams in the Scale of Islam (الرؤى والمنامات في ميزان الإسلام)
Interfaith (وحدة الأديان)
First Khutbah: If a trustworthy person told one of us something about a matter which concerns him, he would believe him and start basing his actions on this piece of information. The more trustworthy this person is, the more we would believe him and not doubt the information that he provides. O Muslims! If we … Continue reading Interfaith (وحدة الأديان)
Importance of ‘Aqidah
The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, informed Mu'adh bin Jabal, when he was going to the land of Yemen, "You are going to a people from the People of the Book. Let the first thing that you call them to be the worship of Allah. If they acknowledge Allah, then inform them that Allah has … Continue reading Importance of ‘Aqidah
Ikhlas (Sincerity): A Necessary Condition of Ibadah
As for ikhlas, then that is one of the meanings of the testimony "there is nothing which has the right to ibadah except Allah" in that youribadah should be exclusively and sincerely for Allah. Iman by itself is not sufficient for our ibadah to be accepted by Allah. Rather it is necessary that your action is out of iman in Allah and complete ikhlas to Him so … Continue reading Ikhlas (Sincerity): A Necessary Condition of Ibadah
Good Conduct (حسن الخلق)
All praise is due to Allaah, the Beneficent and the Merciful. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and companions. Brothers in faith! Fear Allaah, obey Him and beware of His punishment. Fellow Muslims! One of the goals of Islaam is the establishment and fulfilment of Allaah’s rights upon mankind, and … Continue reading Good Conduct (حسن الخلق)
Death is enough as an Admonition (كفى بالموت واعظاً)
First Khutbah O People! I advise myself and you to fear Allaah, for he who does not fear Allaah will go astray. Allaah says that which means: “O you who have believed, if you fear Allaah, He will grant you a criterion,” (Al-Anfaal: 29), to judge between right and wrong. Servants of Allaah! He who fears punishment, … Continue reading Death is enough as an Admonition (كفى بالموت واعظاً)
Bitter Consequences of Sin
It is essential to know that sins and acts of disobedience are, necessarily, very harmful. Their harm effects upon the heart are akin to the harmful effects of poison upon the body, though the effects vary in their levels and intensities. So is there any evil or harm in this world, or in the Hereafter, … Continue reading Bitter Consequences of Sin
Al-Ikhwah (The Bonds of Brotherhood)
As Muslims, our faith is not complete, and our worship is not sufficient, until we have built the strong bonds of brotherhood amongst ourselves. This fact is frequently forgotten by many Muslims, and these bonds are broken over minor disputes and arguments. This article discusses the importance of brotherhood in Islam, with evidence from the … Continue reading Al-Ikhwah (The Bonds of Brotherhood)
Reality of Democracy
What is democracy and what are its origins? Democracy is the principle of the mastership of the people; and that mastership is an absolute and a supreme authority. This authority consists in the people's right to choose their leaders and legislate whatever laws they want. The people usually practice this authority through delegation, by electing … Continue reading Reality of Democracy
