In this particularly instructive khutba, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin discusses the four things that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised people to do as soon as he ﷺ arrived in Madinah. Ustadh Amjad also provides practical suggestions on how to implement this Prophetic advice easily.

So much of what we do, such as school or work, is because we want to be ‘happy’. We talk a lot about happiness, but it is an elusive concept. In this khutba, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explains that the real question is: What does it mean to be alive?

Continuing the discussion from last Jumua on the dhikr laa ilaaha illallah, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explains that the way to actualize the realities of laa ilaaha illallah is found through the most beloved of creation, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He also answers the question why there are so many Prophetic du’as (supplications) in Islam.

"There is no life except the life of the Hereafter.”

In this Jumua Khutba, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explains why we should seek the good pleasure of Allah the Exalted in every moment and in every state. He also discusses the benefits of the dhikr (remembrance) laa ilaaha illallah and the meanings to have in one’s heart when repeating those words.

In this last Jumua of Ramadan 1442 (2021) with only a few days left of this blessed month, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus provides several gems of parting advice. He begins with a discussion of the Divine Gentleness in which the obligatory fast is presented in the Qur’an (2:183-85) and the etiquettes one should have with Allah the Exalted (2:186). He then explains why muraqaba (vigilance) leads to comprehensive good. And finally, he tells us what intentions we should make in these last few days.

As the last ten nights of Ramadan approach and believers actively seek the blessed Laylatul Qadr (Night of Great Worth), Ustadh Amjad Tarsin reminds us that the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ was to strive even harder in ibadah (worship) during this time, anticipating the unique Divine gifts that are possible. He also mentions how to make oneself ready to receive these gifts and recites several powerful du’as particular to this time, recognizing that Allah the Exalted always has infinitely more to give.

As we enter the second ten days of Ramadan, the days of forgiveness, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus explains Imam al-Ghazali’s three degrees of fasting: the fast of the common folk, the fast of the elect, and the fast of the elect of the elect. Shaykh Yahya focuses on the fast of the elect (or righteous) and its six practices to encourage us to strive for a higher level of fasting and its potential rewards. He also mentions the greatest sign that an act is accepted by Allah the Exalted and gives a du’a (supplication) to recite asking for this acceptance.

“The seeker is not truly a seeker until he finds in the Qur’an all that seeks.”

As this blessed month of Ramadan begins, it is a good time to access our relationship with the Qur’an. It has been said that to gage one’s state with Allah the Exalted, one should look at his or her connectiveness with the Qur’an. In this Khubah, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin relates an inspiring story of a Companion whose recitation of the Qur’an drew angels near to him. He also explains what one can do to connect, reconnect, or enhance one’s connection with the Qur’an.

After discussing the virtues of Ramadan and the fruits of fasting, Ustadh Amjad provides a list of practical steps to prepare oneself and one’s environment in order to enhance one’s ability to take advantage of the unique blessings this sacred month offers.

“Whoever hurts a Muslim has hurt me. And whoever hurts me has hurt Allah.”

Continuing with his short series on the rights of Muslims on other Muslims in preparation for Ramadan, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus mentions numerous hadith that unequivocally demonstrate that believers have a sanctity that other believers must uphold.