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The Death of George Floyd has again reminded of the injustice and oppression of the African American Community.

The viral footage of a police officer kneeling upon George's neck as he protests "I Cant Breathe" reminds of several other incidences with the common theme of racism.

Why does this keep happening!

What is THE ONLY DECISIVE solution to the RACISM problem?

Eid ul Fitr Khutbah

Ramadan 2020 was quite unique due to the world’s current situation.

Many Muslims were concerned about how to perform their  Ramadan rituals due to the COVID-19 restrictions.

SubhanAllah, the Khateeb enlightens on how Allah(swt) gave us blessings this Ramadan 2020 more than ever

Please share this very short yet profound look at Ramadan 2020.

Eid Mubaraak from Islampodcasts.com!

Taqabbal Allahu minnaa wa minkum

May Allah (swt) accept our fasts, our prayers, our sadqa, our zakat, all of our ibaadah, and all of our acts of life that our done in obedience to Him (swt).

May Allah (swt) forgive all of our sins and give us the strength to continue to obey Him (swt) in all aspects of our lives.

May Allah (swt) make us from the people of Jannah. Aameen

May Allah (swt) forgive the sins of those of us who are no longer alive and may He (swt) accept them in Jannah. Ameen.

May Allah (swt) make us all successful in this Duniya and in the Akira.

May Allah (swt) make our DEEN SUPREME and may he(swt) help us all to carry the message through our efforts for the sake of Allah swt for the Ummah! AAMEEN

Eid Mubarak to you and your families!

Eid Mubarak to the noble Ummah of Muhammad (ﷺ)!

 

 

Taraweeh Reflections Source (Complete Playlist)::https://tinyurl.com/y8xne5yd

The speaker continues detailed descriptions of the heat of the Battle of Uhud in Part 2.

In the midst of describing the battle, the speaker enlightens us on a very important point on how Muslims are to view life (in general) and the relationships we keep in life according to Islam.

The speaker takes us through step by step through combat providing us clear vision of the lessons we should take.

One of the greatest lessons from the Battle of Uhud was that of the neglect of the Archers.  This incident is explained in great detail with reference to the lessons we as Muslims must take today.  Furthermore, the speaker describes the actions of the three types of fighters and their intent to provide us an understanding of the motivations when carrying the dawah.

The most frightening hour of battle was that incident where the beloved Prophet (ﷺ) was injured.  A detailed analysis of some of the Sahabah (RA) who showed unprecedented heroism and marvelous sacrifices to shield and protect the Prophet (ﷺ) is discussed.

As the Battle drew to a close, the sight of the martyrs was extremely heart-breaking for the Muslim and the Prophet Muhammad(ﷺ)- yet the speaker takes us through the understanding of the lessons that we can take today for our own lives.

Surah Mulk encapsulates what our purpose in life must be. It helps us to reflect upon our weak and needy nature, in comparison to the might and power of Allah (swt). It reminds us to seek excellence in all we do, from personal ibaadah to enjoining good and forbidding evil. And finally, it reminds us of our ultimate meeting with Allah (swt).

Juz’u `Amma – Part 30 of the Qur'an

Recitation of Juz’u  ‘Amma by Hafiz Shams & Asad

Juz’u  ‘Amma  is  the  most  commonly  recited  and  memorized  portion  of  the  Qur’ān.  It contains thirty-seven sūrahs, all of which were revealed in Makkah with the exception of al-Bayyinah and an-Naṣr.  Because these sūrahs were revealed during the earliest stages of the prophetic mission and were being recited primarily to an audience of unbelievers and skeptics, their objective is to awaken the unconscious and implant faith in the heart.  Varying in length, all are relatively short sūrahs with essentially similar themes.

These early revelations came in powerful language consisting of short, concise but eloquent sentences; their literary style was so unique that it attracted a great deal of attention.  Logical evidences supported the universal truths expressed within them.  Their verses exposed the errors  of  the  idolaters  and  criticized  their  blind adherence  to  a  religion  of  unsanctioned customs.  They convey basic principles of morality, ethics and righteous conduct taught by all prophets as an indispensable part of

Allah's (سبحانه وتعالى) religion.  And they refute the misconception that man is self-sufficient, independent of Allah (سبحانه وتعالى)and unaccountable to Him.

As is generally the case with Makkan revelation, the emphasis in Juz’u ‘Amma is on essential beliefs – in particular, the issues of tawḥeed, the Prophethood of Muhammad (ﷺ) and the life after death.  Al-Qiyāmah (the Resurrection) is described vividly in several of its sūrahs as a terrifying, overwhelming event.  Ibn ‘Umar reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) had said,  "Whoever would  like  to  perceive  the  Day  of  Resurrection  as  if  with  his  own  eyes  may  recite  Sūrahs  at-Takweer, al-Infiṭār and al-Inshiqāq."53  Subject matter includes: the creative power of Allah(سبحانه وتعالى)as observed in the phenomena of nature on earth and in the heavens, the inevitable  and complete manifestation of that power in the Hereafter, the Lord's mercy and countless favors to mankind, the arrogance and ingratitude shown by most of mankind, the consequences of belief and denial, threat against evildoers and promise of reward for the righteous.

There are also some brief references to earlier prophets and divine retribution upon those who opposed them. The  unbelievers  are  admonished  for  their  ignorance  and  immorality, their  opposition  to  truth  and  their  persecution  of the  believers.

Allah(سبحانه وتعالى) warns that every individual will be held fully accountable for his actions and intentions at the final account and judgment, and that each will find just recompense for his deeds, both good and evil, in an eternal life to come.

Text Source: Juz’u `Amma – Part 30 of the Qur'an -A Basic Study Compiled by Umm Muhammad

Beyond the five pillars- As much as Salah, Hajj, Zakah and Saum are of great importance and benefit, we must take everything the Qur'an and Sunnah ordained us to, extending the above to protecting the orphans, ensuring mass wealth doesn't end up in the hands of a few and establishing safety and security across the globe.

No doubt some of Allah's favours do include our food, homes, families, jobs and health. However are those without these, not favoured by Allah (swt)? Not at all, we must acknowledge the biggest favour of all from Allah - Emaan! A belief which has taken us from darkness into light, baatil into haqq and from backwardness to prosperity!

Islam holds the alternative to the dismal situation faced by the many today. Be that the low wages, high inflation, fickle money-orientated culture, career politics, dire public service or much more. This alternative is right in front of us, in the book of Allah (swt), the Quran.

Youth Presentation- Supplication (Dua) for the Laylatul-Qadr-Night of Power - (REPOST)

Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) in Surah Al-Qadr and the Prophet in many hadiths talk about the majesty of Laylatul Qadr, the ‘Night of Power’. It is a night of great mercy, rewards and blessings from our Rabb (سبحانه وتعالى); a night where acts of worship and good deeds performed are worth more than a 1,000 months (83 years) of worship – a whole LIFETIME of ibadaat; and a night of great forgiveness from Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) for our sins. SubhanAllah!

Insha'Allah let's take full advantage of this night and utilize this audio to recite and memorize one of the great supplications (duas) that can undoubtedly lead us to Jannah.

It was narrated from 'Aishah (May God be pleased with her) that she said:

"O Messenger of Allah, what do you think I should say in my supplication, if I come upon the Night of Value ?" He said: "Say: O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me.'"

(Reported by at-Tirmidhi)

Phonetic: Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa, fa'fu 'anni

Arabic:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ العَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

The significance of this Night of Power is that it marked the revelation of the Glorious Qur’an and the birth of a COMPREHENSIVE DEEN that brought with it solutions to every problem that mankind would face as individuals, as a society– be it spiritual, moral, economic, family, social, legal, or political. These solutions from the Deen of Islam are unmatched to anything that mankind can produce! We pray that Allah(سبحانه وتعالى) accepts from all of us our fast, Qiyam, and all worship and good deeds. Aameen.

 

Video: https://www.deenone.com/