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From Jamaatu Noor – (Antwerp, Belgium)

Every single day, in every unit of our prayer, we ask Allah to guide us to the straight path. But how do we actually walk that path? In this khutbah, Sheik Abdullah Bah explores the essential role of seeking knowledge in choosing and staying on the straight path (Sirat al-Mustaqim).

The imam emphasizes that we cannot truly follow a path if we do not know where it is. Seeking knowledge is the compass that directs our steps, helping us distinguish between truth and falsehood, and between the Sunnah and innovation. Without knowledge, a believer is vulnerable to misguidance, easily swayed by emotions or the pressures of society.

Drawing from the Qur'an and Sunnah, this sermon is a powerful reminder that knowledge and action must go hand in hand. It calls us to dedicate ourselves to learning our deen, to asking Allah for guidance with sincerity, and to ensuring that every step we take in this life is rooted in the clear guidance of Islam.

📍 Jamaatu Noor
Antwerp, Belgium

📅 Date: October 30, 2026

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From Jamaatu Noor Mosque – (Antwerp, Belgium)

This khutbah reflects on the profound sacrifices of the early generations of Muslims—the Muhajirun who left behind their homes, their wealth, and their families for the sake of their faith. The imam reminds us that they did not migrate for worldly gain, but solely seeking the pleasure of Allah and His Messenger -5-12.

He highlights the story of Mus'ab ibn Umayr—a young man who had everything: wealth, status, beauty, and the finest clothes. He was known as the most handsome young man in Mecca, wearing custom-made garments and shoes from Yemen as a sign of his affluence -1-17. Yet when the light of Islam entered his heart, he gave it all up. He was appointed the first ambassador of Islam, sent to Medina to prepare the city for the coming migration -9. At the Battle of Uhud, he carried the banner of Islam. When his right hand was severed, he took the flag in his left. When his left hand was severed, he held it with his arms until he was martyred—never letting the flag fall -17.

The imam connects these stories to our own lives, asking: What are we sacrificing for our deen? Are we willing to give up comfort, status, or convenience for the sake of Allah? A powerful reminder that the sacrifices of the past generation should inspire our own commitment today.

📍 Jamaatu Noor Mosque
Vliegenstraat 2C
2060 Antwerp, Belgium

📅 Date: September 18, 2026