The Merits of the Friday Prayer

Abu Huraira radhiAllahu ‘anhu reported the Messenger of Allah salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said, “The five prayers and from one Friday prayer to (the next) Friday prayer, is an expiation (of the sins committed in between them) if major sins are not committed.” [Saheeh Muslim, Vol. 1, p. 151-2, # 448] The reward which Allah…

Friday is the Day of ‘Eid

Muslims should be proud of their religion. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala has commanded the believers to follow the religion completely, otherwise if they miss any part of it intentionally, then they are straying on to the path of the Shaytan. As it is said in the Qur’an, يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا ادْخُلُوا فِي السِّلْمِ كَافَّةً…

The Purpose behind the Friday Prayer

“…Many people are unaware of what the etiquette of a Muslim on Friday should be and most are unaware of its significance. Most do not consider the Friday Prayer as obligatory, hence they miss it intentionally. Many people in Islamic countries are on holiday on this day, so they spend their time sleeping, or in…

[Sermons Series] ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab Warns against Believing in Soothsayers and Encourages Virtues

‘Umar radhiAllahu ‘anhu gave this sermon after praising Allah and thanking Him for His Favors. He said, “I recommend you to adhere to the taqwa of Allah, Who remains while everything else perishes. He honors His Auliyá' (loyal friends) on account of their obedience to Him and misguides His enemies on account of their disobedience…

[Sermons Series] A Sermon by Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq

A Sermon by Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq on Sincerity and Drawing Lessons Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq radhiAllahu ‘anhu gave a speech once and started it with praising Allah and thanking Him, then said: “Verily, Allah does not accept deeds except those which were performed for the Sake of His Face only. Therefore, seek Allah’s Face by your…

[Sermons Series] Prophet’s Khutbah on the Virtue of Seeking Religious Knowledge

Mu’adh ibn Jabal radhiAllahu ‘anhu said that the Messenger of Allah salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: “Learn Ilm (knowledge), for learning it is a type of khashyah (fear) of Allah, seeking it is an act of worship, studying it is a type of tasbeeh (glorification of Allah), searching for it is a Jihad, teaching it to…

[Sermons Series] Prophet Discourages Liking this Life

The Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam once gave a sermon in which he said after thanking Allah and praising Him: “O people! This life is the dwelling of crookedness not straightness, and the residence of sadness rather than happiness. Those who acquire knowledge in its true reality will not feel joy in times of ease,…

[Sermons Series] Prophet Reminding People of Allah

Prophet's sermon in which he reminded people of Allah, the Exalted; and called to loving Him and loving each other for His Sake lbn Ishaq said, “The Messenger of Allah salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam gave another speech in which he said: “All thanks is due to Allah, I thank Him and seek His Aid. We…

[Sermons Series] Prophet’s First Khutbah in Makkah – Calling People to Islam

The Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam started the speech by praising Alláh and thanking Him then said, "Verily, Ar-Raid (one whom his people send to search for water and grass) does not lie to his people. By Alláh! Even if I lied to all people, 1 would never lie to you, and if I deceived…

Prophet’s Friday Sermon

Narrated ‘Abdullah bin Mas’oud (radhiAllahu ‘anhu) that the Messenger of Alláh (salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) taught us Khutbatul-Hajjah: “All thanks and praises are due to Alláh, Whom we thank, seek for help and invoke for forgiveness. We seek refuge with Alláh from the evils within ourselves. He whom Alláh guides will never be misled and…