Khutbas

Muslims: If we ask ourselves what is the most blessed gift with which Allah, the Exalted and Most High, has favoured us, after the gift of Islam? Some of you will say: Wealth. Others: Children. Beauty. Knowledge. Health. It is true that all of these are great gifts. Allah’s gifts …

Muslims, fear Allah in secret and in public, in difficulty and in ease and whoever fears Allah, He gives him a way out and provides him where he does not expect it. As you know, brothers and sisters, in the previous Khutba, we spoke of the favour of the tongue. …

Muslims!  The fear of Allah [Taqwa] is a protection, a gift, a light from Allah, which He has bestowed exclusively to His friends. Allah says in His Noble Book:  “Yes, the friends of Allah will fear no fear and know no sorrow: those who believe and are godfearing.” (Surat Yunus …

The fifth and final pillar of Islam is Hajj. The visit to the holy house of Allah in Mecca at least once in life, only if you have conditions to accomplish it, both physical and economic. This visit takes place in a precise manner and includes very old religious rites, …

Muslims, one of the greatest blessings that Allah has given to human beings is language, the ability to speak, since, along with intellect, it elevates them above animals. But language is a double-edged sword. If man uses it well, he can elevate it to the highest; but its misuse can …

Muslims, this week we celebrated the anniversary of the night of Isra and the Mi’raȳ, an event which we spoke briefly about in the Khutba last week and which reminds us how grateful we must be to be linked to the Prophet, who was honored above all creation, and for …

Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim Muslims! It is true that Allah has favoured some times and some places to others. Among these favoured times are the sacred months. Allah says in the Qur’an: “There have been twelve months with Allah in the Book of Allah, from the day He first created the …

Muslims! Just three weeks ago we celebrated the most important day of the year, the Eid al-Adha [Festival of Sacrifice], but it is important to remember that every week during the year we have a similar day, a day known as Sayyid al-Ayaam, the Lord of the Days, as described …

Muslims! The Hajj is coming to an end. The last Hujjaj, who have stayed in Mina for three days and have stoned the Jamarat for the last time, are now preparing to pack their bags to go to Madinah al-Munawwarah in the next few days, the city of the Prophet, …

The second pillar of Islam is the Salat (the prayer), and is an obligation for every Muslim to pray five times a day at their prescribed times. The salat is the cornerstone of the Din. It is the act of submission to Allah, in intimate conversation and expression of gratitude …