Friday Sermons

One of the five fundamental principles upon which Islam is built is zakat. Zakat is an compulsory act of worship commanded by Allah.

Tonight, we will wake up for suhoor, intend to fast and enter this period of blessings and forgiveness. Endless praise and thanks be to Allah (swt) who has allowed us to reach this blessed month. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet (saw), whom we are honoured to follow.

In our noble religion, Islam, loyalty is defined as a behaviour that primarily involves giving Allah, oneself and all creation the value they rightfully deserve.

Allah (swt) created humans as “the most valuable being on Earth”[1]  and given them natural honour, dignity and respect. No one has the right to belittle another person based on their race or any other reason.

One such sacred time is the 15th night of the month of Sha’ban, the Night of Barat, which falls on the night connecting Thursday, February 13, to Friday.

Our religion, Islam, commands unity and solidarity; creating relationships based on goodness, justice and morality with all members of society; living with love and respect; and treating others with compassion and mercy.

The event of Isra and Miraj is a reward, a great favour, an unmatched gift and a divine miracle from Allah (swt) to His beloved Prophet Muhammad (saw).

Endless praise be to Allah, who created us from nothing, made us aware of His existence and beautified us with countless blessings. Blessings and peace be upon Prophet Muhammad (saw) and all the prophets.

Allah (swt) has created sacred places among locations and sacred times among periods. The three holy months, Rajab, Sha'ban and Ramadan, adorned with blessings and mercy, forgiveness and abundance, are among these sacred times.

Time is one of the most precious blessings Allah has given us. However, we can neither store it nor retrieve it once it’s gone.

Allah (swt) has sent prophets to guide societies from darkness into light and made them leaders for humanity. One of these blessed messengers is Prophet Isa [Jesus] (peace be upon him).

Allah (swt) has set certain guidelines and boundaries for us in every area of our lives. One of the greatest tests in this world, which is a place of trial, is adhering to the limits of what is halal (permissible) and haram (forbidden).