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Does Allah Love Us?

1 01 1990

Does Allah Love Us?
Transcribed from a khutbah by Ustadh Muhammad AlShareefAfter the Prophet (Sal Allahu alayhi Wa Sallam) passed away, Aboo Idrees Al Khawlanee (d. 80 AH/699-700 CE) in Dimishq (Damascus), went to Masjid Al Kabeer. And in the masjid he saw a group of people sitting around one man. And he described the man as smiling very much and people were sitting around him asking questions. So Aboo Idrees Al Khawlanee asked,

“Who is this man?”

and they answered him saying

“That is Muadh Ibn Jabal (Radi Allahu Anhu), the companion of the Prophet (Sal Allahu alayhi Wa Sallam).”

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The Day We Lost Our Masjid

1 01 1990

THE DAY WE LOST OUR MASJID

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for his forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray none can guide them aright. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, alone, and I bear witness that Muhammad is his servant and Messenger.

Do you know the last public place that the Messenger of Allah - Sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam - was seen? He was seen in the Masjid. About 3 days before he passed away, Abu Bakr - Radi Allaahu Anhu - was leading the prayer and the Masjid was full with an Ummah of men and women prepared to illuminate the world with their Jihad and da’wah. The Prophet’s house opened up to the Masjid and there was a curtain separating his room and the prayer hall. He opened the curtain and saw the congregation and saw he’s Khalifah Abu Bakr - RadiAllaahu Anhu - leading the prayer. The Prophet - SalAllaahu Alayhi wa Sallam - smiled like a moon.

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What Can You Do in 10 Minutes?

1 01 1990

What can you do in 10 minutes?
Compiled by Muhammad Alshareef


Bismillaah Ar-Rahmaan Ar-RaheemHere is a list of 10 things that would not take more then 10 minutes of our time. And if we knew what good these actions bring for our happiness in this life and the next, we would spend our life in dedication to these deeds:

“All work is as a seed sown; it grows and spreads and sows itself anew.”

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Muslim Family Values

1 01 1990

By Muhammad Alshreef The family is the cornerstone of Muslim society. Islam bases the family atmosphere on sacrifice, love, loyalty and obedience, grand parents are also part of the extended Muslim family. How does Islam organize the husband-wife relationship and parent-child relationship?

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The Call of Ibrahim

1 01 1990

The Call of Ibrahim

By Muhammad Al-Shareef

When Ibrahim (Alaihis salaam) completed the structure of the Ka’bah, Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) commanded him to call the people to Hajj. Ibrahim (Alaihis salaam) pleaded, “O Allah! How shall my voice reach all of those people?” Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) told him that his duty was only to give the call and it was up to Allah to make it reach the people. 
Ibrahim (Alaihis salaam) then climbed Mount Arafat and called out in his loudest voice, “O People! Verily Allah has prescribed upon you Hajj, so perform Hajj.” 
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How a Pearl Protects Itself: A Khutbah for Muslim Women

1 01 1990

How a Pearl Protects Itself:
A Khutbah for the Muslim Women
By Muhammad Al-Shareef


 

When news of the Christian army that had prepared on the horizons to wipe out Islam reached him, Abu Qudaamah Ash-Shaamee moved quickly to the Mimbar of the Masjid. In a powerful and emotional speech, Abu Qudaamah ignited the desire of the community to defend their land, Jihad for the sake of Allah. As he left the Masjid, walking down a dark and secluded alley, a woman stopped him and said, “As salamu alaykum wa Rahmatullaah!” Abu Qudaamah stopped and did not answer. She repeated her salam again, adding “this is not how pious people should act.” She stepped forward from the shadows. “I heard you in the Masjid encouraging the believers to go for Jihad and all I have is this.” She handed him two long braids. “It can be used for a horse rein. Perhaps Allah may write me as one of those who went for Jihaad.”

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The Bitter Harvest

1 01 1990

The Bitter Harvest
By Muhammad Al-Shareef



I was a teacher in the Qur’anic study circle at our neighborhood Masjid at the time. I would see this young boy after Maghrib prayers, you might say he was about fifteen years old. He held a pocket Qur’an and sat alone reading from it - no, he wasn’t actually reading from it, he was just trying to make it seem as if he was.

Now and again, he would shyly steal a few glances at us, curious to know what we were doing. Once in awhile, you might see him straining to make out what we were talking about.
Every time I caught his eye, he would avert his head and continue with his recitation, as if he had not intended to look this way.

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Fifty Things to do in Hajj

1 01 1990

Fifty Things to do in Hajj

By Muhammad Alshareef 


 

1 Greet every Muslim with a smile.

2 Say Salam to strangers.

3 Shake someone s hand and ask about his health.

4 Buy tea for someone.

5 Offer to get someone s groceries.

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The Best Planner: A Hajj Story

1 01 1990

  The Best Planner: A Hajj Story
by Muhammad Alshareef, www.khutbah.com
 

As we look over the crowds at Hajj, we are overwhelmed by the numbers of people that have come here to worship Allah. Throughout Hajj, we find ourselves similarly overwhelmed by the sheer number of lessons that we have learned on our journey - lessons of patience, of compassion, of humility.

Every corner you turn, every spot you can find to sit (if you find one) has the potential to mould a Hajji for better or worse. Sharing our experiences with each other helps us reflect on what we have learned, and may also have the invaluable effect of encouraging our fellow Muslims to perform Hajj.

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Hajj - A Journey of Hearts

1 01 1990

Hajj: A Journey of Hearts

Muhammad AlShareef


Arafah – 10 years after Hijrah.  The man was standing with Rasul Allah – sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam – when he was thrown from his camel.  The camel stomped and the man’s neck was snapped. Dead.

 

“Bathe his body with water and Sidr and bury him with both garments,” said Allah’s Messenger.  “Do not cover his head, nor touch him with Camphor … for verily he will be returned (to Allah) on the day of resurrection in the state of Talbiyah! (Labbayk Allahaahumma labbayk)” – Bukhari and Muslim

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