The moon has been sighted for the month of Ramadhān making the first day of Ramahdaan tomorrow Saturday 27th May 2017 Inshaa’Allah. Consequently Taraaweeh prayers will commence tonight after ‘Eesha prayers at 11:05pm Inshaa’Allah.
May Allah make allow us to benefit from this tremendous month and accept if from us!
A tremendous khutba in which Ustaadh Rayaan reminds us of the importance of preparing for this great month that awaits us. The virtues of Ramadhaan are discussed including reasons as to why we need to take benefit from it whilst Allah has blessed us with the opportunity and ability to do so. Make this Ramadhaan a Ramadhaan of Taqwa, Istighfaar, ‘Ibaadah and a Ramadhaan of change. A must listen in preperation for Ramadhaan!
Among The Virtues of The Prophet’s City- By Imaam Muhammad Ibn Saaleh Al-Uthaymeen (Rahimahullah)
Imaam Muhammad Bin Saaleh al-Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah) was asked about the statement of the Messenger (sallal-laahua-alayhi-wasallam) that: ‘’Verily Imaan returns and goes back to Madeenah as a snake returns and goes back to its hole.’’[1]
Answer:
In this hadeeth the Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) said: ‘’ Verily Imaan returns and goes back to Madeenah as a snake returns and goes back to its hole.’’ The word (يَأرِزُ)-Yarizo with a kasrah on the letter Raa can also have a Fatha or a Dammah (on the Raa). And the meaning of (يَأرِزُ) – Yarizo is that (Islaam) will return and it will be established in Madeenah, just as a snake returns to its hole after exiting it. This is an indication from the Prophet (sallal-laahu-alahi-wasallam) that this religion will return to Madeenah after the other lands become corrupted, just as a snake goes out and roams about in the earth, and then returns to its hole after that.
In this hadeeth is also an indication that just as Islaam did spread from Madeenah, it will also return to it; for indeed Islaam’s strength and authority did not spread except from Madeenah, even though its origin was in Makkah. Makkah was the first place where the revelation came down, but the Muslims were not able to establish a state, authority and Jihaad except after migrating to Madeenah. So for this reason, Islaam’s authority, enforcement and strength spread from Madeenah, and it will return to it in the end of time.
And some of the people of knowledge say that this (hadeeth) is indicative of an affair that has preceded, and that people did come to Madeenah and return to it in order to acquire the knowledge of the Sharee-ah and to study Islaam. However, the first meaning is what is apparent from the hadeeth. [2]
A beautiful khutba in which Ustaadh Rayaan reminds us of the characteristics of our beloved Messenger Muhammad (Sallalaahu ‘alaihi wa salam) and describes how the Revelation initially occurred. Events including the meeting with Jibraa’eel in the Cave of Hira, how the revelation used to descend, the effects of revelation upon the Messenger are discussed as well as the great station of the Qur’aan. A must listen!
This is first lesson from the Ramadhaan Course Series. In this lesson Ustaadh Rayaan introduces the course and reminds us of the importance of keeping our intentions sincere for the sake of Allah and ensuring that we take the steps that are required in order to please Allah Azza wa Jal. He remind us of the importance of knowledge and how it demands dedication and commitment. Ustaadh Rayaan in this lesson covers the definition of fasting, it’s pillar and virtues, the categories of fasting, the wisdom of fasting and much more.
In this Khutba, Ustaadh Rayaan explains the importance of a Muslim’s stance towards hope, fear and repentance towards Allah Azza wa Jal. Hope, fear and repentance are to be carried out consecutively and not in isolation without one another. Some people only rely upon the hope of Allah and fall astray in this regard and likewise there are others that have the mentality that Allah Azza wa Jal will not forgive them, these false mentalities bring about failure within the Muslim. A must listen khutba!
The life of this world is a matter of moments whereas the life in the hereafter will remain forever. Many people are occupied in this Dunya making preparations as if this is where they will abide forever and have become neglectful of the our final abode. There is no comparison between this feeble Dunya that we are living in and the amazing, beautiful and everlasting Jannah that awaits the Muwahideen so which choice will you make?