In this particularly instructive khutba, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin discusses the four things that the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) advised people to do as soon as he (Allah bless him and give him peace) arrived in Madinah. Ustadh Amjad also provides practical suggestions on how to implement this Prophetic advice easily.

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So much of what we do, such as school or work, is because we want to be ‘happy.’ We talk a lot about happiness, but it is an elusive concept. In this khutba, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explains that the real question is: What does it mean to be alive?

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Continuing the discussion from last Jumu’a on the dhikr Laa ilaha illa Allah, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explains that the way to actualize the realities of  Laa ilaha illa Allah is found through the most beloved of creation, the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace). He also answers the question of why there are so many Prophetic dua’s (supplications) in Islam

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“There is no life except the life of the Hereafter.”

In this Jumu’a Khutba, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explains why we should seek the good pleasure of Allah the Exalted in every moment and in every state. He also discusses the benefits of the dhikr (remembrance) Laa ilaaha ila Allah and the meanings to have in one’s heart when repeating those words.

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Shaykh Yahya Rhodus continues his discussion on the right of Muslims on other Muslims. According to Imam al-Haddad (d. 1132 AH/1720 CE), there are two key traits that facilitate many other traits. Shaykh Yahya discusses these traits and explains how to begin to implement them.

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In this last Jumua of Ramadan 1442 (2021) with only a few days left of this blessed month, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus provides several gems of parting advice. He begins with a discussion of the Divine Gentleness in which the obligatory fast is presented in the Qur’an (2:183-85) and the etiquettes one should have with Allah the Exalted (2:186). He then explains why muraqaba (vigilance) leads to comprehensive good. And finally, he tells us what intentions we should make in these last few days.

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“Whoever hurts a Muslim has hurt me. And whoever hurts me has hurt Allah.”

Continuing with his short series on the rights of Muslims to other Muslims in preparation for Ramadan, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus mentions numerous hadith that unequivocally demonstrate that believers have a sanctity that other believers must uphold.

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“The seeker is not truly a seeker until he finds in the Qur’an all that seeks.”

As this blessed month of Ramadan begins, it is a good time to access our relationship with the Qur’an. It has been said that to gage one’s state with Allah the Exalted, one should look at his or her connectiveness with the Qur’an.

In this Khubah, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin relates an inspiring story of a Companion whose recitation of the Qur’an drew angels near to him. He also explains what one can do to connect, reconnect, or enhance one’s connection with the Qur’an.

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In this khutba, Shaykh Yahya defines the four cardinal virtues in an Islamic context and then focuses on the virtue of courage, which lies between cowardness and recklessness. He discusses the other traits of good character that arise from it, as well as the bad character traits that arise when there is an imbalance and the trait of cowardness or its opposite, recklessness, dominates.

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“It is a believer’s duty to guard himself against sin, both small and great, in the same way, he would against burning fires, floods, and lethal poison.” Imam al-Haddad

On the blessed last Friday of the sacred month of Rajab, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin reminds us that it is not too late to receive Rajab’s special gifts, as actions are judged according to their endings. Rajab is the month to repent and turn back to Allah the Exalted in preparation for the sacred month of Ramadan. Ustadh Amjad quotes extensively the wise counsel of Imam al-Haddad (d. 1132 AH/1720 CE) who, among other things, warns us to beware of willful persistence, meaning to sin and not repent immediately.

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In this fascinating discussion, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus explains the four steps in decision making: thought, inclination, judgment, and intention. He discusses in detail the sources of one’s thoughts, as well as how to combat and discourage thoughts that lead to bad actions and how to embrace and encourage thoughts that lead to good actions.

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