Friday prayer has been held here for over forty years. Sermons are delivered in Persian, Arabic and English, and the English text is published every week.
Ayah 34 of Surah Al-Anfaal:“But God is not to chastise them while you (Muhammad) are among them, nor is God to chastise them while they seek forgiveness.”
March 6, 2026
Allah (s.w.t) does not remove His blessings from people unless they change their own condition. This principle is explicitly established in the Holy Quran:
February 27, 2026
Further to my discussion of last week on Imam Ali (a.s)’s Sermon 88, I quote below a few more relevant Ayahs from the Holy Quran:
February 21, 2026
Last week I had quoted and briefly discussed Imam Ali (a.s)’s Sermon 88 and today I will discuss it in further detail. In this context I quote below the following Ayahs:
February 14, 2026
I quote below Imam Ali (a.s)’s Sermon 88 from the Nahjul Balagha which focuses on the nature of divine justice, the causes of societal decay and the psychological state of a misguided community:
February 6, 2026
Further to my discussion of last week on Imam Ali (a.s)’s Sermon 140 from the Nahjul Balagha, on sins and fault finding, I would like to reiterate that the core philosophy in Islam is to hate the sin and not the sinner, that is, to hate…
January 30, 2026
Today I would like to discuss Imam Ali (a.s)’s Sermon 140 from the Nahjul Balagha on backbiting and fault finding, which is condemned in Islam and I quote below an extract from it:
January 23, 2026
The following narration of Dirar ibn (Damrah) is a historical description about Imam Ali (a.s)’s piety and night worship. Many scholars and chroniclers regarded Dirara in great esteem; he was a companion of the Holy Prophet (s.a)
January 17, 2026
I would like to reiterate that acting according to vain desires and extending of hopes are obstacles that distract individuals from their ultimate purpose of worshipping Allah (s.w.t) and preparing for the eternal life in the hereafter.
January 13, 2026
I quote below the final passage of Imam Ali (a.s)’s Sermon 132 which is a spiritual advice about the temporary nature of earthly life and the importance of collecting good deeds for an eternal reward in paradise.
January 7, 2026
I quote below an excerpt from Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Sermon 132 from the Nahjul Balagha which is a poignant reminder of mortality and the transient nature of worldly wealth and security.
January 7, 2026
I quote below an extract from Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Sermon 230 from the Nahjul Balagha, which serves as a religious and ethical reminder for believers to live a virtuous life and prepare for the hereafter:
December 18, 2025
The following excerpt from Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Sermon 114 serves as a reminder to priorities our religious obligations and to pursue good deeds over excessive worldly pursuit of livelihood, which is guaranteed by Allah (s.w.t.).
December 12, 2025
Having discussed the first two parts of Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Sermon 114, I quote below passages from the said Sermon which focuses on the contrast between the transient nature of this world and the eternal reality of the afterlife. It…
December 5, 2025
Over the past several weeks I have been discussing Imam Ali (a.s.)’s view on life (destruction, tribulation and changes) as provided in the first part of his Sermon 114 and today I will talk about the lessons we can learn from it and in…
November 28, 2025
In my earlier sessions I have been discussing Sermon 114, wherein Imam Ali (a.s.) conveys to us the moral and spiritual lessons about the fleeting nature of life and the importance of spiritual wealth over material wealth. However, today I…
November 22, 2025
Further to last week’s discussion, today I would like to explain in detail Imam Ali (a.s.)’s powerful reminder about the futility of materialism in his Sermon 114, which reads: “As for tribulation, a man collects what he does not eat and…
November 15, 2025
Over the past few weeks I have analyzed the first two parts of Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Sermon 114, namely, the benefits of piety and the characteristics of a pious individual. However, today I will discuss the valuable lessons to be learnt from…
November 7, 2025
Having discussed the benefits of piety, today I will discuss piety and earnest devotion of believers who strive in the path of Allah (s.w.t.), and I quote below a relevant extract from Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Sermon 193 from the Nahjul Balagha:
October 31, 2025
The second part of Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Sermon 114, quoted below, emphasizes the importance of fearing Allah (s.w.t.), which is the ultimate provision for the hereafter, thereby ensuring a successful return to the Creator:
October 24, 2025
An important form of zikr (remembrance of Allah) is Hamd (praise), that is to extol and exalt the infinite greatness of Allah (s.w.t.) and I quote below a relevant extract from Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Sermon 114 from the Nahjul `balagha:
October 18, 2025
With reference to my discussion on piety and taqwa, I quote below Ayahs 2-5 of Surah At-Talaq:
October 10, 2025
Today I will continue with my discussion on piety and obedience to Allah (s.w.t.) and in this context I will refer to a passage from a detailed Letter 31 of Imam Ali (a.s.) from the Nahjal-Balagha which he had written to his son, Hasan…
October 3, 2025
Further to my discussion on Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Sermon 198, today I will analyze its third paragraph which reads as follows:
September 26, 2025