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.
In Islam, the power of the tongue cannot be underestimated. It has the potential to propel us towards Allah (s.w.t.)’s pleasure or drive us away from Him. Our tongue has enormous influence on our actions and that is why Imam Ali (a.s.) in…
March 28, 2025
In my sermon, last week, on perseverance and steadfastness I had quoted an extract from Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Sermon 176 from the Nahjul Balagha, which today I will discuss its content and point out its significance. The relevant extract from…
March 20, 2025
Today I would like to discuss two indispensable qualities which are central to the Islamic faith: patience (Sabr) and steadfastness or perseverance (Istiqamah). These virtues are not only essential for personal growth and spiritual…
March 14, 2025
In many of his sermons, sayings and letters Imam Ali (a.s.) has emphasized the significance of “the promise and threat of Judgement Day,” when everyone will be resurrected from their graves and will be called upon to account for their…
March 6, 2025
Today I will continue with my talk on faith as it is highly important for us to understand its meaning. Faith in the Arabic language means to affirm something and to comply with it. In other words, faith is affirmation and not merely…
February 28, 2025
“Action! Action! Then look towards the end and remain steadfast. Thereafter exercise endurance and piety. You have an objective. Proceed towards your objective. You have a sign. Take guidance from your sign. Islam has an objective. Proceed…
February 21, 2025
Further to last week’s discussion, today I would like to reiterate that the Holy Quran gives glad tidings to the believers, warns the disbelievers and guides the followers and the pious to the straight path. The most glorious aspect of the…
February 14, 2025
As discussed earlier, the Holy Quran intercedes for man and enriches him; it guides him at every step of his way through life, caters for his needs and resolves his everlasting problems in both the worlds. It also helps him in ascertaining…
February 7, 2025
Before I continue with my discussion on the Holy Quran, I would like to emphasize the great importance of intercession or al-shafa’ah in Islam as it is a part of the shiite Islamic faith. Intercession may be defined as pleading or…
January 31, 2025
As advised last week the Holy Quran strengthens the heart and mind and cures illness and diseases, such as blasphemy, hypocrisy and misguidance. Pious believers strictly follow the Holy Quran and the tenets of Islam. Moreover, remembering…
January 24, 2025
Last week I had quoted an extract from Imam Ali (a.s)’s Sermon 176, which is provided hereinafter for your ready reference:
January 19, 2025
The Holy Quran is the truth and a Book of guidance not only for Muslims but for the entire humanity. As we all know that it is the word of Allah (s.w.t.) and there is no doubt over its veracity; it is the miracle of miracles and a Book of…
January 10, 2025
As advised last week the word Khair in Arabic also refers to wealth and abundance, and in this context I quote below a few relevant Ayahs from the Holy Quran:
January 4, 2025
A pious individual acknowledges the truth and believes in Allah (s.w.t.) and His Prophet and guards against evil. By doing so, he attains a high and recognized level of faith and practice in Islam. The best way to attain this is through…
December 28, 2024
The salient features and benefits of truth have been highlighted in several Ayahs of the Holy Quran, as opposed to batil (falsehood, vain, invalid acts); some of which have been quoted by me in my earlier sessions, which I will briefly…
December 20, 2024
Further to last week’s discussion, I hereby reiterate that truth is the most important and powerful aspect in Islam. The Holy Quran describes truth in various contexts, sometimes referring to Allah (s.w.t.) Himself, and at other times it…
December 14, 2024
Over the past two weeks I had quoted several Ayahs from the Holy Quran relating to truth. Today I would like to discuss its meaning in Islam.
December 7, 2024
In continuation with last week’s sermon, I quote below a few more Ayahs from the Holy Quran relating to truth (haq):
December 2, 2024
Having discussed Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Letter 45 to Uthman ibne Hunayf Al-Ansari, today I will revert back to our earlier discussion on Sermon 87 from the Nahjul- Balagha relating to the characteristics of a pious individual. As we know that…
November 23, 2024
Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Letter 45 to Uthman ibne Hunayf Al-Ansari also highlights the challenges man faces on account of vain desire and adornments of this worldly life. I quote below the final part of his letter:
November 16, 2024
Further to last week’s discussion I would like to add that if ever there was a reflection of the sublime qualities embodied in the Holy Prophet (s.a.), it would be seen in Ali (a.s.), who was an integral part of the Holy Prophet (s.a.)’s…
November 8, 2024
In Letter 45 Imam Ali (a.s.) also advises his governor, Uthman ibne Hunayf Al-Ansari, about his close relationship with the Holy Prophet (s.a.) to make Uthman realize that his advice is based on the advice and actions of the Holy Prophet…
November 8, 2024
Further to last week’s discussion, some important points in Imam Ali (a.s.)’s letter 45 to his governor of Basra, Uthman ibne Hunayf Al-Ansari, are provided below:
October 25, 2024
With reference to Imam Ali (a.s.)’s Letter 45 quoted by me last week, wherein the Imam explained to his governor of Basra, Uthman ibne Hunayf Al-Ansari that Fadaq was the only possession they had, which was usurped by greedy individuals.
October 19, 2024