His Tremendous NatureThe Greatest Gift
Theology
It is the greatest gift. As the month of Rabi al Awwal begins and the thoughts of Muslims the world over turn towards remembering and celebrating the life and personality the Prophet Muhammad, upon whom be peace and blessings abundant, Habib Umar bin Hafiz sends us a simple, powerful reminder: God did not leave his creation without a clear path to achieve joy and happiness. The Prophet came to perfect good character and it is to this code of ethics that we must commit ourselves to if we seek to avoid misfortune and calamity.
What do I do wIth the Qur'an?
Citizenship
The statistics roll easily of the tongue: the Qur'an is arguably the most recited, if not the most consistently read, book in the world. Five time a day, believer use it's words in their prayers. Passages are quoted to mark almost every moment of life, even though we may sometimes don't understand what the words really mean. Shaykh Halima Krausen message is simple: the Qur'an calls on us to read, reflect, recite and think. Shaykha Halima says in this week's iKhutbah. Don't be afraid. Ask questions about the Qur'an.
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