Eid al-Fitr Khutbah delivered by Mufti Didmar Faja on 6/4/2019 at UICA.
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A khutbah discussing the meaning of eid al-adha and its implications on the lives of Muslims Eid Ul Fitr Ke Adaab Quran O Sunnat Ki Roshni Main By S via www.doovi.com Special Dua For A Special Person 20 August 2012 via www.vuhelp.net Jummah Khutbah Arabic - Islamic Site via islamic22215.blogspot.com Jummah Khutbah Arabic Text Pdf via. In Arab countries, Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on 24th/25th MAY depending upon moon sighting and will last for 3 days. In countries like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc. People wish Eid Mubarak in their national language, therefore, we are sharing eid Mubarak quotes in Arabic language along with English translation.
All praise be to Allah, the Creator and the Sustainer of the universe. Peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), his family members, his companions and all those who follow his way of life.
Eid is not a celebration for the good foods, the new clothes or the parties. It is a day when the believers feel a sense of satisfaction for having successfully completed the set of tasks, stipulated by Allah, throughout the month of Ramadan.
One of the most heard things in particular during this Ramadan, is that the days went by fast. Indeed, time is flying by and so is our life. Nonetheless, it can be taken as a positive thing for the believers, as a sign that Allah has placed sincerity in our heart and has accepted the deeds of His servants. However, the struggle does not end along with the month of Ramadan. The believers should continue to strive for the rest of the year just like they did during the month of the Qur’an, in order to make every day feel like the days of Ramadan.
During the month of Ramadan, people increased their acts of worship and the righteous deeds. They attained closeness to the Mercy of God and they became pro-active. However, these are not to be done only during a particular month, days or nights. As a matter of fact, scholars remarked that in order for one to know whether he/she has benefited out of the month of Ramadan, he/she should look at the days after Ramadan. If the person continues on the same trend, then know that Ramadan has been accepted from him or her. On the contrary, if there is a change in the course of one’s worship and righteous deeds, the person should hold himself into account, for there is a question mark on the acceptance of his/her Ramadan.
This Ramadan has brought a beautiful community spirit at UICA. Here are some of the major points which have contributed to a successful Ramadan and have garnered the satisfaction of our community members.
• An increase in the number of volunteers (both brothers and sisters) – But above quantity, it is about the quality of their work, relentless dedication and utmost commitment.
• The unity of our board members and their cooperation with one another to respond to the demands of the community members.
• An increase in the number of brothers and sisters who embraced Islam during this blessed month.
• The generous contribution of our community members and elsewhere, whether for our fundraising, through mosque donation, Zakaat and/or Sadaqatul Fitr, to help those in need, locally and internationally and for our school fundraising as well.
• The approval of the initial plans for the expansion of our center which will allow us to proceed with the construction.
• The involvement of our youth has never been like before. Be it whether for lending a hand to help, organizing events or just to embellish the atmosphere, they made their presence felt.
• The sisters and even the new converts have been more active than before, on daily basis.
• An increase in the number of students at our school, Greenway Academy to over a hundred, doubled of what we had last year, who are studying different Islamic sciences under qualified teachers.
• We strengthened our relations with the Phoenix Police Department. They are often invited to have dinner with us, during the month of Ramadan and outside as well. UICA and the PPD are very active and are working hand in hand to provide the best for the community.
• Getting engaged as well as taking the role of leadership in multi-faith activities with the different faiths’ leaders in Arizona.
These were just a few positive points that we experienced during the month of Ramadan. Nevertheless, it is as important for us to be aware of the challenges that we face, locally and nationally.
• An increase in hate towards religious people in general, particularly towards Muslims. Sometimes, it is due to the misinformation and misrepresentation of Islam or negative portrayal of Muslims and sometimes it is due to misguided individuals who intentionally wish to plant the seeds of Islamophobia, hate and bigotry.
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• Another challenge is the lack of a closer involvement of the different community members in the services that Islamic centers provide.
Community involvement must be highly emphasized, not only during the month of Ramadan but throughout the whole year, for it will make our challenges easier to overcome.
Eid ul-Fitr Khutba - July 17, 2015
Written by Munawar HaqueEid ul-Fitr Khutba - July 17, 2015
Transcript of the Eid ul-Fitr Khutba delivered by Dr. Munawar Haque on July 17, 2015
إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ لِلَّهِ نَحْمَدُهُ وَنَسْتَعِينُهُ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُهُ وَنَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ شُرُورِ أَنْفُسِنَا وَمِنْ سَيِّئَاتِ أَعْمَالِنَا ، مَنْ يَهْدِهِ اللَّهُ فَلا مُضِلَّ لَهُ ، وَمَنْ يُضْلِلْ فَلا هَادِيَ لَهُ ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَن لا إِلَهَ إِلا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لا شَريْكَ لَهُ ، وَأشْهَدُ أنَّ مُحَمّداً عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُـه ،أَرْسَلَهُ بِالْهُدَى وَدِينِ الْحَقِّ لِيُظْهِرَهُ عَلَى الدِّينِ كُلِّهِ وَكَفَى بِاللَّهِ شَهِيدًا ، فَصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيهِ وَعَلَى آلهِ وأَصْحَابِهِ وَسَلَّمَ تَسْلِيمَاً كَثِيْراً كَثِيْراً
Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar, la ilaha illallah. Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar; wa lillahil hamd.
Alhamdulillah, we have gathered here this morning on this blessed day of Eid to glorify, praise, and thank Allah (SWT) for His infinite blessings, favors and mercy upon us. Eid is a day of peace and thanksgiving, a day of forgiveness and moral victory, and a day of festive remembrance of Allah (SWT). We thank Allah (SWT) for giving us the will, the strength, and the endurance to observe fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
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My dear brothers and sisters! Allah (SWT) has guided us to Islam, and without His guidance we would not have been guided. We are among the most blessed people for the simple reason that we have been guided to Islam—the path of all the prophets and messengers of Allah (SWT).
إِنَّ الدِّينَ عِندَ اللَّهِ الْإِسْلَامُ
“The deen in the sight of Allah is Islam.” (Aal ‘Imran, 3:19)
Allah (SWT) has brought us together as a Muslim ummah, and we have gathered here today only for His sake. Our differences in color, race, nationality, and cultural background do not divide us from being an ummah; a community of believers. We are the beacon of light for humanity for Allah (SWT) says,
كُنتُمْ خَيْرَ أُمَّةٍ أُخْرِجَتْ لِلنَّاسِ تَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَتَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ وَتُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ
“You are the best community ever to be produced before mankind. You enjoin the right, forbid the wrong and have iman in Allah.” (Aal ‘Imran, 3:110)
Being the Ummah of Muhammad (SAW) means we bear the responsibility of living Islam as our way of life and conveying that message to all of humanity, especially in today's great time of need. We must convey this message sincerely, kindly and with the wisest of manners.
ادْعُ إِلَىٰ سَبِيلِ رَبِّكَ بِالْحِكْمَةِ وَالْمَوْعِظَةِ الْحَسَنَةِ وَجَادِلْهُم بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ
“Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good teaching and reason with them in a way that is best.” (al-Nahl. 16:125)
Islam is essentially about one's willful submission to Allah (SWT), and about becoming His worthy vicegerent, here on earth. The spirit of Islam is to nurture and strengthen our conscience and to prepare us as better human beings so that we can live at peace with ourselves and spread peace amongst others. Our world desperately needs harmony and peace. Harmony, peace and justice are essential ingredients for our stewardship of the world.
In today’s Khutba on the blessed occasion of Eid ul Fitr, let me share with you some thoughts on the topic of reviving the spirit of Islam. More often than not, we tend to forget the spirit of religion and, over time, change them into mechanical rituals, perhaps because human beings are very prone to ritualizing religion. Take the case of the month-long fasting in Ramadan, a unique practice that Allah (SWT) has prescribed for the believers.
The objective of Ramadan is to attain taqwa or the conscious awareness of Allah (SWT). Taqwa protects us from engaging in activities that are harmful to us. Unlike other core Islamic rituals, Ramadan creates a unique environment and religious spirit within Muslim communities for a whole month. We prepare ourselves to welcome the month, and when it comes, most of us fast and become extra observant of our religion. We try not to miss the salat which many of us may disregard in other times. Our relationship with the Masjid increases; we become more charitable; we recite the Qur'an more, and most of us attend the tarawih prayers at night. In the last ten days of Ramadan, we are anxious to seek the Lailatul Qadr. Ramadan also unites us and brings us closer as a community.
However, a few questions arise. Are we, individually and as a community, achieving the desired objective of fasting in Ramadan? Does the level of our God-consciousness really go up, and if it does, how long does it stay with us? It is difficult to say how many Muslims would pass this test of God-consciousness and are able to build a deeper relationship with Allah (SWT), but if manners and moral character of a people are some pointers, then we have a long way to go. Our not-so-satisfactory performances in personal, family, neighborhood and social lives point a finger to our general failure in reaping the benefit from the noble month of Ramadan. It is sad but true that as an ummah, we are not united; we remain divided, even though unity is ordained upon the believers by Allah (SWT).
وَاعْتَصِمُوا بِحَبْلِ اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلَا تَفَرَّقُوا
“Hold fast to the rope of Allah all together, and be not divided among yourselves.” (Aal ‘Imran, 3:103)
The subject of unity was also stressed by Prophet Muhammad (SAW). It is reported that he (SAW) clasped his hands with the fingers interlaced and said, “A believer to another believer is like a solid brick structure, each brick supporting the other.”
The sectarian conflicts in the Middle East and other parts of the Muslim world are very disturbing. These conflicts do not necessarily involve Muslims against a common enemy. Sadly enough, the enemies are mostly from within; Muslims killing Muslims. These actions are not sanctioned in our faith. No one is permitted to take the life of any innocent person, what to speak of taking the life of a brother in faith. Our disunity has created a situation whereby we as an ummah are unable to resolve the crises in areas of sectarian conflicts around the world, where innocent Muslim men, women and children are not only being subjected to unthinkable persecution and oppression, but also being killed.
It is a demand on us that we take the world seriously. Fasting in Ramadan is prescribed on us to mould our character so that we acquire the lofty qualities that are needed to bring inner peace of mind and to enhance our ability to serve others. Allah (SWT) expects from us that as His vicegerents on earth, we race with each other and compete for righteousness, and not for lowly mundane things such as power, greed and lust.
وَلِكُلٍّ وِجْهَةٌ هُوَ مُوَلِّيهَا فَاسْتَبِقُوا الْخَيْرَاتِ
“Each community has its own direction to which it turns: so race to do good deeds…” (al-Baqarah, 2:148)
If our external change in behavior and daily routine in Ramadan does not bring inner change, we must ask whether our fasting has really been accepted by Allah (SWT). Unfortunately, for some Muslims, indulgence begins right on the day of Eid celebration and for others it gradually creeps in their life, and dilutes the spirit which they acquired through fasting. It is crucial that we employ the powerful tool of muhasaba, or self-monitoring to assess our deeds, inside and outside Ramadan. This is achieved by being honest with ourselves. Honest self-criticism is an important way to purify our souls. Purification of the soul leads to success.
قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَن زَكَّاهَا وَقَدْ خَابَ مَن دَسَّاهَا
'Truly he has succeeded who purifies it (i.e. the soul). And truly, he has failed who corrupts it.' (al-Shams, 91:9-10)
It is essential that we step back from our busy lives and shield ourselves from an artificially created virtual world dictated by materialism and consumerism. It is important that we discover our worth as human beings and use the gift of time to stay away from loss. Let us re-dedicate our lives to the cause of humanity, which is the best way to demonstrate our love of Allah (SWT). Let us resolve that our energies are directed towards strengthening a society based on mutual respect, brotherly love, and universal understanding.
أَقُولُ قَوْلِي هَذَا وَأَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ لِي وَلَكُمْ وَلِسَائِرِ المُسْلِمينَ وَالمُسْلِمَاتْ فَاسْتَغْفِرُوهْ إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ
الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين
It is true that there is a lot of anti-Islamic propaganda today, but we should be thankful to Allah (SWT) that there are still a very large number of people who have goodwill towards us and who want to know more about our faith. Let us build on this trust. Let us use whatever freedom we have and whatever opportunities we find to help others to know us, to know about the universal values of Islam.
We must pay special attention to the next generation of Muslims growing up here. They need good upbringing and extensive Islamic education. We must protect them from the wrong influences of drugs, violence, immoral behavior, and the evils that are negatively affecting our youth globally. We must give them knowledge, give them hope, give them love and care, and do our best to keep them on the path of Allah (SWT).
My dear brothers and sisters! Let us keep the spirit of Ramadan and the spirit of Eid alive among us. Let us strengthen our bond with our Creator and with each other. Let us be more united. Let us become more and more committed to righteousness in our own lives, in the lives of our families, and in the society in which we live.
O Allah! Help us to live without hate and fear of the “other.” O Allah! Help us
promote understanding and dialogue over bitterness and pessimism. O Allah! Have mercy on our brothers and sisters in faith, and in humanity who are facing tyranny and oppression; who are suffering from war, terrorism, genocide, and all types of injustices. O Allah, relieve them of their hardships. O Allah! Protect us, our families, our communities, and our society; keep us on the right path, guide us to live in peace, and to spread the message of peace and justice. O Allah! Make us treat every human being with respect and dignity. O Allah, please accept our good deeds, and forgive our shortcomings. O Allah, bless this land and its people, and the entire humanity. Ameen Ya Rabb al-‘Aalameen.
Let me conclude with a Hadith Qudsi. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, “Once people come out of Eid prayer, Allah (SWT) says, 'O my servants, you fasted and held prayer for me. Return back to your homes while you have been forgiven.'Congratulations to you and your families. Barak Allahu Feekum. Kul 'am wa antum bi khayr. May the blessings of Allah (SWT) keep your hearts happy and your homes happy.
وَصَلَّ اللهُ عَلَى خيرِ خَلقِهِ مُحمَّدٍ وعَلَى آلِه وأصْحَابِه أجْمَعِين- بِرَحْمَتِكَ يا أرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِين
Wa akhiru da`wana ‘an il hamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘Aalameen.