Imam Mahdi's Prayer

 

O my Lord, 

by Your grace,

be my strength

and illumine my sight 

and what is in my heart

and be the purpose of 

my life and my death.

 

Fill me with Your love

and grant me such love

that it is surpassed 

by none after me.  

 

O my Lord,

accept my prayers,

grant me my wishes,

cleanse me, protect me,

draw me close to Yourself;

guide me,

help me and enable me to do good,

purify me,

illumine my soul,

make me entirely Yours

and become entirely mine.

 

Inner and Outer Struggle

 Importance of Fighting for the Cause of Allah

 

Alhamdulillah-ir-Rabbil Aalameen – Praise be to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds, the One Who has set order in creation and the One Who has given life to everything.

 

In an era filled with confusion and disorder, it is essential to remember that the noblest struggle for a sincere believing Muslim is against his own Nafs, against his own ego and passions – such a Nafs that seeks to divert him from the path of Allah. The Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) said after an expedition: “We have returned from the lesser Jihad to the greater Jihad” (Bayhaqi); that is, the struggle against oneself, against desires that lead to disorder/ chaos (fitna).

 

Allah tells us in the Qur’an: “And as for the one who fears to stand before his Lord and restrains his soul from passions, Paradise will be his refuge.” (An-Nazi’at 79: 41-42). This shows that the first duty is inner discipline, that is, to set a barrier against temptation and arrogance.

Trust in Islam

  

Trust – a real trust that is sincere, honest, and based upon Taqwa (the fear of Allah) – is a fundamental pillar in the life of a Muslim. In Islam, it is not a mere inner sentiment, but a spiritual path that connects the heart of the believer with Allah, and which gives him moral and social strength in his daily life. A believer is commanded to live with trust in himself, trust in his family and companions, and above all, absolute trust in his Creator – Allah, the One Who controls everything. Allah says in the Qur’an: “And whoever places his trust in Allah, He is sufficient for him.” (At-Talaq 65: 4). This verse clearly shows that trust in Allah is not an empty word, but a divine guarantee that opens the door to tranquillity and success.

 

Self-confidence, that is, when a believer believes in his own abilities, remains a necessary condition to progress in life. Without self-confidence, a person remains paralysed by fear and uncertainty. But Islam teaches that self-confidence must always be accompanied by the awareness that all strength and success come only by Allah’s permission. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “The strong one is not the one who overcomes others by his strength, but the strong one is the one who controls himself when he is angry.” (Bukhari, Muslim). This shows that true self-confidence is not found in physical strength, but in self-control, inner discipline, and in entrusting ourselves – all of us – entirely to Allah.

 

Trust in parents and in one’s surroundings also has great value. That environment must be worthy of trust. A society rests upon mutual trust; without trust, there is neither stability nor respect. In Islam, respect and trust towards parents remain a sacred obligation. Allah says in the Qur’an: “And We have enjoined upon man to treat his parents well.” (Al-Ankabut 29: 9).

 

But human trust, despite its importance, remains limited; absolute trust, the one that never disappoints, is trust in Allah.

'Eid-ul-Fitr' Sermon 2026

 Truth v/s Falsehood 

Wa Qul Jaaa’al-Haqqu wa zahaqal-Baatil: innal-Baatila kaana zahuuqaa. “And say: ‘The truth has come and falsehood has vanished; for falsehood is bound to vanish.’” (Bani Isra’il 17: 82)

 

Today is a day of rejoicing for all Muslims who believe in Allah and obey Him; for after a month of fasting (Roza/ Siyaam), with its privations, Allah has granted us a day of Eid – a day of rejoicing, a day of thanksgiving for the favours and blessings that Allah has bestowed upon all Muslims across the world, whether materially rich or poor. But Allah does not look at the material possessions of a believer; He looks at his sincerity, and the one who is truly rich is the one who has succeeded in gaining Allah’s forgiveness and His abundant blessings. Allah has shown through the month of Ramadan, especially this year – a year of intense trials – that when Muslims across the world unite in favour of the truth, His help comes in a glorious manner.

 

Thus, the Qur’anic verse I recited at the beginning of my Khutba (Sermon) is a clear declaration that when the truth comes – when it manifests, when it shows its power – then falsehood must capitulate, must disappear; for one day, come what may, and without any doubt, all falsehood will meet its end. That falsehood will be crushed. Allah does not descend physically, but He manifests Himself in extraordinary ways, in the constancy of the prayers and supplications of sincere Muslims, and especially in the supplications of His Chosen One of that particular time [and for our times, the Chosen One of this era].

A 'Bai'at' with the Khalifatullah

Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem 

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu, 

To all my dear Spiritual children and the Muslim ummah around the world, 

All praise belongs to Allah (swt), the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate, who has never left mankind without guidance. From the beginning of time, He has raised among people His chosen servants—prophets, messengers, and reformers—to illuminate the path of truth and righteousness.

As Muslims who hold firmly to the timeless teachings of the Holy Qur’an and the noble Sunnah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), we recognize that the raising of an Elect of God in every era is part of Sunnatullah—an enduring Divine practice. Especially in times of spiritual darkness, confusion, and moral decline, Allah, in His infinite mercy, sends guidance to revive faith and restore the connection between man and his Creator.

Laylatul Qadr & Duahs

  

Like Allah and His beloved Messenger Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) have taught us, Laylatul Qadr is that night so filled with blessings that it is worth a thousand months of blessings, which is approximately equal to 83 years of a person’s life if Allah grants him a long life. Therefore, if a Muslim attains the reward of this blessed night, he receives a reward equivalent to a thousand months of devotion. But to deserve this favour, one must have discipline, sincerity, and good morality. Allah says in the Qur’an:

 

“When My servants ask you (the Prophet) about Me; I am near. I answer the call of the one who calls upon Me when he calls upon Me.” (Al-Baqara 2: 187)

 

This verse shows Allah’s closeness to the one who seeks Him and His help in all circumstances of life. Allah loves when His servants invoke Him and ask Him for all that they need. Here, in this verse, He answers His believing servants directly. Thus, Allah loves when His believing servants invoke Him alone, seek His help, and especially when they thank Him. Allah loves those who are grateful. Therefore, the Duahs (invocations) of a person must be sincere, and these Duahs must be invoked with certainty (Yaqeen) and trust (Tawwakul) in Allah that He will answer their invocations.

Advices for the Muslims

   

Strive hard—O valiant ones!—

so that the Faith may gain strength,

And freshness and elegance may flourish

in the garden of Islam.

 

Friends!

Should you have compassion for the plight of Islam,

You will be—in the eyes of God—akin to

the Companions of the Prophet.

 

Hypocrisy and discord will be removed from the ignorant;

Perfect harmony, brotherhood, and friendship will be cultivated.

So rise up to strive, for surely from God’s court,

Assistance will appear for the helpers of Islam.

 

Should any sympathy for the honour of the Faith

burn in you this day—

I swear by Allah—

ye shall likewise attain dignity and honour.

 

Should ye extend forth the hand of generosity

for the victory of Islam,

Likewise shall ye behold

the sudden manifestation of the Hand of Power.