Ramadan has taught us the value of mercy in life. It has nurtured within us the meaning of goodness, and instilled in us timeless wisdom.  Let us reflect on our individual weaknesses. A confident, resilient, and empowered community is built upon three pillars. Firstly, deepening knowledge and understanding of religion. Secondly, nurturing noble morals and values. And thirdly, fostering a culture of contributing towards goodness. Let us contemplate these three pillars.

As people of faith, we should continue striving to preserve our faith by constantly seeking beneficial knowledge. A true believer will adorn his faith with the beauty of his manners. Faith and good character are two values that are closely related to each other and cannot be separated. We can make a resolution this new year to deepen our understanding of religious knowledge.

We are now in the blessed month in which our Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) was born. He was a person who tirelessly strived to spread the religion of Islam. The Prophet (s.a.w.) encountered a thousand and one tests in carrying out his responsibilities. Some strongly rejected his call to Islam, turning friends into foes and severing relationships. Despite being called "al-Amin" which means “the Trustworthy” in the past, he was still subjected to insults and ridicule. Yet, the Prophet (s.a.w.)...

Prophet Yunus (a.s) never lost faith in Allah, glorifying Him through praises and acknowledging his own weaknesses. This is the essence of true servitude. This essence is manifested through the remembrance (zikr) and manifested through his actions - especially when he experienced difficulties. As humans, we are bound to face difficulties and challenges that are inevitable in life. The pangs of sadness, disappointment, and despair are all too familiar to us. The loss of loved ones, financial...

The story of Prophet Musa (a.s) teaches us the importance of referring to those who are more knowledgeable than us regarding the particular field or sector. Indeed, it is our responsibility to keep going back to the subject matter experts. If the issue at hand is related to medicine, then we should speak to a medical professional. Similarly, when it comes to religious matters, we should direct our queries to certified Asatizah. In this day and age where information is widely available and...

The verse 18 in Surah Qaf urges every individual to be accountable for all the words that they utter. Consider this, my brothers and sisters: Everything we say, every word we utter, will be recorded by the angels. Our words will then bear witness for us, or against us in the Hereafter. The rapid development of information technology has enabled every individual to have easy and ready access to information. All sorts of information are available online, including information related to an...

Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Islamic history Sa'd Bin Abi Waqqas RA

Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Islamic history Said Bin Zaid RA

Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Islamic history Abdul Rahman Bin Awf RA

Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Islamic history Talha Bin Ubiadullah RA

Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Islamic history Zubair RA

Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Islamic history Ali RA

Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Islamic history Uthman RA

Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Islamic history Umar RA

Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Islamic history Abu Bakr Siddiq RA

The khutbah for this week will elaborate further an important aspect of worship, that is the importance of finding balance in our worship, in accordance with our human nature and disposition. Islam does not teach us to completely abandon our needs as human beings, neither does it allow us to ignore the rights of others. In fact, we recall from the sermon last week that the meaning of worship in Islam is broad such that any acts of service to fulfil the needs of our families are considered...

The true essence of worship is much broader and all-encompassing. It encompasses our attitudes and behaviors in interacting with the creation of the Almighty. Through sincere intention, a habitual act can transform into an act of worship. The Prophet (s.a.w) teaches us that wherever we are, as long as there is an opportunity to contribute, we should spread our kindness

Verse 12 in Al-Hujurat that was just recited reminds us to avoid having a prejudicial attitude. This is because having a prejudicial attitude can cause a person to be quick to judge, and to look down on other people. These are behaviours that are frowned upon in Islam. As Muslims and as believers, we should not have, in our dictionary of life, the term "having a bad opinion" of other people. What more thinking that we are better than others, while we ourselves do not know how the journey...

The concept of migration in Islam is much broader than just a physical movement from place to place. Rather, the essence of migration is to leave everything that is forbidden by Allah (s.w.t) Making positive changes and improvements is the essence of migration as taught by our Prophet (s.a.w.). What changes can we implement to ensure the well-being of our family? Are there relationships that need to be re-established? Are there any disagreements that need to be resolved? Or do we need to...

The Prophet (s.a.w) encourages us to stay informed about the developments of our time, as change is an inevitable part of the passing of time. What was once considered normal in the past may no longer be the norm now. The rapid advancement of technology is a key example of this. While it brings many opportunities, it also requires us to remain vigilant of these changes and adapt accordingly. As the world rapidly evolves, we also witness developments and changes in the workplace. A wise...

Our religion encourages us to choose our friends and companions carefully. As the Prophet (s.a.w.) said: "A person's religion depends on the religion of his close friends. Observe who is made his close friend." (Hadith narrated by Abu Daud and Tirmidhi) Surely, one will be influenced by those around him. Certainly, the wide range of social media platforms and communication systems provide us with many benefits. However, they also provide opportunities for certain individuals to misuse...

There are two core family values mentioned in the verse, i.e., love and mercy. These values must be demonstrated throughout our interactions and dealings with our family members, especially during times of conflict. Disagreements and conflicts that occur between spouses are a normal part of family life. However, in trying to solve such conflicts, one must not resort to violence of any form. This is because what should guide every believer is religious guidance, derived from both the Qur’an...

Episode 9 - Ustaz Ilyas shares on the importance of good characters taught by Islam in this blessed 9 days of Zulhijjah.

Episode 8 - Ustaz Ilyas shares on the importance of good characters taught by Islam in this blessed 9 days of Zulhijjah.