‏إظهار الرسائل ذات التسميات How to be a Moslim. إظهار كافة الرسائل
‏إظهار الرسائل ذات التسميات How to be a Moslim. إظهار كافة الرسائل

السبت، 11 أبريل 2015

HOW TO BECOME A MUSLIM


HOW TO BECOME A MUSLIM

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All praise be to Allah, the Lord of the universe. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon Mohammad, His last messenger.
The purpose of this hand-out is to correct a false idea spread among those willing to adopt Islam as their faith. Some people have a wrong notion that entering into the Islamic fold requires an announcement from the concerned person in the presence of high ranking scholars or shaikhs or reporting this act to courts of justice or other authorities. It is also thought that the act of accepting Islam, should, as a condition, have a certificate issued by the authorities, as evidence to that effect.
We wish to clarify that the whole matter is very easy and that none of these conditions or obligations are required. For Allah, Almighty, is above all comprehension and knows well the secrets of all hearts. Nevertheless, those who are going to adopt Islam as their religion are advised to register themselves as Muslims with the concerned governmental agency, as this procedure may facilitate for them many matters including the possibility of performing Hadj (Pilgrimage) and Umrah.
If anyone has a real desire to be a Muslim and has full conviction and strong belief that Islam is the true religion ordained by Allah for all human-beings, then, one should pronounce the "Shahada", the testimony of faith, without further delay. The Holy Qur'an is explicit on this regard as Allah states:
"The Religion in the sight of Allah is Islam." (Qur'an 3:19)
In another verse of the Holy Qur'an, Allah states:
"If unyone desires a religion other than Islam (Submission to Allah), Never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (their selves in the hell fire)."(Qur'an 3:85)
In addition, Islam is the only religion prevailing over all other religions. Allah states in the Holy Qur'an:
"To thee We sent the Scripture in truth, confirming the scripture that came before it, and guarding it in safety:..." (Qur'an 5:48)
Mohammad, the Prophet of Allah (Peace and blessing of Allah be upon him), said:
"The superstructure of Islam is raised on five (pillars): testifying that there is no God (none truely to be worshiped) but Allah, and that Mohammad is the messenger of Allah, performing the prayer, paying the Zakah (poor-due), fasting the month of Ramadan, and performing Hadj".
The Shahada can be declared as follows:
"ASH-HADU ANLA ELAHA ILLA-ALLAH WA ASH-HADU ANNA MOHAMMADAN RASUL-ALLAH".
The English translation is:
"I bear witness that there is no deity (none truely to be worshipped) but, Allah, and I bear witness that Mohammad is the messenger of Allah",
However, it would not be sufficient for anyone to only utter this testimony oraly either in private or in public; but rather, he should believe in it by heart with a firm conviction and unshakeable faith. If one is truly sincere and complies with the teachings of Islam in all his life, he will find himself a new born person.
This will move him to strive more and more to improve his character and draw nearer to perfection. The light of the living faith will fill his heart until he becomes the embodiment of that faith.
What would be next after declaring oneself a Muslim? One should then know the real concept underlying this testimony which means the Oneness of Allah and meet its requirements. One must behave accordingly, applying this true faith to every thing one speaks or does.
What do the words of the "Shahada" signify? The significant point which every Muslim must know very well is the truth that there is no God (deity) to be worshipped other than Allah. He - glory be to Him - is the only true God, Who alone deserves to be worshipped, since He is the Giver of life and Sustainer and Nourisher of mankind and all creation with His unlimited bounties. Man must worship Allah, Who alone is worthy of worship.
The second part of the Shahada (i.e., Wa ash-hadu anna Mohammadan rasul-Allah) means that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) is the servant and chosen messenger of Allah. No one must have two opinions about this matter. In fact the Muslim has to obey the commands of the Prophet (PBUH), to believe him in what he has said, to practice his teachings, to avoid what he has forbidden, and to worship Allah alone according to the message revealed to him, for all the teachings of the Prophet were in fact revelations and inspirations conveyed to him by Allah.
What is the meaning of worship? It simply means rendering sincere service, showing reverence for Allah. In a deeper shade of meaning, it implies total submission and complete obedience to Allah's commandments both in utterances and actions of man whether explicit or implicit.
Worship fall into two categories:
  1. Visible (manifest or outward)
  2. Invisible (concealed or inward)
Visible worship includes acts such as uttering the two parts of the "Shahada", performing prayers, giving Zakah (the poor-due), recitation of the Holy Qur'an, supplication, adoring Allah by praising Him, purifying our bodies before prayers, etc.
This type of worship is associated with movement of the parts of the human body.
Invisible worship is to believe in Allah, in the Day of Judgement (in the Hereafter), in the Angels, in the Books of Allah, in the Prophets of Allah, in the Divine Decree of destiny (that good and bad are determined by Allah alone).
This type of worship does not involve movement of parts of the body but it surely has bearing on one's heart which subsequently affects one's way of life.
It should be borne in mind that any worship not dedicated to Allah alone will be rejected as one form of polytheism and this causes apostasy from the Islamic fold.
The next step for a newly revert to Islam is to purify himself by taking a complete bath. He should then resolve to comply with the principles and rules of Islam in their entirety. He should disown all forms of polytheism and false beliefs. He should reject evil and be righteous. Such rejection of evil and being righteous is one of the equisites of the motto of Islam - that is, Laa Ilaha Illallah.
Allah states in the Holy Qur'an:
"... whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy Hand-hold, that never breaks..." (Qur'an 2:256).
We have to consider that when we declare from our heart that "there is no god (deity) worthy to be worshipped but Allah", it implies on our part love, devotion, faith and obedience to the rules of Islamic legislations which are legally binding on all Muslims. It is a requirement of "there is no god worthy to be worshipped but Allah" to love for the sake of Allah and to reject for the sake of Allah.
This is the firmest anchor of belief which materialise the meaning of "AL WALA" and "AL BARA". It means that a Muslim should love and be loyal to his Muslim brothers. He should, as a practice, dissociate himself completely from the unbelievers and refuse to be influenced by them, both in worldly and religious matters.
We conclude with a humble prayer to Allah that may He cleanse the hearts and souls of those who are genuine seekers of truth and may He bless the community of believers. Aameen.
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الاثنين، 16 مارس 2015

How to Convert to Islam and Become a Muslim

Islam and Muslims

The Arabic word ‘Islam’ means ‘submission’, and is derived from a word meaning ‘peace’.  As such, the religion of Islam teaches that in order to achieve true peace of mind and surety of heart, one must submit to God and live according to His Divinely revealed Law.
Islam is not a new religion because ‘submission to the will of God’, i.e. Islam, has always been the only acceptable religion in the sight of God.  For this reason, Islam is the true ‘natural religion’, and it is the same eternal message revealed through the ages to all of God’s prophets and messengers.  The main message of all the prophets has always been that there is only One True God and He alone is to be worshipped.  These prophets start with Adam and include Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, John the Baptist, and Jesus, peace be upon them all.  God says in the Holy Quran:
“We did not send before you (O Muhammad) any messenger but We revealed to him: ‘none has the right to be worshipped except I, therefore worship Me.’” (Quran 21:25)
http://www.islamreligion.com/articles/images/How_to_Convert_to_Islam_and_Become_a_Muslim_001.jpgHowever, the true message of these prophets was either lost or got corrupted over time.  Even the most recent books, the Torah and the Gospel were adulterated and hence they lost their credibility to guide the people to the right path.  Therefore 600 years after Jesus, God revived the lost message of previous prophets by sending the Prophet Muhammad with His final revelation, the Holy Quran, to all of mankind.  Since the Prophet Muhammad was the final prophet, God Himself has promised to preserve His last revealed words so that it is a source of guidance for all humanity till the Last Day.  It is now imperative for everyone to believe and follow this final message from God.  God Almighty says in the Quran:
“We have not sent you (O Muhammad) but to all mankind as a giver of good news and as a warner, but most people do not know.” (Quran 34:28)
 “Whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.” (Quran 3:85)
The word “Muslim” means one who submits to the will of God, regardless of his/her race, nationality or ethnic background.  Hence, any person who is ready to submit to the will of God is eligible to become a Muslim.

Benefits of Converting to Islam

There are many benefits of converting to Islam.  Some of them are:
•      One forms a personal and direct relationship with God by worshipping Himalone, without the need of intermediaries.  One feels this personal relationship and is aware that God knows everything and is there to assist him/her.
•      A person realizes the true purpose of his or her life, which is to recognize God and follow His commandments.
•      A person is provided with a light, which guides him/her through life.  The religion of Islam has answers to all situations, and one will always know the right steps to take in all aspects of life.
•      One finds true happiness, tranquility, and inner peace.
•      Upon converting to Islam, all of one’s previous sins are forgiven, and one starts a new life of piety and righteousness.  And as a Muslim, when one makes a mistake thereafter, he/she can always repent to God who forgives the sins of those who repent to Him sincerely.  There are no intermediaries or created beings to make confessions to.
•      One achieves salvation from Hellfire, which all prophets have warned against.
•      The greatest benefit is that a Muslim is promised by God the reward of eternal Paradise (Heaven).  Those who are blessed with Paradise, will live eternally in bliss without any sort of sickness, pain or sadness.  God will be pleased with them and they will be pleased with Him.  Even the lowest in rank among the dwellers of Paradise will have ten times the like of this world, and they will have whatever they desire.  In fact, in Paradise there are pleasures that no eye has ever seen, no ear has ever heard, and no mind has ever thought of.  It will be a very real life, not spiritual only, but physical as well.
To know more about some of the benefits in converting to Islam, you may read this article “The Benefits of Converting to Islam (3 parts)”.

How to Convert to Islam - The Testimony of Faith (Shahada)

Becoming a Muslim is a simple and easy process.  All that a person has to do is to say a sentence called the Testimony of Faith (Shahada), which is pronounced as:
I testify “La ilaha illa Allah, Muhammad rasoolu Allah.
These Arabic words mean, “There is no true god (deity) but God (Allah), and Muhammad is the Messenger (Prophet) of God.”  Once a person says the Testimony of Faith (Shahada) with conviction and understanding its meaning, then he/she has become a Muslim. 
The first part, “There is no true deity but God,” means that none has the right to be worshipped but God alone, and that God has neither partner nor son.  The second part means that Muhammad was a true Prophet sent by God to humankind.
To be a Muslim, one should also:
- Believe that the Holy Quran is the literal word of God, revealed by Him.
- Believe that the Judgment Day (Resurrection Day) is true and will come.
- Believe in the prophets that God sent and the books He revealed, and in His angels.
- Accept Islam as his/her religion.
- Not worship anything nor anyone except God.
It is that easy!  To hear the Testimony (Shahada), click here or click on “Live Help” for immediate assistance by chat.

The conversion can be done alone, but it is much better to do it with the help of one of our advisors through the “Live Help”, so we may help you in pronouncing it right and to provide you with important pieces of information and advice that is especially prepared for new converts, to help them get started with their newfound faith.
Alternatively, we can call you over the phone to help you with the conversion process.  In this case, please leave us your phone number and the suitable time to call through our Contact Us form.

You are Not Alone

If you have followed the guidance above and converted to Islam by yourself, then rest assured that you are not alone, rather the same faith is shared by 1.7 billion people.  We highly recommend that you inform us now through the Contact Us form or through the “Live Help”, so that we can provide you with useful resources and advice, suitable for you as a new Muslim.
We congratulate you on your decision, welcome you to Islam, and will try our best to help you in any way we can! :)

Some Common Misconceptions

Some people may postpone their conversion to Islam, though they believe it to be the true religion of God, due to some misconceptions.  They may think that things like changing their name, knowing some Arabic, informing others of their conversion, knowing some Muslims, or not having committed many sins, are conditions for conversion – however the reality is that none of these are valid excuses for delaying the conversion. 
If you would like to learn more about these and other similar misconceptions, please read the article, “I want to be a Muslim but... Myths about Converting to Islam (3 parts)”.

For Those Not Yet Convinced

Islam claims to be the true way to God.  What makes one religion valid over other ideologies is the proofs it offers for its truthfulness.  Hence, one needs to look at these proofs, weight them and take an informed decision.  One needs to be sincere in one’s endeavour and above all seek the help of the Almighty to guide him/her to the right path.
If a person is still not convinced of the truthfulness of Islam, then he/she can further look at the proofs Islam offers.  Islam offers overwhelming proofs of its truthfulness and is the only religion that completely appeals to common sense.
Some of the proofs Islam offers are: the scientific proofs in the Quran, the miracles performed by the Prophet Muhammad and the prophesies of his coming in previous scriptures, the foretold events mentioned in the Quran that later came to pass, the unmet challenge of the Quran to bring even a chapter like it, and the divine wisdom in the laws and teachings of Islam that cover all aspects of life.  To learn more about the proofs of Islam, please check the articles under this section,“Evidence Islam is Truth”.
If you would like to learn more about Islam and its fundamental beliefs and practices, then please refer to the article “What is Islam? (4 parts)”.
Our everlasting life in the Hereafter depends on what faith we choose to follow in this transient life, hence let us give this struggle the priority it deserves.

السبت، 14 مارس 2015

Merits of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Arabic and English - خطبة جمعة من الشمائل النبوية - باللغتين العربية والأنجليزية


مِنَ الشَّمَائِلِ النَّبَوِيَّةِ
     الْخُطْبَةُ الأُولَى
الحمدُ للهِ الذِي مَنَّ علينَا بالإسلامِ، واصطفَى لنَا نبيَّنَا محمداً خيرَ الأنامِ، فأزالَ بهِ الجهلَ وأضاءَ بهِ الظلامَ، صلَّى اللهُ تعالَى عليهِ أَطْيَبَ صلاةٍ وأَزْكَى سلامٍ، أحمدُهُ سبحانَهُ حمداً يليقُ بجلالِ وجهِهِ وعظيمِ سلطانِهِ ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ ،
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- من مسؤولية الخطيب :
 1. الحضور إلى الجامع مبكرًا .
2. الالتزام بالخطبة وتسجيلها .
3. أن يكون حجم ورقة الخطبة صغيراً ( ).
4. مسك العصا .
5. أن يكون المؤذن ملتزمًا بالزي، ومستعدا لإلقاء الخطبة كبديل، وإبداء الملاحظات على الخطيب إن وجدت.
6. التأكد من عمل السماعات الداخلية اللاقطة للأذان الموحد وأنها تعمل بشكل جيد أثناء الخطبة.
7. التأكد من وجود كتاب خطب الجمعة في مكان بارز (على الحامل).
8. منع التسول في المسجد منعاً باتًّا، وللإبلاغ عن المتسول يرجى الاتصال برقم ( 26 26 800) أو رقم (999) أو إرسال رسالة نصية على رقم (2828).
- لطفًا : من يرغب أن يكتب خطبة فليرسلها مشكورا على فاكس 026211850 أو يرسلها على إيميل Alsaeed.Ibrahim@awqaf.ae
- أضيفت خدمة جديدة لتطوير خطبة الجمعة على موقع الهيئة       www.awqaf.ae
وذلك من خلال اقتراح عناوين جديدة أو إثراء للعناوين المعتمدة أو إبداء الرأي في الخطب التي ألقيت.
وأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ سيدَنَا مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُ اللهِ وَرَسُولُهُ، الأحمدُ المحمودُ، صاحِبُ الحوضِ المورودِ، والفضلِ الممدودِ، فاللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وسلِّمْ وبارِكْ علَى سيدِنَا محمدٍ وعلَى آلِهِ وأصحابِهِ، وعلَى مَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بإحسانٍ إلَى اليومِ المشهودِ.
أَمَّا بعدُ: فأُوصيكُمْ عبادَ اللهِ ونفسِي بتقوَى اللهِ تعالَى، قالَ اللهُ عزَّ وجلَّ:] يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَآمِنُوا بِرَسُولِهِ يُؤْتِكُمْ كِفْلَيْنِ مِن رَّحْمَتِهِ وَيَجْعَل لَّكُمْ نُوراً تَمْشُونَ بِهِ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ وَاللَّهُ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ[([1])
أيهَا المؤمنونَ: نعيشُ فِي هذهِ الأيامِ ذكرَى مولدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ r الذِي اصطفَاهُ اللهُ تعالَى مِنْ أكرَمِ الناسِ نسباً، وأعظمِهِمْ أَصلاً، وخيرِهِمْ بيتاً، قَالَ rإِنَّ اللَّهَ... اخْتَارَ مِنَ الْعَرَبِ مُضَرَ، ثُمَّ اخْتَارَ مِنْ مُضَرَ قُرَيْشًا، ثُمَّ اخْتَارَ مِنْ قُرَيْشٍ بَنِي هَاشمٍ، ثُمَّ اخْتَارَنِي مِنْ بَنِي هَاشِمٍ، فَأَنَا خِيَارٌ مِنْ خِيَارٍ»([2])
فكَانَ r بحقٍّ خيراً لأمَّتِهِ وللإنسانيةِ، فمَا مِنْ خيرٍ يُقرِّبُنَا مِنَ الجنةِ إلاَّ وأرشدَنَا إليهِ، ومَا مِنْ شَرٍّ يُقرِّبُنَا مِنَ النارِ إلاَّ وحذَرَنَا منْهُ.
ونتعرَّفُ اليومَ علَى بعضٍ مِنْ شمائِلِهِ الشريفةِ r لنقتدِيَ بهِ فِي حياتِنَا، فقَدْ كانَ r كثيرَ التعبُّدِ لربِّهِ، وكانَتِ الصلاةُ قرةَ عينِهِ، يقومُ مِنَ الليلِ يناجِي ربَّهُ عزَّ وجلَّ بصوتٍ جميلٍ، قَالَ الْبَرَاءُ بنُ عازِبٍ رضيَ اللهُ عنهُ: سَمِعْتُ النَّبِىَّ r يَقْرَأُ (وَالتِّينِ وَالزَّيْتُونِ) فِي الْعِشَاءِ، وَمَا سَمِعْتُ أَحَداً أَحْسَنَ صَوْتاً مِنْهُ أَوْ قِرَاءَةً([3]).
وكانَ r وَدُوداً معَ أهلِهِ، جميلاً فِي مَعْشَرِهِ، فإذَا دخلَ بيتَهُ يكونُ فِي مهنةِ أهلِهِ، رقيقاً معَ أولادِهِ وأحفادِهِ، فقَدْ صَلَّى بالناسِ وَأُمَامَةُ بِنْتُ ابنتِهِ زينبَ عَلَى عَاتِقِهِ، فَإِذَا رَكَعَ وَضَعَهَا، وَإِذَا رَفَعَ رَفَعَهَا([4]).
عبادَ اللهِ: ومِنِ شمائِلِهِ الشريفةِ r أنَّهُ كانَ مُتواضِعًا، يترَفَّقُ بالصغيرِ، فعَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ رضيَ اللهُ عنهُ قَالَ: صَلَّيْتُ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ r صَلاَةَ الأُولَى ثُمَّ خَرَجَ إِلَى أَهْلِهِ وَخَرَجْتُ مَعَهُ فَاسْتَقْبَلَهُ وِلْدَانٌ، فَجَعَلَ يَمْسَحُ خَدَّىْ أَحَدِهِمْ وَاحِدًا وَاحِدًا، وَأَمَّا أَنَا فَمَسَحَ خَدَّىَّ، فَوَجَدْتُ لِيَدِهِ بَرْدًا أَوْ رِيحاً كَأَنَّمَا أَخْرَجَهَا مِنْ جُؤْنَةِ عَطَّارٍ([5]).
وقَدْ كانَ r أحسنَ الناسِ عِشْرَةً، وأسمحَهُمْ نَفْساً، وألينَهُمْ عريكةً، وأجودَهُمْ يداً، وأبسطَهُمْ كفًّا، شديدَ الحياءِ، واسعَ الصدرِ، يُعطِي مَنْ يسألُهُ، ويحلمُ علَى مَنْ يجهلُ عليهِ، فعَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ رضيَ اللهُ عنهُ قَالَ: كُنْتُ أَمْشِي مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ r وَعَلَيْهِ بُرْدٌ نَجْرَانِىٌّ غَلِيظُ الْحَاشِيَةِ، فَأَدْرَكَهُ أَعْرَابِىٌّ فَجَبَذَهُ بِرِدَائِهِ جَبْذَةً شَدِيدَةً، حَتَّى نَظَرْتُ إِلَى صَفْحَةِ عَاتِقِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ r قَدْ أَثَّرَتْ بِهَا حَاشِيَةُ الْبُرْدِ مِنْ شِدَّةِ جَبْذَتِهِ، ثُمَّ قَالَ: يَا مُحَمَّدُ مُرْ لِي مِنْ مَالِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي عِنْدَكَ. فَالْتَفَتَ إِلَيْهِ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ r ثُمَّ ضَحِكَ ثُمَّ أَمَرَ لَهُ بِعَطَاءٍ([6]).
وكانَ r لاَ يَجْلِسُ وَلاَ يَقُومُ إِلاَّ عَلَى ذِكْرِ اللهِ، وَإِذَا انْتَهَى إِلَى قَوْمٍ جَلَسَ حَيْثُ يَنْتَهِي إِلَيهِ الْمَجْلِسُ، وَيُعْطِي كُلَّ واحدٍ مِنْ جُلَسَائِهِ نَصِيبَهُ، ومَنْ جَالَسَهُ r لِحَاجَةٍ صَبَرَ عليهِ حَتَّى يَنصرِفَ صاحبُ الحاجةِ، وَمَنْ سَأَلَهُ حَاجَةً لاَ يَرُدُّهُ إِلاَّ بِهَا أَوْ بِمَيْسُورٍ مِنَ الْقَوْلِ، قَدْ وَسِعَ النَّاسَ بَسْطُهُ وَخُلُقُهُ، فَصَارَ لَهُمْ أَبًا، وَصَارُوا عِنْدَهُ فِي الْحَقِّ سَوَاءً، مَجْلِسُهُ مَجْلِسُ علْمٍ وحِلْمٍ وَحَيَاءٍ وَصَبْرٍ وَأَمَانَةٍ، وكانَ r دَائِمَ الْبِشْرِ، سَهْلَ الْخُلُقِ، لَيِّنَ الْجَانِبِ، لَيْسَ بِفَظٍّ وَلاَ غَلِيظٍ، وكانَ r عظيمَ العفوِ، كثيرَ المعروفِ، يعِزُّ عليهِ عناءُ أُمَّتِهِ فِي الحياةِ وبعدَ المماتِ، قالَ اللهُ تعالَى:] لَقَدْ جَاءَكُمْ رَسُولٌ مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ عَزِيزٌ عَلَيْهِ مَا عَنِتُّمْ حَرِيصٌ عَلَيْكُم بِالْمُؤْمِنِينَ رَءُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ[([7]) حتَّى إنَّهُ r ادَّخَرَ دَعْوَتَهُ الْمُسْتَجَابَةَ لأُمَّتِهِ يومَ القيامةِ، قَالَ r لِكُلِّ نَبِىٍّ دَعْوَةٌ مُسْتَجَابَةٌ فَتَعَجَّلَ كُلُّ نَبِىٍّ دَعْوَتَهُ، وَإِنِّي اخْتَبَأْتُ دَعْوَتِي شَفَاعَةً لأُمَّتِي يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ»([8]).
نسأَلُ اللهَ تعالَى أَنْ يُعينَنَا علَى الاقتداءِ بشمائلِهِ وصفاتِهِ وأَنْ يُكرِمَنَا بشفاعَتِهِ r وأَنْ يُوَفِّقَنَا جميعًا لطاعتِهِ وطاعةِ مَنْ أمرَنَا بطاعتِهِ، عملاً بقولِهِ:] يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَطِيعُوا اللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُوا الرَّسُولَ وَأُوْلِي الأَمْرِ مِنكُمْ[([9])
بارَكَ اللهُ لِي ولكُمْ فِي القرآنِ العظيمِ ونفعَنِي وإياكُمْ
بِمَا فيهِ مِنَ الآياتِ والذكْرِ الحكيمِ وبِسنةِ نبيهِ الكريمِ r
أقولُ قولِي هذَا وأَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ لِي ولكُمْ، فاستغفِرُوهُ إنَّهُ هوَ الغفورُ الرحيمُ.


الْخُطْبَةُ الثَّانيةُ
الحَمْدُ للهِ ربِّ العالمينَ، وأَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَه، وأَشْهَدُ أنَّ سيِّدَنَا محمَّداً عبدُهُ ورسولُهُ، اللهمَّ صلِّ وسلِّمْ وبارِكْ علَى سيدِنَا محمدٍ وعلَى آلِهِ الطيبينَ الطاهرينَ وعلَى أصحابِهِ أجمعينَ، والتَّابعينَ لَهُمْ بإحسانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ.
أيهَا المؤمنونَ: مَا أجملَ أَنْ نُطيعَ رسولَ اللهِ r ونقتدِيَ بهِ، ونتمَثَّلَ سيرَتَهُ فِي كُلِّ جوانبِ حياتِنَا، وأَنْ نُرَسِّخَ أخلاقَهُ فِي أبنائِنَا ونُحبَّهُ ونُحبَّ آلَ بيتِهِ وأصحابَهَ، ونُكثِرَ مِنَ الصلاةِ والسلامِ عليهِ، فعَنْ أُبَىِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ رضيَ اللهُ عنْهُ قَالَ قُلْتُ: يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنِّي أُكْثِرُ الصَّلاَةَ عَلَيْكَ فَكَمْ أَجْعَلُ لَكَ مِنْ صَلاَتِي؟ فَقَالَ:« مَا شِئْتَ». قُلْتُ: الرُّبُعَ. قَالَ :« مَا شِئْتَ، فَإِنْ زِدْتَ فَهُوَ خَيْرٌ لَكَ». قُلْتُ: النِّصْفَ. قَالَ:« مَا شِئْتَ، فَإِنْ زِدْتَ فَهُوَ خَيْرٌ لَكَ». قُلْتُ: فَالثُّلُثَيْنِ. قَالَ:« مَا شِئْتَ، فَإِنْ زِدْتَ فَهُوَ خَيْرٌ لَكَ». قُلْتُ: أَجْعَلُ لَكَ صَلاَتِي كُلَّهَا. قَالَ:« إِذاً تُكْفَى هَمَّكَ، وَيُغْفَرُ لَكَ ذَنْبُكَ»([10]).
عبادَ اللهِ: إنَّ اللهَ أمرَكُمْ بِأَمْرٍ بَدَأَ فيهِ بنفْسِهِ وَثَنَّى فيهِ بملائكَتِهِ فقَالَ
تَعَالَى:]إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا
صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا[([11]) وقالَ رسولُ اللهِ r:« مَنْ صَلَّى عَلَيَّ صَلاَةً صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ بِهَا عَشْراً»([12]) اللَّهُمَّ صلِّ وسلِّمْ وبارِكْ علَى سيدِنَا ونبيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وعلَى آلِهِ وصحبِهِ أجمعينَ، وَارْضَ اللَّهُمَّ عَنِ الْخُلَفَاءِ الرَّاشِدِينَ أَبِي بَكْرٍ وَعُمَرَ وَعُثْمَانَ وَعَلِيٍّ وعَنْ سائرِ الصحابِةِ الأكرمينَ، وعَنِ التابعينَ ومَنْ تبعَهُمْ بإحسانٍ إلَى يومِ الدينِ. اللَّهُمَّ اجْزِ سيدَنَا محمدًا عنَّا بِمَا هُوَ أهلُهُ، واجْزِهِ اللَّهُمَّ عنَّا خيرَ مَا جَازَيْتَ بهِ نبيًّا عَنْ أُمَّتِهِ ورسولاً عَنْ قومِهِ.
اللَّهُمَّ ارْزُقْنَا الإِنَابَةَ إليكَ وَالْوَجَلَ مِنْكَ، وَالرَّجَاءَ لَكَ، وَالثِّقَةَ بِكَ، وَالتَّوَكُّلَ عَلَيْكَ، وَالْعَمَلَ الصَّالِحَ، وَالدُّعَاءَ الْمُسْتَجَابَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ مُوجِبَاتِ رَحْمَتِكَ، وَعَزَائِمَ مَغْفِرَتِكَ، وَالسَّلاَمَةَ مِنْ كُلِّ إِثْمٍ، وَالْغَنِيمَةَ مِنْ كُلِّ بِرٍّ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ الْفَوْزَ بِالْجَنَّةِ وَالنجاةَ مِنَ النَّارِ، اللَّهُمَّ لاَ تَدَعْ لَنَا ذَنْبًا إِلاَّ غَفَرْتَهُ، وَلاَ هَمًّا إِلاَّ فَرَّجْتَهُ، ولاَ دَيْنًا إلاَّ قضيْتَهُ، وَلاَ مريضًا إلاَّ شفيْتَهُ، وَلاَ حَاجَةً إِلاَّ قَضَيْتَهَا ويسَّرْتَهَا يَا ربَّ العالمينَ، رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ.
اللَّهُمَّ وَفِّقْ وَلِيَّ أَمْرِنَا رَئِيسَ الدولةِ، الشَّيْخ خليفة بن زايد([13]) وَنَائِبَهُ لِمَا تُحِبُّهُ وَتَرْضَاهُ، وَأَيِّدْ إِخْوَانَهُ حُكَّامَ الإِمَارَاتِ وَوَلِيَّ عَهْدِهِ الأَمِينَ. اللَّهُمَّ اغفِرْ للمسلمينَ والمسلماتِ الأحياءِ منهُمْ والأمواتِ، اللَّهُمَّ ارْحَمِ الشَّيْخ زَايِد، والشَّيْخ مَكْتُوم، وإخوانَهُمَا شيوخَ الإماراتِ الذينَ انتقلُوا إلَى رحمتِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ اشْمَلْ بعفوِكَ وغفرانِكَ ورحمتِكَ آباءَنَا وأمهاتِنَا وجميعَ أرحامِنَا ومَنْ كانَ لهُ فضلٌ علينَا. اللَّهُمَّ اسقِنَا الغيثَ ولاَ تجعَلْنَا مِنَ القانطينَ، اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا، اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا، اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا، اللَّهُمَّ اسْقِنَا منْ بَرَكَاتِ السَّمَاءِ وَأَنْبِتْ لنَا منْ بَرَكَاتِ الأَرْضِ. اللَّهُمَّ أَدِمْ عَلَى دولةِ الإماراتِ الأَمْنَ والأَمَانَ وَعلَى سَائِرِ بِلاَدِ الْمُسْلِمِينَ.
اذْكُرُوا اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ يَذْكُرْكُمْ، وَاشكرُوهُ علَى نِعَمِهِ يَزِدْكُمْ ]وَأَقِمِ الصَّلاةَ إِنَّ الصَّلاةَ تَنْهَى عَنِ الفَحْشَاءِ وَالْمُنكَرِ وَلَذِكْرُ اللَّهِ أَكْبَرُ وَاللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ مَا تَصْنَعُونَ[([14]).



([1]) الحديد :28.
([2]) البيهقي في السنن الكبرى 7/134، وابن حجر في الأمالي المطلقة 1/68 واللفظ له.
([3]) البخاري : 769.
([4]) البخاري : 5996.
([5]) مسلم : 2329، وجُؤْنَةِ عَطَّارٍ: هي ما يضع فيه الْعَطَّارُ مَتَاعَهُ.
([6]) البخاري : 5809.
([7]) التوبة : 128.
([8]) مسلم : 338.
([9]) النساء : 59.
([10]) الترمذي: 2457 .
([11]) الأحزاب : 56 .
([12]) مسلم : 384.
([13]) تلفظ بالتسكين.
([14]) العنكبوت :45.
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Merits of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
First Sermon
All due praise is to Allah, Who  has conferred upon us the bliss of Islam and selected for us the best of all Mankind: our Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). He came with the Divine message to wipe out ignorance and  clear clouds of darkness. May Allah, The Most Glorified is He,  grant His blessings upon our Prophet (pbuh).  All grace is due to Allah as is befitting to His glorious presence and His great sovereignty and virtues. I bear witness there is no deity except Him.
I also bear witness that Muhammad (pbuh) is the Messenger of Allah and His Servant. I pray to Allah, The Most Gracious, to grant His blessings upon our Guide Muhammad (pbuh), his family, his companions and all those who will follow them in righteousness until the Day of Judgment.
O Servants of Allah! I urge you and myself to be ever God-conscious and to construct our lives in the shadow of divine obedience, for Allah, The Almighty says, O you who have believed, fear Allah and believe in His Messenger; He will [then] give you a double portion of His mercy and make for you a light by which you will walk and forgive you; and Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.” (Al Hadid:28).
Dear Muslims,
We are celebrating these days the birth anniversary of  our Guide, the Messenger of Allah Muhammad (pbuh). Allah, The Most Gracious, chose him from the greatest, most generous and most noble family, as Muhammad (pbuh) said, “Indeed Allah Chose the tribe of Kinanah over other tribes from the children of Ismail. He chose the Quraish over other tribes of Kinanah. He chose Banu Hashim over the other families of the Quraish, and He chose me from Banu Hashim. So I am the best of you in terms of family and the best of you as an individual.”
Truly he was the best for his Umma and for the whole of humanity. He never failed to guide us to any good that will bring us closer  to Paradise, and likewise warned us against anything that will draw us nearer to Hellfire. Let us today shed light on some of his praiseworthy merits in order to embrace them as a model for us.
Muhamamd (pbuh) was very dedicated to Salat (prayer), regularly performing Tahajjud (night vigil) and  entreating his Creator, The Exalted is He, with a beautiful voice. Reporting on this, Al Baraa Ibn Azib (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated , I heard the Prophet (pbuh) reciting Surat Al Tin (the Fig) in the Isha prayer and I have never heard anybody with a better voice or recitation than his.
Muhamamd (pbuh) was friendly with his family and was gentle to deal with. Once  in the house, he served his family, and  kindly treated his sons and grandsons. It was reported that Allah’s Apostle (pbuh) was once praying and he was carrying the daughter of Zainab, the daughter of Allah’s Apostle. When he prostrated, he put her down and when he stood, he carried her (on his neck).
O Servants of Allah,
Muhammad (pbuh) was also modest and affectionate to other children. Jabir bin Samura reported: saying, “I prayed along with Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) the first prayer. He then went to his family and I also went along with him when they met some children (on the way). He began to pat the cheeks of each one of them. He also patted my cheek and I experienced a coolness or a fragrance of his hand as if it had been brought out from the scent bag of a perfumer.”
Furthermore, his company was enjoyable for he was a caring and generous man. He was known for being very shy and  considerate, as well. He gave to those who asked and forgave those who did wrong things to him . Anas ibn Malik narrated: "I was walking with the messenger of Allah (pbuh) and he was wearing a mantle of Najran with a thick border. A Bedouin met him and pulled the mantle so violently that I saw this violent pulling had left marks from its border on the skin of the neck of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh). And he (the Bedouin) said: Muhammad!, command that I should be given out of the wealth of Allah which is at your disposal. The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) turned to him and smiled, and then he ordered for him a provision."
In congregations, his  tongue was moist with Allah's remembrance and when he joined a gathering, he sat at the very next available spot. He was thoughtful of others in encounters as he gave each of his interlocutors time to speak and discuss. Our Master Muhammad (pbuh) was kindhearted and willing to give an attentive ear to anyone who came to seek his counsel. He was always keen to offer help, but when it was beyond him to do this he politely expressed his apology.
Throughout his life, our Master Muhammad (pbuh) touched people’s heart with generosity and his  good character. He used to be a father for them in many ways, treating  them fairly and evenly. His gatherings were for purposeful pursuits where the community conversed about matters of their religion and mould themselves in light of principles of compassion, modesty, patience and honesty.
He was all the time cheerful, lenient, and  very approachable. He was neither rude in speech nor harsh in heart . Rather he was tolerant and giving. He sympatised with the agony of his Umma either in this life or in the Hereafter. Allah, The Most High,  says, “There has certainly come to you a Messenger from among yourselves. Grievous to him is what you suffer; [he is] concerned over you and to the believers is kind and merciful. (Al Tawbah :128).
He even saved his accepted supplication for his Umma for the Day of Resurrection, saying, Every prophet was bestowed with one special prayer  that is granted acceptance from Allah. All Prophets have utilised their privileged prayers in this world whereas I have saved it for the Hereafter- and that is my Intercession for my Umma on the Day of Judgment.
May Allah help us to follow our Guide Muhammad’s (pbuh) merits and attributes and grant us his Intercession. We also supplicate to Allah, the Almighty, to help us obey Him and  those He ordained us to obey, as the Almighty says: "O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger, and those charged with authority among you." (Annisaa:59).
May Allah bless you and me with the ability to implement the Holy Quran and the Sunna of His Messenger Muhammad (pbuh). I say this and pray to Allah, the Almighty, to grant us forgiveness. Supplicate to Allah for forgiveness for He is the Most Forgiving and the Most Merciful.
Second Sermon
Praise be to Allah. I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah, the only God who has no partner, and I bear witness that our Master Muhammad is His servant and messenger. May the peace and the  blessings of Allah be upon our master Muhammad, his family, his companions and all those who will follow them in righteousness till the Day of Judgment.
Dear Believers,
It is so rewarding to obey the Messenger of Allah and follow his Sunna (sayings and acts) in all aspects of our life. It is equally rewarding to educate our children according to our Prophet’s (pbuh)morals, and duly love him, his family and companions (may Allah be pleased with them). One way to do this is by praying and sending as much blessings on our Prophet (pbuh).
It was narrated that Ubayy ibn Kaab said, “I said: O Messenger of Allah, I send blessings upon you a great deal; how much of my prayer (duaa) should be for you? He said: “whatever you wish.” I said: one quarter? He said: “whatever you wish, and if you do more it is better for you.” I said: Half? He said: “whatever you wish, and if you do more it is better for you.”  I said Two thirds? He said:”whatever you wish, and if you do more it is better for you.” I said: should I make all my Duaa for you? He said: “then your concerns will be taken care of and your sins will be forgiven.”
O servants of Allah,
Allah has commanded you an order to which He and His angels are both committed, when He says, "Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O ye that believe! Send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect." (Al-Ahzab:56). The Prophet (pbuh) said, "for everyone who invokes a blessing on me will receive ten blessings from Allah."
May the peace and the  blessings of Allah be upon our master Muhammad (pbuh), his family, and all his companions. May Allah be pleased with the Rightly Guided Caliphs and all those who will follow them in righteousness till the Day of Judgment.
May Allah grant our Master Muhammad (pbuh) the best reward as is befitting to him. We supplicate to you, the Almighty, to accept our Duaa, grant us repentance unto You and guide us to fulfill actions to earn Your mercy, forgiveness and spells. We also beseech You to confer on us safety from every sin, and booty of all righteousness, and to win paradise and deliverance from the Fire.
 O Allah, we implore You at this instant not to let a sin unforgiven, a distress unrelieved, an illness unhealed or a handicapped without relief, a dead without mercy or a debt unsettled. O Allah, give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Hellfire.
May Allah grant our leader HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Deputy, HH Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, success and provide strength and support to his brothers, Their Highness the Rulers of the Emirates, and his trustworthy Crown Prince HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
O Allah, forgive all of the Muslims, men and women, living and dead, and make blessings follow us and them. May Allah have mercy on Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Maktoum and all their brothers, the late UAE Sheikhs. O Lord, forgive and show mercy, You are the Ever Merciful and there is no strength nor power save with Allah, the High, the Great.
O Allah, send upon us helpful, wholesome and healthy rain. O Allah, give us rain and do not make us among the despondent. O Allah, relieve us, O Allah, relieve us, O Allah, relieve us. Give us from the blessings of the sky and grow for us from the blessings of the earth, You are the Ever Providing.
 We pray to Allah, the most gracious, to continue blessing the UAE and all Muslim countries with safety and security.
O Servants of Allah, Remember Allah and He will Remember You. Be grateful for His benevolence He will increase His blessings to you. Allah, the Most High, says, "and establish regular Prayer: for Prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deeds; and remembrance of Allah is the greatest (thing in life) without doubt. And Allah knows the (deeds) that ye do." (Al Ankaboot:45).