Jumu’ah Sermon Notes

Iblis: The Enemy Within

Iblis: The Enemy Within

Rabi`II 13, 1448/ Sep. 25, 2026 أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ الرجیم Understanding the charector الشَّيطَانِ, recognizing the open and bitter enemy.The word derived from the root ش ط ن (shīn-ṭā-nūn) occurs a total of 88 times in the Qur’an.In the Qur'an, Iblis...

Satan’s Strategy and the Protection of the Heart

Satan’s Strategy and the Protection of the Heart

Rabi`II 6, 1448/ Sep. 18, 2026 أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ الرجیم Understanding the charector الشَّيطَانِ, recognizing the open and bitter enemy. The word derived from the root ش ط ن (shīn-ṭā-nūn) occurs a total of 88 times in the Qur’an. (Surah Al-A'raf...

Shaytan and the Human Struggle: Faith, Family & Justice

Shaytan and the Human Struggle: Faith, Family & Justice

Rabi`I 28, 1448/ Sep. 11, 2026  أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ الرجیم    Understanding the charector الشَّيطَانِ, recognizing the open and bitter enemy.   The word derived from the root ش ط ن (shīn-ṭā-nūn) occurs a total of 88 times in the Qur’an.   Role in the...

Know your Enemy – Shaitan & the Nafs

Know your Enemy – Shaitan & the Nafs

Rabi`I 21, 1448/ Sep. 4, 2026 أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ الرجیم Understanding the character الشَّيطَانِ, recognizing the open and bitter enemy. The word derived from the root ش ط ن (shīn-ṭā-nūn) occurs a total of 88 times in the Qur’an. The creation of...

Imam Hussain’s Mission: Saving Humanity from Misguidance

Imam Hussain’s Mission: Saving Humanity from Misguidance

ZulHajjah 26, 1447/ June 12, 2026 (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ )  ”isti‘adhah"  (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ)   "استعاذه مقام قرب ““The term استعاذه refers to a station of divine proximity — it means not only seeking refuge in Allah (SWT), but also aspiring to His...

Allah’s Promise or Shaytan’s Promise: Which One Do We Believe?

Allah’s Promise or Shaytan’s Promise: Which One Do We Believe?

ZulHajjah 19, 1447/ June 5, 2026 (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ )  ”isti‘adhah"  (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ)   "استعاذه مقام قرب ““The term استعاذه refers to a station of divine proximity — it means not only seeking refuge in Allah (SWT), but also aspiring to His...

From Istia‘dhah to Ghadir: The Journey to Divine Guidance

From Istia‘dhah to Ghadir: The Journey to Divine Guidance

ZulHajjah 12, 1447/ May 29, 2026 (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ ) ”isti‘adhah" (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ)"استعاذه مقام قرب ““The term استعاذه refers to a station of divine proximity — it means not only seeking refuge in Allah (SWT), but also aspiring to His nearness.”“(...

Seeking Refuge, Seeking Nearness

Seeking Refuge, Seeking Nearness

ZulHajjah 5, 1447/ May 22, 2026 (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ )  ”isti‘adhah"  (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ)   "استعاذه مقام قرب ““The term استعاذه refers to a station of divine proximity — it means not only seeking refuge in Allah (SWT), but also aspiring to His...

The Secret of Divine Protection

The Secret of Divine Protection

Zulq`dah 27, 1447/ May 15, 2026 (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ )  ”isti‘adhah"  (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ)   "استعاذه مقام قرب ““The term استعاذه refers to a station of divine proximity — it means not only seeking refuge in Allah (SWT), but also aspiring to His...

Seeking Refuge Through Trust, Discipline, and Truth

Seeking Refuge Through Trust, Discipline, and Truth

Zulq`dah 20, 1447/ May 8, 2026 (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ )  ”isti‘adhah"  (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ)   "استعاذه مقام قرب ““The term استعاذه refers to a station of divine proximity — it means not only seeking refuge in Allah (SWT), but also aspiring to His...