Jumu’ah Sermon Notes

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...

From Seeking Refuge to Standing for Truth

From Seeking Refuge to Standing for Truth

"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.”  “( الاستعاذة سببٌ للنجاة في الدنيا والآخرة)”  "(Seeking refuge is a salvation in this world and in the...

Not Just Words: The True Meaning of Seeking Refuge in Allah

Not Just Words: The True Meaning of Seeking Refuge in Allah

(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.” “( الاستعاذة سببٌ للنجاة في...

Understanding Isti‘ādhah: More Than Just Words

Understanding Isti‘ādhah: More Than Just Words

Shawwal 29, 1447/ April 17, 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...