Al-Maqasid

Khutba: Fitra & Beautiful Character

The Prophet ﷺ said, "The best of beauty is in having beautiful character." [Suyuti] This Khutba focuses on the tendency in today's world towards ugliness, which distances us from the Fitra (the natural state of the soul). So how do we express beauty in times where it has become rare? Through embodying the beautiful character of Sayyiduna Muhammad ﷺ. For more information on Al-Maqasid, please visit www.almaqasid.org

Oct 18, 2019•25 min

Knowledge and Wisdom (3)

In these lessons, Sh. Yahya Rhodus teaches from Imam ʿAbd Allah al-Haddad's 'Knowledge & Wisdom' at Al-Maqasid. Imam al-Haddad, the great reviver of the twelfth Hijri century, said that each chapter of this book could be a book in and of itself. We ask Allah ﷻ that He makes us people of knowledge, devotion, and service.

Oct 16, 2019•59 min

Futuwwa (3)

In these lessons at Al-Maqasid, Sh. Yahya Rhodus covers a classical book on Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry) by Imam al-Sulami. Each lesson focuses on a particular trait and its relation to the spiritual path. For more information on Al-Maqasid, please visit us at www.almaqasid.org

Oct 14, 2019•20 min

The Quran: A Healing for Hearts

Allah the Exalted says, "O humanity! Indeed, there has come to you a reminder from your Lord, a cure for what is in the hearts, a guide, and a mercy for the believers." [Quran 10:57] And the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was described as, "His character was the Quran." This Khutba focuses on building a relationship with the Book of Allah so that the diseases of our hearts may be healed and we ascend in degrees of nearness to Allah ﷻ.

Oct 11, 2019•29 min

Knowledge and Wisdom (2)

In these lessons, Sh. Yahya Rhodus teaches from Imam ʿAbd Allah al-Haddad's 'Knowledge & Wisdom' at Al-Maqasid. Imam al-Haddad, the great reviver of the twelfth Hijri century, said that each chapter of this book could be a book in and of itself. We ask Allah ﷻ that He makes us people of knowledge, devotion, and service.

Oct 09, 2019•1 hr 15 min

Futuwwa (2)

In these lessons at Al-Maqasid, Sh. Yahya Rhodus covers a classical book on Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry) by Imam al-Sulami. Each lesson focuses on a particular trait and its relation to the spiritual path. For more information on Al-Maqasid, please visit us at www.almaqasid.org

Oct 07, 2019•28 min

Benefits of Sending Salawat Upon the Prophet

This Jum'ah Khutba focuses on the importance of connection to, and love and reverence for the Beloved Messenger ﷺ. One of the greatest ways to achieve this is by sending abundant blessings of Allah (ṣalawāt) upon him ﷺ.

Oct 04, 2019•27 min

Knowledge and Wisdom (1)

In these lessons, Sh. Yahya Rhodus teaches from Imam ʿAbd Allah al-Haddad's 'Knowledge & Wisdom' at Al-Maqasid. Imam al-Haddad, the great reviver of the twelfth Hijri century, said that each chapter of this book could be a book in and of itself. We ask Allah ﷻ that He makes us people of knowledge, devotion, and service.

Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 29 min

Futuwwa (1)

In these lessons at Al-Maqasid, Sh. Yahya Rhodus covers a classical book on Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry) by Imam al-Sulami. Each lesson focuses on a particular trait and its relation to the spiritual path. For more information on Al-Maqasid, please visit us at www.almaqasid.org

Oct 01, 2019•25 min

Servitude, Sincerity, and Forgiveness

In this Jumuah Khutba, Sh. Yahya Rhodus highlights that part of our servitude to Allah the Exalted is our need to always turn back to Him in repentance. He also shares various Prophetic invocations for seeking Allah's forgiveness.

Sep 27, 2019•35 min

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