In this particularly instructive khutba, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin discusses the four things that the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) advised people to do as soon as he (Allah bless him and give him peace) arrived in Madinah. Ustadh Amjad also provides practical suggestions on how to implement this Prophetic advice easily.

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So much of what we do, such as school or work, is because we want to be ‘happy.’ We talk a lot about happiness, but it is an elusive concept. In this khutba, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explains that the real question is: What does it mean to be alive?

 

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Continuing the discussion from last Jumu'a on the dhikr Laa ilaha illa Allah, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explains that the way to actualize the realities of  Laa ilaha illa Allah is found through the most beloved of creation, the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace). He also answers the question of why there are so many Prophetic dua's (supplications) in Islam



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"There is no life except the life of the Hereafter.”

In this Jumu'a Khutba, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explains why we should seek the good pleasure of Allah the Exalted in every moment and in every state. He also discusses the benefits of the dhikr (remembrance) Laa ilaaha ila Allah and the meanings to have in one’s heart when repeating those words.

 

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Shaykh Yahya Rhodus continues his discussion on the right of Muslims on other Muslims. According to Imam al-Haddad (d. 1132 AH/1720 CE), there are two key traits that facilitate many other traits. Shaykh Yahya discusses these traits and explains how to begin to implement them.





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In this last Jumua of Ramadan 1442 (2021) with only a few days left of this blessed month, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus provides several gems of parting advice. He begins with a discussion of the Divine Gentleness in which the obligatory fast is presented in the Qur’an (2:183-85) and the etiquettes one should have with Allah the Exalted (2:186). He then explains why muraqaba (vigilance) leads to comprehensive good. And finally, he tells us what intentions we should make in these last few days.

 



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“Whoever hurts a Muslim has hurt me. And whoever hurts me has hurt Allah.”

Continuing with his short series on the rights of Muslims to other Muslims in preparation for Ramadan, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus mentions numerous hadith that unequivocally demonstrate that believers have a sanctity that other believers must uphold.

 

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“The seeker is not truly a seeker until he finds in the Qur’an all that seeks.”

As this blessed month of Ramadan begins, it is a good time to access our relationship with the Qur’an. It has been said that to gage one’s state with Allah the Exalted, one should look at his or her connectiveness with the Qur’an.

In this Khubah, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin relates an inspiring story of a Companion whose recitation of the Qur’an drew angels near to him. He also explains what one can do to connect, reconnect, or enhance one’s connection with the Qur’an.

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In this khutba, Shaykh Yahya defines the four cardinal virtues in an Islamic context and then focuses on the virtue of courage, which lies between cowardness and recklessness. He discusses the other traits of good character that arise from it, as well as the bad character traits that arise when there is an imbalance and the trait of cowardness or its opposite, recklessness, dominates.

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“It is a believer’s duty to guard himself against sin, both small and great, in the same way, he would against burning fires, floods, and lethal poison.” Imam al-Haddad

On the blessed last Friday of the sacred month of Rajab, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin reminds us that it is not too late to receive Rajab’s special gifts, as actions are judged according to their endings. Rajab is the month to repent and turn back to Allah the Exalted in preparation for the sacred month of Ramadan. Ustadh Amjad quotes extensively the wise counsel of Imam al-Haddad (d. 1132 AH/1720 CE) who, among other things, warns us to beware of willful persistence, meaning to sin and not repent immediately.

 

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In this fascinating discussion, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus explains the four steps in decision making: thought, inclination, judgment, and intention. He discusses in detail the sources of one’s thoughts, as well as how to combat and discourage thoughts that lead to bad actions and how to embrace and encourage thoughts that lead to good actions.

 

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Our ultimate goal is to know Allah the Exalted in this world and to be near Him, in eternal bliss, in the next. In this highly encouraging reflection, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus discusses the next trait of Futuwwa (spiritual chivalry) mentioned in al-Sulami’s book, Kitab al-Futuwwa: seek knowledge of Allah through Our knowledge. He discusses the ranks of the righteous and the type of knowledge about Allah that each of them can obtain. And even if we cannot obtain those ranks, Shaykh Yahya explains that through the Bounty of Allah, we will not be denied our aspirations, even if it is on the way to our grave.

 



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Ustadh Amjad Tarsin ends his series on the five foundational Hadith by looking at the fifth Hadith in which a companion asked, “O Messenger of Allah, guide me to an action that if I do it, Allah will love me and the people will love me.” The Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) responded, “Detach from the world and Allah will love you; detach from what people have and they will love you.”

Ustadh Amjad discusses what it means to detach from this world and how to do it.



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Continuing with his series on the five foundational hadith that scholars have indicated all other hadith stems from their meaning, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin looks at the fourth foundational hadith: "By the One in Whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, none of you [truly] believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself of goodness."

As part of this discussion, Ustadh Amjad mentions why love (maḥabba) is the pinnacle of all spiritual virtues.

 



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In this next Khutba, continuing with the five foundational hadith upon which Islam is built, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin discusses the well-known hadith narrated by al-Bukhari and Muslim which states, "That which is lawful is clear and that which is forbidden is clear, and between the two of them are doubtful matters about which many people do not know. Thus he who avoids doubtful matters clears himself in regard to his religion and his honor, but he who falls into doubtful matters [eventually] falls into that which is unlawful...Truly in the body, there is a morsel of flesh, which, if it is sound, the entire body is sound; but, if it is corrupt, the entire body is corrupt. Truly, it is the heart."

Among other things, Ustadh Amjad explains the concept of wara’ or scrupulousness, in part by recounting the story of Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him, who exemplified this virtue at a young age.

 

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The next virtuous trait of Futuwwa (spiritual chivalry) mentioned in al-Sulami’s book, Kitab al-Futuwwa is to hold on to the truth in all circumstances. Shaykh Yahya Rhodus discusses three verses in Surah az-Ahzab (33:21-23), which mention how true believers fulfill their pledge to Allah the Exalted in the most difficult of circumstances. He also mentions the greatest tribulation that the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) experienced, as well as where the believers’ safety, success, and felicity lie.



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“It is from Futuwwa (spiritual chivalry) to not let anything distract one from his Lord and to bear tribulations on the path of seeking closeness to Him.”

In this comprehensive discussion, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus discusses this next virtuous trait of Futuwwa found in Imam al-Sulami’s book on Futuwwa. He discusses the criteria used by those on the spiritual path in deciding whether to act, the definition of success from a religious perspective, and an explanation of several lines in al-Busiri’s Poem of the Cloak (al-Burda) that describe one’s nafs (lower self).

 

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Shaykh Yahya Rhodus explains what it means to fear Allah, the next virtuous trait of Futuwwa (spiritual chivalry) mentioned in Imam al-Sulami’s book, Kitab al-Futuwwa.

He also explains a stanza in Imam al-Haddad’s poem 'My Lord's Knowledge Suffices Me' (Qad kafānī 'ilmu Rabbī) and the blessings in having a good opinion of Allah the Exalted in all states.

 

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“When you mention the righteous, mercy descends.” In this reflection, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus reminds us of the blessings of staying connected to the righteous. He also discusses the intentions one makes when residing in blessed places of knowledge.

He ends his reflection with the next trait of Futuwwa (spiritual chivalry) mentioned in Imam al-Sulami’s Kitab al-Futuwwa: speaking of spiritual matters according to one’s own state.

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The next trait of Futuwwa (spiritual chivalry) mentioned in Imam al-Sulami’s Kitab al-Futuwwa, is to realize one’s complete impoverishment (faqr) before Allah the Exalted in all of one's states.

Here, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus explains why it is in our benefit to realize our servitude before Allah the Exalted. He also discusses the four types of impoverishment and the four traits of servanthood.

 

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