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Friday Sermon: Flee ToAllah, Not From Him by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Be Quick To Do Good by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Allah Helps His Servant So Long As His Servant Helps Others by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Active Listening like Luqman The Wise by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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💎 Prophet Muhammad's Madinan Advice 💎 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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As-Sadiq Al-Amin Before Nabi and Rasul 💎 The Truthful The Trustworthy Before Prophet And Messenger by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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The Value of Time - Khutbah - Masjid Al-Furqan, Atlanta GA - Imam Bilal by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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CommUnity - Khutbah - Masjid Al-Furqan, Atlanta GA - Imam Bilal by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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💎 Jesus' Kindness to his Mother 💎 Gems from the Lives of the Prophets by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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💎 2 Duas from Prophet Musa (a) 💎 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Has The Quran Unlocked Your Heart - Jumuah Khutbah | ihsanfoundation.org | Somalia Drought Relief by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Gratitude and Ambition | Jewels of the Quran | SALAM Center | Ramadan 2023 | Imam Bilal by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SWISS Youth Ramadan QA | Imam Suhaib and Imam Bilal by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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His Character Was The Quran! | Jumuah Khutbah | Masjid Annur, Sacramento, CA | Imam Bilal by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: The Quran was Sent Down Little by Little, Step by Step by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Transformative Knowledge | Imam Bilal by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Expressions of Gratitude | Somalia Drought Relief | Ihsan Foundation | Toledo, OH by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Jumuah Khutbah: Glimpses from Surat Yusuf: The Best Story by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Sh. Hamza Yusuf Recommending Book: "Indelible Footprints" by Dr. Ahmed Bangura by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Youth Halaqah: "Rethink Your World" starts Wednesday, 2/15/23! by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Expressions of Gratitude; Support for Turkey and Syria Earthquake Victims by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Planting Practical Seeds for Ramadan from Now | Imam Bilal Elsakka by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Jumuah Khutbah: The Syllabus For Jannah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Embodiment of Grace | Imam Bilal Elsakka by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Hadith 14 | The thankful heart. by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Jumuah Khutbah: Embodiment of Grace by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Book:
Indelible Footprints
Author:
Ahmed Sheikh Bangura
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Jumuah Khutbah: Youth Go Where They're Celebrated, Not Tolerated by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Night program at SALAM Islamic Center in Sacramento, CA.
Quran recitation in Arabic: Qari Irfan Sabeer
English translation: Qari Ridhwan Sabeer
Lecture revolves around Surah Fussilat, Verses 30-33
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Qari Irfan Sabeer | Maghrib Prayer | Salam Center | Sacramento, CA | 11.4.22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Gratitude - Noor Meditation by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Heart Therapy | Hadith 13 | Arrogance and the heart. by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Light at the end of the tunnel.
Sometimes, it's not about someone struggling reaching out, but you reaching in.
Think of Surat ad-Duha (Ch. 93) as a Quranic antidepressant.
It has 4 sections:
1. Allah swears that He is not upset with the Prophet. The first priority is the emotional state of the Prophet. Divine medicine is offered for that.
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The lense of the Surah then shifts from the present at that time to the future: things will get better.
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The lense then adjusts to the past: Allah reminds the Prophet of 3 critical challenges He helped him overcome; being an orphan, seeking guidance, and struggling financially.
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The focus then shifts again, this time from the past to the present: just as I helped you with those 3 specific challenges in your past, try to help others with those in the present. In the last 6 verses of the chapter, there is a perfect mirror: Cluster 1 ABC, then Cluster 2 ABC. A: you grew up as an orphan, so pay it forward and help orphans today. B: you were seeking guidance, so pay it forward and help others seeking guidance. C: you struggled and things improved, so now talk about the blessings you have received. In each of these 3 points, the past is directly tied to the present.
So for you and I, here and now, let us reflect. How has Allah helped us in the past? And how can we produce a positive action item as a result in the present?
Jumuah Mubarak. May Allah bless your Friday.
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Heart Therapy | Hadith 12 | Greed and the heart. by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Heart Therapy | Hadith 11 | Good character and the heart. | 10.18.2022 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Jumuah Khutbah: Alhamdulillah, To The One Who Removed All Sorrow | SBIA, San Jose, CA | 10.14.22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Jumuah Khutbah: Celebrating the Blessings of Allah | Burlington Masjid, NC | 10.7.22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Heart Therapy | Hadith 10 | 10.11.2022 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Heart Therapy | Hadith 9 | 10.04.2022 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Ustadh Imran Abedrabbo Adhan by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Step one, is for us to take a little bit of time, in piecemeal, and slowly but surely learn more about Prophet Muhammad. Learning about him is a never-ending process for the Muslim. If you finish one Seerah book, pick up another. If you finish one Seerah podcast series, begin another. Keep that wheel turning, and you will always benefit insha Allah.
Step two, as that learning increases and deepens, is to put what you practically can into practice. To live something from what you have learned. Don't overwhelm yourself, but start somewhere, and try to be consistent. May Allah make it easy.
Step three, reflect. What has the fruit been from your quest of learning more about The Beloved? Is that fruit sweet for you and those around you, or bitter? Some may think they are coming closer to The Prophet, however if they have become more harsh and their character more ugly, if they have become more spiritually arrogant and exponentially further from humility, then what has truly come out of their efforts of watering that fruit tree?
And for those who have become more kind, generous, and beautiful especially internally because of their journey, they are deserving of glad tidings. Would anyone disagree? Because their character has become like sweet musk, both for them and those around them, regardless of how spiritual those around them may or not be. Because their hearts have become like bright lanterns, that not only offer illumination for them first and foremost, but they also become sources of guidance for those around them, regardless of how spiritual those around them may or may not be.
May Allah, The Most Loving, Al-Wadud, guide us and forgive us. May He increase us in love for Him and His Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him.
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MCA Bay Area | Friday Family Night: The Muslim's Guide | 9.23.22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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MCA Bay Area | Friday Sermon: Between Stesdfastness And Seeking Forgiveness | 9.23.22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Heart Therapy | Hadith 7 | 9.13.22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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MCYC Farewell Khutbah: Prioritizing Coming Generations by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Passing The Baton | 9.9.22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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How do you treat those in society who may be disenfranchised?
How do you treat those with special needs?
How do you look at them, with both your eyes and heart?
Do you save space for them as the Prophet did?
Do you make them feel loved and welcome?
Ihsan is to treat people with excellence, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Regardless of their connections. Regardless of their appearance.
Treat people as a Muhsen because it's a reflection of who you are.
How do you treat others? Sincerely, or superficially?
In God's eyes, do you truly reflect Ihsan?
He loves the Muhseneen.
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When Moses first speaks with God, he is shown a glimpse of God's power in two ways. First, with his staff. And second, with his hand.
Then when God instructs him to go to Pharaoh due to his tyranny, he responds with a beautiful supplication, primarily focusing internally.
In his supplication, he makes sure to ask God to assist him through his brother, Aaron. As strong as Moses was, both in his stature and personality, he requested support. And God answered him.
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Be blessed wherever you are.
Because of the Quran.
Be a blessing wherever you are.
Because of the Quran.
Don't just look to receive blessings.
Look to produce them.
Look to be one.
That is what it means to be like Jesus (Quran, 19:31).
That is what it means to befriend the Quran.
Can you start today, and take one baby step towards the Book of Allah?
With self-love, kindness, and compassion?
This book is filled with mercy.
Are you?
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Humility in the early hours.
Your spirituality should lead to more humility, and kindness towards others.
Your religiosity should soften your heart, not harden it.
Have you gravitated closer towards becoming a better person, or the opposite?
Reflect.
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MCA Friday Night: Investing In Our Youth | 8.19.22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Masjid Al-Noor (MCA) | Friday Sermon: A Ray Of Hope | 8.19.22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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MCA Bay Area | Friday Sermon: Divine Timing | 8.19.22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Do You Know What The Greatest Verse In The Quran Is? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Be Good With Your Words, Neighbors, And Guests by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Priority 1: Passing The Torch To The Next Generation by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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As Muslims, Have We Abandoned The Quran? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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On that day, nothing else will matter.
Not gold, nor silver.
Nothing worldly.
Except...
A sound heart.
Which requires constant effort,
And purification.
Step one, is to learn who God is.
Next, is to try to live graciously within that framework of understanding.
Free of envy, free of evil.
Filled with peace, and purpose.
Do you love for others what you love for yourself?
If yes, is it more than a claim, supported with action?
May God grant us hearts that are clean and pure, and help us to constantly cultivate them in a way pleasing to Him.
And protect us from the opposite, and those treading that thorny path.
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Fasting is supposed to be more than one-dimensional. It's supposed to be both external and internal, both physical and spiritual.
When it comes to the sacred day of Ashura this coming Monday (8/8/22) - the day in the Islamic Hijri calendar that Moses and his people were saved from Pharaoh and his henchmen - in order to properly and fully benefit from it, a person must reflect deeply and reflect critically internally: am I treading the path of Moses or Pharaoh? And if the silent claim is that Mosaic footsteps are being taken, reflect even deeper: is that claim sincere and clear, or hypocritical and cloudy?
This day also commemorates the day Sayyidna Husayn, the beloved grandson of our beloved Prophet Muhammad, was mercilessly martyred. Again, an instance between good and evil - similar to Moses and Pharaoh. He intended to tread a Mosaic path of justice vs injustice, and paid the ultimate price in the end.
Moses triumphed through victory.
Husayn triumphed through martyrdom.
We love and learn from both.
May God gather us with them in paradise.
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Are You More Like Moses Or Pharaoh? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Carry Something From Jumuah Each Week by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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MAS-SSF Event: Depression, Anxiety, and Well-being in the Quran and Sunnah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: "And Within Yourselves, Do You Not See?" by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Does The Quran Affect You? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Sincere Submission To The Sustainer by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Guidance Is Intertwined With Mercy by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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May Allah have mercy on him, and grant him paradise.
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Heart Therapy | 5 | 7.5.22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Prophet Ibrahim: Sincerity Coupled With Responsible Action by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Heart Therapy Halaqah | 4 | 6.28.22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Be The Change by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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A Few Points Related To The First 10 Days of Dhul-Hijjah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Heart Therapy Halaqah | 3 | 6/21/22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Prophetic Depth Perception by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Taking Out The Trash Before The Best 10 Days by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Youth, Health, And Free Time by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Heart Therapy Halaqah | 2 | 6.14.22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Heart Therapy Halaqah | 1 | 6.7.22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Preserving Our Youth's Muslim Identity by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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This Dhikr Is Like A Shield by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Maintaining Love For Allah And His Messenger by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Prophet Yusuf And Ramadan Storehouses by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Take Action: Externally And Internally by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Students, Use Your Time Wisely Over Summer by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Allah Wants To Hear Your Voice by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Reflecting On Often Recited Surahs by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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The Master Key For Teenagers Respecting Their Parents by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Teenagers, Respect Your Parents by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Eid Sermon: What's Your Ramadan Souvenir? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Hang On To The Rope Of The Quran After Ramadan by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Finish Ramadan Strong With Charity by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Do You Want To Be Forgiven And Honored? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Mid-Point + Middle Path by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Prophetic Quranic Ramadanic Giving by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Have A Fruitfull Ramadan by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Making Ramadan Special For Your Kids by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Quality Time, Active Listening by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Rush To Reward Before Ramadan by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Respecting Different Opinions During Ramadan by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Imam Ghazali: 3 Types Of Fasting by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Takhliya, Tahliya, Tajliya. Purification, Beautification, Magnification by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Small Seeds For Ramadan by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Salawat As Medicine And An Antidepressant by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Quran And Sunnah Are Interwoven by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Hurt People Hurt People, And Healed People Heal People by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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The Sunnah Of Men Helping With Chores by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Tawba For Rain by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Muslim Kids In America Are Superheroes by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Clean Your Own Garage First by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Purification, Inside And Out by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon At Masjid Annur: Rush Towards Forgiveness by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Do Work, Then Trust Allah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Respecting Different Valid Opinions by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Everyone Needs Support by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Protection From Ignorant Energy by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Respecting The House Of Allah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Sabr Is Like The Sun by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Small Deeds That Are Overlooked by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Quran Quest Sacramento - 3/5/22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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MAS-SSF Vaccination Workshop - Saturday, 1/8/22 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: MAS-SSF, Vaccination, And 4 Critical Hadith by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Patience Burns, And Prayer Cools by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Al-Ghaffar, The All-Forgiving by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Al-Kareem, The Most Generous by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Be Like Fatima Al-Fihriyya, Build Your Qarawiyyin Today by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: The Prophet Left Behind Transformed People by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Back 2 Basics: Tafsir of Surah Al-Fatiha | 4/4 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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4 Key Hadith From Imam Abu Dawud by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Human Kindness by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: The Need For Compassionate Community by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Back 2 Basics: Prayer | 3/4 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Back 2 Basics: Wudu | 2/4 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Back 2 Basics: Athan and Iqamah | 1/4 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Relief From Anxiety by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Winter Is Springtime For The Believer by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Tell Your Kids You Love Them by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Give Warmth When It's Cold by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Light Therapy by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Surah Mulk And Protection In The Grave by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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God Bless Our Noble Custodians by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: The Skill Of Active Listening by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Listen And Obey... To Friday Parking Instructions by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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What If It's Significant With Allah? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Make Your Intention To Get Vaccinated by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Shield Your Heart From Hypocrisy by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Oh You Who Believe...BELIEVE! by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Respect The Neighbors Of The Masjid, Park Properly by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: How Much Do You Care About The Youth? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Relief For Parents Of Teenagers by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Do You Want God To Love You? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Surah Duha - A Divine Antidepressant by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: True Piety Is Balanced by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Headlights And Heartlight by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Kind Words by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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If Your Teenager Is Struggling With Their Faith And Practice... by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Breaking The Silence On Domestic Violence by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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The Sacrifices Of The Sahaba by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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3 Duas For Those With Difficulties by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Do A Small Good Deed Tonight by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Depression And Anxiety In Islam by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Give From What You Love by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Encourage Your Youth To Establish Jumuah On Campus by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Help Other Kids For Allah To Help Your Kids by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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More Than Keeping Up With The Joneses by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Pure Hands For Yemen Relief by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Scan Your Heartdrive For The Virus Of Envy by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Each Of You Is A Shepherd by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Rekindling Your Prayer Spark by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Reconnecting Like WiFi by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Encouraging Youth To Call Iqamah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Charity To A Thief, Adulteress, And Rich Man? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Manners When Entering The Masjid by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Spend On Your Wife And Kids by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Be With The Truthful by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Relating To Quranic Stories by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Get Vaccinated, Save Lives by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Faith & Action, Gardens & Rivers by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Purification Then Beautification by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Free Will To Traverse The Path by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Ashura And Justice by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Ashura And God On Your Side by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Good Company Leads To Good Endings by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Protection From Bad Company by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Back To School by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Call Upon Allah By His Beautiful Names by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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One God, Gratitude, Repentance by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Strike Your Staff And Trust Allah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Eid Sermon: Rabbana, Our Lord by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: From Hardship To Ease by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Preparation For The Best Ten Days by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Athan was two minutes early, so khutbah was 115-135pm. Prayer done by 140pm.
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There Are Different Ways To Call Iqamah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Call To Islam With Wisdom And Beauty by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Can You Give A Cup Of Sugar? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Friday Best by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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2 Precious Pearls Of Duas by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: A Secret In Surah Jumuah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 30 | Passing Away by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 29 | The Quran by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 28 | Farewell Pilgrimage by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 27 | The Conquest Of Makkah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 26 | Broken Treaty by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Tell Your Kids You Love Them! by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 25 | Ahzab, Hudaybiyyah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 23 | Consultation Before Uhud by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 22 | Hypocrites In Madinah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 21 | The Prophet's Family by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Avoid Spiritual Bankruptcy by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 19-20 | Athan; Badr by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Plant Seeds Today by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 18 | Arrival In Madinah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 17 | Migration by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 15 | Boycott by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 14 | Hamzah And Umar Embrace Islam by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 13 | More Than Numbers by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 12 | Abyssinia by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Uprooting Internal Weeds Of Racism by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 09 | Mount Safa by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 08 | Early Dawah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 07 | Abu Bakr by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Salawat And Silver Linings by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 05 | Rebuilding The Kabah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: An Ayah A Day Goes A Long Way by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 04 | Marriage To Khadijah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 03 | Muhammadan Blessings by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 02 | Following In Hajar's Footsteps by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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SeerahBites | 01 | An Ancestor's Blessed Dua by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Ramadan Prep | 04.09.2021 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Give To Allah's House by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Priorities During Ramadan by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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A Simple Recipe For Contentment by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Learn Your Light, Live Your Light by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: The Power Of Perspective by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Sustenance From Where You Wouldn't Expect by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: You Can't Go It Alone by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Cleanse Your Heart From Envy by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Purification Then Beautification by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Gratitude Vitamins by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: What Are You Grateful For? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Cleaning Up For An Esteemed Guest: Ramadan by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Ingredients For Increasing Inner Light by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Invest With Your Lord by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Give Good For God by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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How Can You Contribute To The Community? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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When Paradise Is No Longer Distant by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Thankful For The Food We Have by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Solve Your Problems With Charity by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Reminder: Surah Duha And Hope by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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His Character Was Brighter Than The Moon by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Connect To The Quran Like WiFi by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Prepare For A First Class Ramadan by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Don't Feel So Entitled To Paradise by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Planting Seeds Of Ramadan In Rajab by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Give A Little To Protect A Lot by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Shukr - Sweeter Than Sugar by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Successful indeed are those purify [their hearts]. -Quran
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Friday Sermon: Show Mercy To Be Shown Mercy by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Compassion Towards Your Kids by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Do you slander others and think nothing of it? Are you careful with your tongue and words? Iman should reflect on the tongue and limbs. If not, then there is serious food for thought. How many people think they're good with Allah, when in fact they are in serious trouble? The believer is aware, the hypocrite is heedless. May Allah guide us.
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Think for yourself, reflect. It's not necessarily about going with the crowd, especially if they're wrong. Be a person of principle. Don't justify doing something wrong just because someone else is doing it. Wear your mask, maintain social distancing, and don't be careless. Just because other houses of worship, Mosques or otherwise, may be holding indoor prayers when they're not supposed to, doesn't make it okay. For the love of God, please reflect.
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Friday Family Night: Reformation Of Character | 18 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Pack Your Bags by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Prepare For Tomorrow by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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The Quran is filled with beautiful stars and constellations subhanallah. Sometimes, it's good to simply go stargazing.
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Say this 7x morning and evening for relief in this life and the next, God willing.
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Is your heart reflecting the light of character? Is the theory being put into practice, or is it simply information?
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Give people hope! Encourage them to turn a new page in their relationship with God, and to start anew, as opposed to putting them down and casting them into damnation! Be careful, perhaps you will end up in that situation you are casting them into, and they are forgiven by Allah. Reflect.
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Friday Sermon: Do You Want Peace At Home? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Sermon: Duas For Students by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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What did Prophet Yusuf ask Allah for towards the end of his life? Gold coins and warehouses filled to the top with silver? No. He asked Allah for a good ending as a Muslim -in submission to Allah- and to catch up with the righteous. How much do these two things preoccupy our minds, and impact our character? Are we rude towards others, or patient and kind? A good ending is not a handout, but to be worked for. We ask Allah for that gift, as Prophet Yusuf did.
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What does "la ilaha il Allah" mean to you? What kind of fruit does it produce with your character specifically? For some it's bitter, and others it's sweet.
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Friday Family Night: Reformation Of Character | 17 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Invest in a few minutes of listening to Quran today. May Allah bless you and make your Quranic journey smooth and sweet.
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Be mindful of Allah wherever you are, especially as it relates to your words. Replace a bad deed with a good one, especially as it relates to your words. And treat people with good character, especially as it relates to your words.
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Successful indeed are those who purify their souls.
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Friday Sermon: Call Upon Your Lord, He Will Respond by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Say this three times, and Allah will forgive all your past minor sins.
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Yes, identify external evil and fight against it as best you can. However, look inside your own heart first to see if that very evil resides there. Purity is needed both externally and internally, however the latter is the starting point.
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Will you give a dollar in charity? Will you help around the house? Will you say thank you to someone?
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God's blessings and peace be upon him and his family
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And whoever is saved from the selfishness of their own souls, it is they who are ˹truly˺ successful.
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Friday Sermon: Be Consistent Like The Sun, And Beautiful Like The Moon by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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"Make things easy, don't make them difficult. Be encouraging, not discouraging."
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Believe in Allah and His Messenger, and donate from what He has entrusted you with.
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And whoever is saved from the selfishness of their own souls, it is they who are ˹truly˺ successful.
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Let's learn from the historical figures of John The Baptist, Jesus, Mary, her parents, and Zachariah. When Mary's mother had just given birth to her, she asked God to protect her baby and the progeny of her baby from the devil. Look at her concern for future generations, and ask yourself internally, what are you doing today to help the youth of tomorrow?
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Pray As If It's Your Last Prayer, Watch Your Words, And Don't Be Envious by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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How do you use your health overall? How do you spend your time overall?
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- Humble beginnings. 2. Hearing and seeing: avenues to the heart. 3. Gratitude.
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And whoever is saved from the selfishness of their own souls, it is they who are ˹truly˺ successful.
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Friday Sermon: Praying For Happy Families by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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"If any Muslim says three times evening and morning, "I am pleased with God as my Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad as my Prophet," God will certainly please him on the day of resurrection."
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Indeed my Lord is subtle in fulfilling what He wills. Surely He ˹alone˺ is the All-Knowing, All-Wise.
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And whoever is saved from the selfishness of their own souls, it is they who are ˹truly˺ successful.
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Live your faith, help others. Donate here: ihsanfoundation.org
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Surah Yaseen is referenced, when the three messengers went to the town and were rejected; but there was 1 man who believed in them and accepted their message. Were the 4 of them popular with those people? Absolutely not. However, has it not been proven that they attained popularity with Allah, due to their principles?
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Active Listening And Quran by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Do Your Part Then Make Dua by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Feed people, and greet those who you know as well as those you don't know. Give some charity today to help feed people; greet someone peacefully in your home.
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"The Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hand the people are safe, and the believer is the one from whom the people's lives and wealth are safe."
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Spend time with the Quran, give good quality charity, make dua.
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Practice covid character. When you see others, don't hug or shake hands. Maintain your distance, offer a kind gesture, but do your part to slow the spread. Tie your camel, then trust Allah.
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“Our Lord! You encompass everything in ˹Your˺ mercy and knowledge. So forgive those who repent and follow Your Way, and protect them from the torment of the Hellfire. Our Lord! Admit them into the Gardens of Eternity which You have promised them, along with the righteous among their parents, spouses, and descendants. You ˹alone˺ are truly the Almighty, All-Wise." -Quran
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O believers! Shall I guide you to an exchange that will save you from a painful punishment? ˹It is to˺ have faith in Allah and His Messenger, and strive in the cause of Allah with your wealth and your lives. That is best for you, if only you knew. He will forgive your sins, and admit you into Gardens under which rivers flow, and ˹house you in˺ splendid homes in the Gardens of Eternity. That is the ultimate triumph. ˹He will also give you˺ another favour that you long for: help from Allah and an imminent victory. ˹So˺ give good news ˹O Prophet˺ to the believers.
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O believers! Always remember Allah often, and glorify Him morning and evening.
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"Successful indeed are those who purify themselves, remember the Name of their Lord, and pray." -Quran
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So be mindful of Allah to the best of your ability, hear and obey, and spend in charity—that will be best for you. And whoever is saved from the selfishness of their own souls, it is they who are ˹truly˺ successful.
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“Work gratefully, O family of David!” ˹Only˺ a few of My servants are ˹truly˺ grateful." -Quran
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"And you [Oh Prophet] are truly ˹a man˺ of outstanding character." ﷺ
-Quran
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Friday Sermon: How Much Do You Care About Allah's House? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Wisdom And Gratitude Are Interconnected by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Don't just pray - help people! Primarily orphans and those struggling to simply eat. Don't just read this, pick an organization you trust, and donate $1 now!
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"Those who, when faced with a disaster, say, “Surely to Allah we belong and to Him we will ˹all˺ return.”
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"He has certainly succeeded who purifies himself." -Quran
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"He who created death and life to test you as to which of you is best in deed - and He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving." (67:2)
"Every soul will taste death. And We test you with evil and with good as trial; and to Us you will be returned." (21:35)
"And [Noah] said, 'Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Indeed, He is ever a Perpetual Forgiver." (71:10)
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Are You David Or Goliath? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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“The hypocrite looks for faults, the believer looks for excuses.” Imam Al Ghazali
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"He has certainly succeeded who purifies himself." -Quran
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Friday Sermon: Plant Seeds Today For Fruit Tomorrow by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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- In front of. 2. Behind. 3. Right side. 4. Left side.
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"He has certainly succeeded who purifies himself." -Quran
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When Prayer Is Transformative by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Reminder: Mercy - The Prophetic Umbrella by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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How Is Your Fruit Basket? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Family Night: Reformation Of Character | 04 by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Reminder: This Quran Guides To What Is Most Upright by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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The Heavens And Earth Didn't Shed A Tear Over Pharaoh by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Relief From Worries And Debt by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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"He has certainly succeeded who purifies himself." -Quran
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Remember Allah, And He Will Remember You by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Reminder: Preparation by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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The Gratitude Of Prophet Yusuf by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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The Power Of Alhamdulillah by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Light At The End Of The Tunnel by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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"He has certainly succeeded who purifies himself." -Quran
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Friday Reminder: The Prophet Is A Witness by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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How Did The Sahaba Respond To Pressure? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Dua For When Dealing With A Calamity by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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"He has certainly succeeded who purifies himself." -Quran
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Friday Reminder: Charity Will Give Life To Your Wealth by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Paradise At Your Mother's Feet by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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"So whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it.." -Quran
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The Believer From The Family Of Pharaoh by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Reminder: Live The Quran And Be Generous! by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Family Night: Easy Good Deeds (71-76) by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Reminder: Give Charity by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Dhikr Should Be Transformative by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Extracting Pearls From The Quran by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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"So whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it.." -Quran
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"So whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it.."
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"They give them preference over themselves, even though they are in privation. And whoever is protected from the stinginess of his soul - it is those who will be the successful." -Quran
وَيُؤْثِرُونَ عَلَىٰ أَنفُسِهِمْ وَلَوْ كَانَ بِهِمْ خَصَاصَةٌ ۚ وَمَن يُوقَ شُحَّ نَفْسِهِ فَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْمُفْلِحُونَ
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"So whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it." -Quran
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Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “It is enough sin for a man to withhold from those dependent upon him.” [Hadith]
"Indeed, Allah orders justice and good conduct and giving to relatives.." [Quran]
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After one of the rare verses in the Quran that mention Prophet Muhammad by name, Allah addresses the believers and says to do much dhikr, to remember Allah often. And to glorify Him morning and evening. Never underestimate the power and affect of your dhikr..
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"So whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it." -Quran
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Due to the fires in California, let's increase in istighfar in hopes for rain insha Allah. May Allah send abundant beneficial rain that eases the situation.
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"Whoever has taqwa of Allah, He will give him a way out; and will provide for him from places he doesn't expect." -Quran
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Live this short reminder, give some charity today: pennyappealusa.com (as a suggestion)
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If you've fallen off the bandwagon as it relates to doing small good habits, don't worry, we've all been there, so let's make the intention to get back on. A brief example related to this is given regarding the last two Surahs - Falaq and Naas. May Allah protect us and our loved ones.
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The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Make things easy for the people, and do not make it difficult for them; and make them calm (with glad tidings) and do not repulse (them).”
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As Muslims, we should be people of both action and faith. May Allah help us to try our best to maintain this balance of both learning and doing.
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The Prophet's Character ﷺ Was As Bright As The Sun And Beautiful As The Moon
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"The believers are those who, when Allah is mentioned, their hearts tremble; and when His verses are recited to them, they increase them in faith; and in their Lord they put their trust." -Quran
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It's not just about doing a good deed here and there, which is still good in and of itself, however consistency is key. May God help us to try our best to be consistent in doing good.
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"And whoever does the smallest amount of good shall see it [on Judgment Day]." -Quran
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The Prophet was the kind of person to try to help someone if they were feeling down or anxious. In the cave, he told Abu Bakr "Don't worry, Allah is with us," and when he entered the mosque on another occasion and found a companion sitting there full of stress, the Prophet taught him a powerful dhikr to say morning and evening to help relieve his debt and worries. Be like the Prophet - help others; give charity.
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First knowledge, then action. Both are needed and critical as it relates to treading the middle and balanced path of Islam. May Allah guide and help us.
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Allah tells us at the end of Surah Taghabun to do four things: be mindful of Him as best we can, listen, obey, and give charity. Then immediately following the last command, to give charity, Allah elaborates and offers us more motivation. If we give charity, it's good for us, helps us to control the lower self and attain success, plus Allah will give us so much more in return. Give some charity today, albeit one dollar!
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- Faith
- Good deeds
- Encourage each other to truth
- Encourage each other to patience
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Surah Rahman begins with a unique ayah, the likes of which is found nowhere else in the Quran - the entire verse consists of one of the names of Allah! And of all names, which one in particular? Al-Rahman - The Most Merciful. Then what is the next ayah? "[He] taught the Quran." A gem of a reflection to take away from this is that the more we connect with the Quran, the more compassionate and merciful we should become. This is why the Prophet said the best among you are those who learn the Quran and teach it - because these are supposed to be people of mercy.
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The Quran was not sent for us to simply read it cover to cover, or listen to it cover to cover; rather, it was sent for us to reflect deeply over and positively transform as a result. So when we come across verses in the Quran, or stories in the Quran, we should pause and reflect deeply over them, and pluck different fruits of relevance from them, based on whatever we are going through at that time. For example, after Nabi Yusuf went through a difficult period of isolation (think of modern-day quarantine), immediately following that the greatest doors of his life opened! May Allah make it the same for you. And regarding Nabi Sulayman, he taught us an important formula - to first ask Allah for forgiveness, then for something huge - like an historic kingdom!
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The best day of the year, Arafah, is this Thursday (7/30/2020). May Allah help us to try our best to take advantage of it! Even if you can't fast for one reason or another, try to do some extra special good deeds. May Allah accept them, and forgive our shortcomings.
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"My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [many] from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication." (Surah Ibrahim)
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- Learning matters of the religion
- Teaching matters of the religion
- Respecting one's elders
- Respecting the signs of Islam
- Being kind to children
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These first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are an incredible opportunity for each of us to try our best to reconnect with Allah, and recalibrate our hearts towards Him. May He guide us down our paths, protect us along the way, and accept our duas.
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Prophet Ibrahim decided to offer a better example for his children than his father offered for him - he decided to become the change he wished to see in the world, peace be upon him. His example shows us how powerful this concept is and can be.
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By saying this three times, the Prophet taught us that Allah will forgive all your past sins. Take a quick listen to find out what this gem is!
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At the beginning of Surah Qalam, Allah reminds the tribe of the Prophet, Quraysh, that he had the best character. Allah was reminding them that they knew who he was, and they knew he would not lie, so they should therefore think about and accept his message and trust him, just like they had trusted him for decades prior.
"And you are truly ˹a man˺ of outstanding character." (The Clear Quran; Qalam, 4)
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- Good treatment of a travel companion
- Meeting one another for Allah's sake
- Honoring one's guest
- Removing an obstacle from the path
- Refraining from arguments
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The primary purpose of the Quran is guidance. Let's each revisit our relationships with the Quran, and ponder the question, what is my intention of connecting with this incredible book? Is it to simply read, listen, and memorize, or to also understand, reflect deeply, and apply? May Allah help us to deeply connect with the Quran, and become better people as a result.
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These days, there is so much focus on the quantity and material side of things, however a story in Surah Yaseen reminds us to instead focus on the quality and spiritual side of things. Three messengers and one follower are highlighted, not exactly a huge quantity, however the quality of their status with Allah is extremely high, and millions have read their story in the Quran, preserved until Judgment Day.
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Allah compares the growth of vegetation to the growth of iman in the heart in the Quran. Just as soil needs water, the soul needs Quran.
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Hasn't The Time Come To Soften The Heart? by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Surah Fatiha: Balance Between Gratitude And Ambition by Imam Bilal Elsakka
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Friday Family Night: Easy Good Deeds (26 - 30) by Imam Bilal Elsakka
