In Chapter 5 verse 6, the Holy Quran gives us instructions about how to perform the wudhu (physical cleaning) before prayer. In this khutba we look at what the message is of the Call to Prayer and the wudhu. The Call draws our attention to the fact that seeking Allah and His pleasure is better … Continue reading From Call to Prayer to Prayer
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Why has Allah banned gambling
Games of chance and intoxicants are banned in Islam, but why? Verses 2:129 and 5:90 and 91 are quoted to show that the Holy Quran gives a balanced view of the reasons for forbidding intoxicants and games of chance - both have some good but their harm is greater than the good they do. In … Continue reading Why has Allah banned gambling
Pakistan Sanctions the Rape of Women Part Two
In part one of this three part speech we looked at the hadood ordinance enacted by the military dictator Zia ul Haq in what he claimed was an act to implement Islam. In this speech we look at Chapter 5, verse 33 of The Holy Quran and give a detailed explanation of what it means … Continue reading Pakistan Sanctions the Rape of Women Part Two
Keep gambling, you will win millions
In June, the BBC News website ran a story in which it looked at a new wave of fruit machine like gambling terminals. These machines are driving huge profits for the betting shops and it is so worrying that local Councils are not trying to hit back and stop new betting shops from opening. Just … Continue reading Keep gambling, you will win millions