Mudassar Aziz looks at the meaning of the Arabic name ‘Eid-ul-Fitr’ which is the celebration Muslims offer at the end of Ramadan. He reads from Chapter 110, verse 3 of The Holy Quran and takes a deeper look at the words to determine the true meaning of the name and why it is important for all … Continue reading Podcast: The Meaning of Eid-Ul-Fitr
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Podcast: Eid Ul Fitr or Celebration of Charity
Dr Jawad Ahmed gave the speech on Friday 8th August, which was the day of Eid ul Fitr. He starts by reciting from Chapter 105 of the Holy Quran, known in English as ‘The Elephant’. He then goes on to describe the meaning of the word Fitr as an example to show that Arabic is … Continue reading Podcast: Eid Ul Fitr or Celebration of Charity
[Podcast] Meraj Un Nabi
Some time ago in a televised debate on Islam, Professor Richard Dawkins objected to the concept of Meraj. The journalist Mehdi Hassan's answer was to say that he did literally believe in the fact that the Holy Prophet (pbuh) rode a winged horse up to the heavens. In the podcast above Hameed Jahangiri from the … Continue reading [Podcast] Meraj Un Nabi
[Podcast] Ramadan and the human stages of development
How does the instructions in the Holy Quran resemble the way in which human development evolves? We look at Chapter 71 Verses 13 to 15 known as ‘Noah’ (Nuh) and look at how Islamic devotions resemble the developments and changes in the life of a human being. [powerpress]http://www.virtualmosque.co.uk/podcast/10082012khutba.mp3[/powerpress]
[Podcast] Muhammad – The Ideal Role Model
[audio:http://www.virtualmosque.co.uk/audio/Muhammad_The_Ideal_Role_Model.mp3] It is shown in this khutba that whether or not people accept the Holy Prophet’s claim to be a Prophet of Allah he is still an ideal role model. The reason is that the examples of his behaviour can be emulated by every human being, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, to live a better life. … Continue reading [Podcast] Muhammad – The Ideal Role Model
[Podcast] Two aspects of the moral qualities of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s)
[audio:http://www.virtualmosque.co.uk/audio/two_aspects_moral_qualities_holy_prophet.mp3] The Holy Prophet showed us how to behave in adversity – that is when he was at Makkah and in victory – when he was at Medina. No other prophet had the opportunity to show his followers how to behave under all circumstances. Right Click and Download
[Podcast] Ramadaan is not 30 days
[audio:http://www.virtualmosque.co.uk/audio/Ramadaan_is_not_30_days.mp3] At the end of Ramadaan we seem to forget that the lessons we have learnt during the Ramadaan are not to be forgotten after Eid. These lessons are to be applied by us in our daily lives for the rest of the year. There is no benefit in simply going hungry if we do … Continue reading [Podcast] Ramadaan is not 30 days
[Podcast] Islamic rituals and real life
[audio:http://www.virtualmosque.co.uk/audio/Islamic_rituals_and_real_life.mp3] In light of the recent riots in London the khutba explores how Islamic rituals such as prayer, charity, fasting and pilgrimage would prevent the occurrence of such disturbances. They instill in people discipline and fellow feeling to help others in need. Islam also teaches that there are consequences to actions which need to be … Continue reading [Podcast] Islamic rituals and real life
[Podcast] Purification not flagellation
[audio:http://www.virtualmosque.co.uk/audio/Purification_not_flagellation.mp3] The purpose of Ramadan is to purify our souls and not cause pain. In the podcast we discuss Chapter 2 verses 183 to 185 of The Holy Quran. You can download the podcast by clicking Right Click and Download
[Podcast] News International and Islam
[audio:http://www.virtualmosque.co.uk/audio/News_International_and_Islam.mp3] Read more to download the mp3 file Right Click and Download The video can be seen here
[Podcast] Safeguarding your Faith
[audio:http://www.virtualmosque.co.uk/audio/Safeguarding_your_Faith.mp3] Read more to download the mp3 file Right Click and Download The video can be seen here