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Ghadir: Key Teachings from the Last Sermon of the Prophet - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi | Friday Juma Khutba June 30th, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQRGB_joUUU - 'Idul Ghadir is celebrated after 'Idul Adhaa and is significant in the faith and history as it links the institution of nubuwwat and imamat. - Ghadir was the Prophet's last formal sermon and the largest gathering he addressed. - The sermon discussed various teachings and values of Islam, including the sanctity of a Muslim's life, prohibition of interest, ending tribal strife, changing sacred months for political agendas, Shayṭān's influence, women's rights, brotherhood of the ummah, equality among believers, and the importance of inheritance laws were also emphasized. - The main message of Ghadir was the issue of succession, appointing 'Ali as the mawla, the master, the guide, and the Imam. - The Prophet highlighted the sanctity of a Muslim's life and honor and criticized the lack of respect for life among Muslims. - Trustworthiness and the sanctity of others' property were emphasized, reflecting the character of the Prophet and 'Ali. - Women's rights were addressed, emphasizing mutual rights and the responsibility to fear displeasing Allah. - The message of equality among believers, similar to the message of Hajj, was highlighted. - Holding on to the thaqalayn (the Book of Allah and the Prophet's family) was emphasized as a means to avoid going astray. - The statement "Allah's Book and my family" is found in three of the six major sources of Sunni hadith and is considered mutawātir, narrated by 120 companions. - The statement "Allah's Book and my sunnat" is not found in the ṣiḥāḥ sittah and is considered unauthentic.

The Struggle of Faith and Challenges in Modern Society - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi | Shahadat of Hazrat Muslim bin Aqeel June 28th, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0ZifVkh0gE - Verse 15 of Surah al-Ḥujarāt defines the characteristics of a mu’min (believer) as someone who believes in Allah and His Messenger without any doubt and struggles in Allah's path with their wealth and themselves. - The term "struggle" refers to jihad, which includes both minor and major jihad. - The major jihad is the spiritual struggle against desires that are contrary to Divine teachings. - The modern challenge lies in society's inclination to follow sinful desires - This challenge is not limited to adults but is also impacting children who are being exposed to various agendas - The essence of imān (faith) is to cultivate a sense of servitude (‘ubudiyyah) towards Allah. - Hazrat Muslim bin ‘Aqil's example is mentioned as a good servant of Allah who achieved this status through obedience to Allah, the Prophet, Imam Ali, Imam Hasan, and Imam Husayn. - The challenges faced by Hazrat Muslim bin ‘Aqil in Kufa, including the dwindling support and eventual abandonment by the people. - This eventually ended with Muslim bin ‘Aqil being left alone after the prayer, with no one remaining to support him.

Sacrifice and Submission: The Struggle of Prioritizing Allah's Will - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi Eid ul Adha 1444 June 29th, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS2en2TVtb8 - Eidul Adhaa is the celebration of sacrifice. - Prophet Ibrahim's success in submitting to the will of God is commemorated during Eidul Adhaa. - Prophet Ibrahim is closely connected to Muslims as he is described by Allah as a sincere Muslim. - "Islam" means submission to the legislative will of God, and "Muslim" refers to a person who submits to God's will. - Muslims are facing pressure to abandon their essence of servitude to Allah and prioritize their desires. - Those who prioritize their desires over Allah's decisions are criticized in the Quran. - The tendency to worship one's desires is being forced on Muslims through the education system, media, and workplaces. - Muslims should reflect on this challenge and protect themselves from deviation. - The true meaning of Eidul Adhaa is sacrificing one's ego and desires. - It involves prioritizing Allah's will in personal, family, social, community, business, and political aspects of life. - Sacrificing ego and desires is not easy; individuals must confront internal and external obstacles. - The ritual of Hajj symbolizes the struggle against deviation and evil. - Muslims must confront both internal and external challenges in their perpetual struggle. - The phrase "قد أفلح من زكيها و قد خاب من دسها" signifies the success of purification and the failure of corruption

The Importance of Leniency with Others in Your Life; Akhlaq in Your Interactions - Maulana S M Rizvi| Shahadat of 5th Imam Muhammad al-Baqir ((عليه السلام).) Monday June 26th, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1a80DCQ5Lw - Some of the sayings of the Fifth Imam on various moral and ethical issues - Imān is not just an intellectual act of believing; it means a commitment to follow the teachings of Islam. - Character building is tied to the concept of imān. - To have a good akhlāq means to be lenient in dealing with the people, in words & actions - Look at the example of the parents, especially when they are in their old age - Maintaining the ties with the relatives has been greatly emphasized in Islam - Treatment of a neighbor is also important in akhlaq - Imam al-Bāqir (a) played an important role in promoting the ‘aza of Imam Husayn (a) through the process of ziyarat

AoA, Today i am going to share a very informative video with you about the most popular scientist Albert Einstein. As you may know that Einstein has submitted many theories. Science only accept theory when it is proved by some practical. Einstein most popular theory is Theory of Relativity. He was not able to find a practical example for this theory after researching alot when he came to know about "Islam". He became Shia and started believing Hazrat Ali (a.s) This video is in urdu Click here to watch video Jazak'Allah

Dr. Farrokh Sekaleshfar, Muharram 2014 Lectures, Night 1