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- Is Islam outdated, does it need to move with the times? - The importance of remembering that societies are not always based on unbiased science. Even they are influenced with lobby groups and special interests - Looking at the example of smoking and drinking, and the varying views on it\'s health effects over the decades - Alcoholism in Islam, and its effects on the soul - The importance of knowing one\'s worth - Knowing one\'s limit when it comes to subjects where there are other experts in that particular field - While this includes secular and professional fields, it is especially important in religious fields of knowledge - The importance of Marjaiyyat, Ulema, and the community, working together at their various levels of knowledge, responsibility, and accountability - Using the recent example of cryptocurrency to display how the system works Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- This world of test and trial, putting a persons patience to practice under pressure - Looking at 5 categories of trial as described in the Qur\'an - Examining the viewpoint of fear, insecurity, and instability - The security and stability that comes with freedom of expression in certain societies, in contrast to others where it is suppressed - The hypocrisy of the West, who promote and encourage freedom of expression, but stay silent while Saudi Arabia arrests people who speak out against government policies - The example of Salma al-Shehab who was sentenced to six years in prison for tweeting support of a women\'s rights activist. Her sentence was increased to 34 years recently - Sheikh Saleh al-Talib, a prominent former Imam of Masjidul Haram, was sentenced for 10 years for criticizing the government\'s Entertainment Authority, and their concerts and other events which contradict the nations cultural and religious norms - Examining the viewpoint of hunger, and loss of wealth - This occurs due to man-made situations, or natural events - The extreme humanitarian crisis in Yemen, caused by mankinds warfare and political actions, or the natural phenomenon such as flooding in Pakistan seen this week, displacing millions of people - They are being tested by their personal situations, and we are being tested on how we step forward to help them - Examining a line from a dua from the 4th Imam, and applying it to our lives in the above context Friday Juma Khutba August 26th, 2022 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- The unfortunate suicide attacks in Kabul, becoming a regular occurrence in Afghanistan by ISIS affiliates - The misguided philosophy of these groups, leading them attack those who follow the Prophet and the Sunnah closer than them - The importance of pursuing knowledge for both men and women, not only men - Examples of this from the time of the Prophet himself, contradictory to the extremist ideologies of today, preventing women from gaining knowledge - Examining the hypocrisy of US and Western claims of promoting democracy, human rights, and literacy. All of their efforts consist of ulterior motives, and failed attempts which they abandoned - All US allies in the Muslim world are dictatorships who have no regard for human rights - Friday Juma Khutba - September 30th, 2022 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Touching upon the Canadian Hockey League scandal, involving the sexual assault of a woman by members of a Canadian championship team - Examining the role of alcohol and the mixing of genders in society - The role of celebrity culture influencing society, younger generations, and their thought processes - Today\'s phenomenon of celebrity culture within the Muslim world - The need to remember true faithful criteria when it comes to choosing and listening to role models - Today is the marriage anniversary date of the Prophet and Bibi Khadija - The important criterion to look at when selecting a spouse - The exemplary nature of Bibi Khadija, and her status as a role model for us all - The example of the people of Makkah looking for a celebrity to be the messenger of Allah, and Allah\'s deliberate choice of Muhammad for his qualities over all others Friday Juma Khutba - October 7th, 2022 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Summary of Islamic teachings as provided by the Prophet in his final sermon - 9 important points for a mu\'min to remember - Discussing each point in depth, and how they relate to our lives today Friday Juma Khutba - October 14th, 2022 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Discussing how all prophets before Muhammad acknowledged and foretold his coming, as the last Prophet - Examining the verses which mentioned his proper names - Discussing his 2 proper names and the verses they\'re mentioned in - The use of the name \"Muhammad\" and \"Ahmad\" before the Prophets time - Prophecies regarding Muhammad in the Bible - The coming of the \"Comforter\" mentioned in the Gospel of John, and the meaning behind it - Various interpretations of the \"Comforter\" in history - Examining the Greek terms used for this name, and the meanings associated with it, along with alternative meanings in Aramaic language, which was spoken by Jesus - Historical proofs of Muhammad\'s mention in the Bible - Looking at one particular important quality of the Prophet - The Shi\'a Muslims and the values instilled in the Ummah through him - Narrating a story where the Prophet discussed how other Prophets looked towards him Milad un Nabi 1444 - October 14th, 2022 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Today\'s instant communication, and social media, has both positive and negative implications for society - One of the negative implications is the populations adversity to reading, looking up facts, or concentrating on content for anything beyond a short period - Everyone has become used to \'sound bites\', quick clips, and short messages - 25% of students have been impacted when it comes to reading according to one study - Looking at the emphasis on learning in Islam, as demonstrated and stated by the Prophet - Always ensure to verify information you come across, do not take it for granted at face value - The importance of inculcating the habit of reading in your children from a young age - An example of this from Imam Hasan - Discussing the unfortunate terrorist attacks on the shrine of Shah Charagh, Ahmed bin Musa al-Kazim, in Shiraz - Friday Juma Khutba - October 28th, 2022

51 واں مرکزی کنونشن آئی ایس او پاکستان 28,29,30 اکتوبر2022 شبِ شہداء خطاب:حجۃ الاسلام مولانا احمد اقبال رضوی بمقام : جامعتہ المطفیٰ، لاہور

43 واں سالانہ ڈویژنل کنونشن آئی ایس او پاکستان 5،6 نومبر2022 تعمیر وطن کانفرنس خطاب: حجۃ الاسلام مولانا سید احمد اقبال زضوی بمقام : مسجد و امام بارگاہ محمدی، محمدی ڈیرہ، ملیرکراچی

- With a total lunar eclipse approaching, examining the concept of \\\'Salatul Ayat\\\', and the meaning behind it - How did this ritual originate, and why is it connected to natural phenomenon? - Narrating the story of a son of the Prophet, and the solar eclipse that coincided with his death, and the Prophet\\\'s statement on this matter - Historical events where people have taken advantage of various incidents for personal gain, such as Columbus taking advantage of the Aboriginals regarding lunar eclipses - Another story of Samiry, who deceived the believers when Prophet Musa went away for 30 days - Narrating advice from the 11th Imam on the eve of his birth anniversary. 7 traits that we should aspire towards Friday Juma Khutba November 4th, 2022 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Examining the life of the 11th Imam, and his 6 year span of Imamate in a 28 year span lifetime - Why do Shi\'as prefer the Ahlul Bayt over other sources? - Examining Sunni scholars who compiled ahadith in history - Why did many Sunni scholars avoid the Ahlul Bayt? - Quoting a Sunni source, Sibt ibn al-Jawzi al-Hanafi, and his book on the Imams of the Ahlul Bayt - Narrating a Hadith of the Prophet from the 11th Imam - Discussing a hadith regarding the consequences of drinking alcohol - Looking at pseudo miracles, and the misguidance people create by linking natural phenomenon to the image of their power - Narrating an example of this during the 11th Imam\'s time Wiladat 11th Imam (a.s.) - November 4th, 2022 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Sports is promoted in Islam when it benefits the health of a person - Examining a narration that talks about paying attention to your health, strength, free time, youth, enthusiasm, and wealth - 3 ways to effectively divide your time as a mu\'min - Ensure to link your sports activities with your faith and values - Looking at an example of the above during the Prophet\'s lifetime - Learning how sports can be used as a tool to achieve positive personal goals, such as being a team player, developing strategy, and more - In today\'s society however, sports has emerged as the newest religion - With that, comes a means of promoting values and behaviours that go against the values of Islam - It has also become a political tool of Western forces to push their own agendas - The blatant hypocrisy of the West is apparent when they look away during human rights crises and murders, yet they continue trade, diplomatic ties, and sports relationships

- A Discussion on how the home and school can work together to nurture our children - Organized by As-Sadiq Islamic School and ISIJ of Toronto November 24th, 2022

ہفتہ وار درس موضوع : خطبہ جناب زینب (س) دربار شام خطاب : حجۃ الاسلام شید ضیغم رضوی بمقام : مسجد امامیہ جعفرطیار ملیر، کراچی بتاریخ : 27 نومبر 2022

- Two important concepts in our faith: Islam and Imaan - Looking at practical examples of this concept - What are the differences between these two concepts? - Narrating a story of Banu Asad from Sura Hujarat on this topic - How to connect your conviction to practical commitment - What does it mean to do \'jihad\'? - Looking at female examples of true Imaan - Before Islam, Āsiya bint Muzāhim, the wife of Fir‘awn, was an example - Khadījah bint Khuwaylid, the wife of the Prophet, was an example in the early days of Islam - Zaynab bint ‘Ali inherited the traits of her family, and behaved in an exemplary manner throughout her life, especially in Karbala and beyond WIladat of Bibi Zainab - November 29th, 2022

- Examining the integral role of women in society - The importance of a couple being in sync, on the same page when it comes to faith and values - Examining Sura Nur and it\'s verses on this issue - Narrating the story of Bibi Zainab, her marriage process, and the examples we can derive from it for ourselves when it comes to compatibility, faith, and character - Looking at the unfortunate situation of domestic violence, which is an issue that affects families at a global level - No culture, faith, or nationality is immune from this issue. This is understood in society, however whenever it comes to a Muslim man physically abusing his wife, Islam as a religions is blamed, rather than the individual - Sharing some statistics regarding the plight of women in these situations, specifically in Canada - Discussing the need to refrain from violence or abuse, and to resolve issues in a peaceful constructive manner - Reviewing Sura Tahrim, discussing the Prophet and his marriages, the challenges they presented, and how he handled them. - The two main paths out of a situation are patience, coupled with mediation and counselling, or divorce, to remove yourself from the situation safely - Narrating a segment of the Prophet\'s last sermon in Ghadir, summarizing the teachings of Islam, including respect for women

November 11th, 2022 - On the occasion of Remembrance Day, we reflect on the importance of studying and remembering our history - We routinely hear \'We don\'t want to bother with the history of the Prophet and the Imams, we want to hear about practical issues affecting us\' - However to look forward, you must look back, at where you came from - Allah in the Qur\'an has repeatedly asked us to reflect upon past nations and lessons we can derive from them - Islam has also asked us to remember the past through rituals that emphasize concepts of importance to us - The lives of the Prophet and Imams span 250 years - more than enough examples for us to relate to our issues and challenges - Examining the Western culture of the poppy flower, and the symbol behind it regarding fallen soldiers - The easily apparent symbolism that can be related to our symbols in Islamic culture, especially when it comes to Karbala Friday Juma Khutba - November 11th, 2022

- The tragedy of the Lady of Islam, Bibi Fatima, and the uncertainty about the location of her burial - The shrines of the Prophet\'s family and companions in Baqi were destroyed almost a century ago when the Wahhabis gained control of Medina - In stark contrast, the UN Under-Secretary-General, Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos, who is in charge of the UN\'s Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites, visited the Grand Ayatullah Sayyid ‘Ali Sistani. - They discussed promoting a culture of peaceful coexistence, rejecting violence and hatred, establishing values of harmoney that are based on genuine concern for rights and mutual respect among adherents of different religions - Our Grand Marja‘ pointed out that the tragidies suffered by many people of different ethnic & social groups in many parts of the world have been the result of three specific issues - Looking at the rise of extremist movements that use blind violence against the defenceless - For centuries, Muslim dynasties dominated the Middle Eastern area from north Africa and the Arab Middle East to Asia Minor and Eastern Europe – Umayyid, ‘Abbāsid, and Othmani – they didn’t have any agenda that whatever land they occupy and dominate, the first act to be done was to demolish the religious sites of other faiths. - It all started with the Saudis. Unfortunately, because of its oil, the West bows down to them and ignores their crimes in suppressing the minorities. - One passage from the speech of Bibi Fāṭimah (a) discussing 8 important pillars of our faith, and their positive effects Friday Juma Khutba - December 9th, 2022 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Reiterating a few points regarding Christmas, with the winter holidays upon us now - Isa ibn Maryam is indeed one of the high ranking prophets in Islam - Do we celebrate Christmas, or participate in Christmas rituals? - Respecting other religions vs adopting their customs - What is the status of the Christmas tree in Christianity? - Looking at the example of the Bani Israel, and the customs they adopted - Examining the inferiority complex of Muslim societies and the internal pressure to fit in with others, leading to the adoption of other religious traditions Friday Message - December 23rd, 2022

شہیدائے اسلام کانفرنس شہیہد قاسم سلیمانی ، شہید ابو مہدی المہندس، شہید آیت اللہ باقر النمر و شہیدائے ملت حجۃ الاسلام و المسلمین مولانا سید احمد اقبال رضوی بمقام: امام بارگاہ کاشانہ عباس 581 ٹاون شپ، لاہور تاریخ: 1 جنوری 2023

Aagahi | آگہی | Special Program 13 Rajab Wiladat Ameer ul Momineen Imam Ali Ibne Abi Talib (as) | Part 1 رجب ۱۳ ، روز ولادت باسعات امیرالمومنین امام علی علیہ السلام , حصہ اول Host: Syed Qunber Rizvi Guest: Agha Ali Muhammad

Aagahi | آگہی | Special Program 13 Rajab Wiladat Ameer ul Momineen Imam Ali Ibne Abi Talib (as) | Part 2 رجب ۱۳ ، روز ولادت باسعات امیرالمومنین امام علی علیہ السلام , حصہ دوئم Host: Syed Qunber Rizvi Guest: Agha Ali Muhammad

Host: Brother Qari Mahdi برادر قاری مہدی Guest: Ayatullah Ghulam Abbas Raisi آیت اللہ غلام عباس رئیسی H.I Ahmed Iqbal Rizvi حجۃ الاسلام و المسلمین مولانا سید احمد اقبال رضوی Topic: Youme e Shuhada e Pakistan And Shaheed Muzaffar Kirmani موضوع : یوم شہداء پاکستان و شہید مظفر کرمانی Location: Bhojani Hall, Soldier Bazar, Karachi بمقام: بھوجانی ھال، سولجربازار، کراچی تاریخ: 5 فروری 2023

تمام عبادات ایک طرف انتظار امام زمانہ عج ان سب سے افضل عبادت ہے | سید احمد اقبال رضوی |Face book link : https://www.facebook.com/AhmedIqbalRizviOfficial/ Twitter Link : https://twitter.com/SAhmadIqbal

اعمال نیمہ شعبان و شب دعا تلاوت دعائےندبہ : ڈاکٹرسید مظفرحسین رضوی بمقام: مسجدو امام بارگاہ سید الشہداءاسلامک ریسرچ سینٹر، کراچی تاریخ: 07 مارچ 2023

- During the week celebrating the birth of the present Imam al-Mahdi, we will discuss the dua of the Imam which is recited every Friday after Juma prayers - Going through this du\'a verse by verse, and discussing the meaning behind it - 6 qualities that we should pray for to ensure the well being of our religious status - Asking Allah to grace various segments of society in different ways Friday Juma Khutba March 10th, 2023 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Today\'s political landscape which recognizes Islamophobia as a serious problem, in the aftermath of the shooting in a Quebec city mosque six years ago, and the truck attack in London, Ontario two years ago - These tragedies led to the first Action Summit on Islamophobia, and the creation of the Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia - One week ago, the government appointed Amira Elghawaby as the new Special Representative on Islamophobia, affirming the importance of engagement at various levels of civil society - An NCCM report also announced, that “for the first time in Canadian history a school board finally issued an anti-Islamophobia educational strategy\", which was done by Peel District School Board. - Discussing some highlights of this strategy - NCCM has urged the Muslim community to send a message of thanks to PDSB. You can simply do that by going to the NCCM’s website and click on “Send A Letter” button. - The struggle for justice and fairness for all citizens of Canada must continue - Even the Muslims in the USA are active on the political level. One such example is Ilhan Omar: she came to the US in the 1990s as a Somali refugee; and was elected to the US congress in 2018 - She was also a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Republicans who secured a majority in the Congress in the midterm elections in November, voted on a resolution to remove Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee. Obviously, the members voted along party lines and removed her from that position. = She was removed because she was critical of human rights violation by Israel. - We pray for the success of all who stand up for the rights of the minorities and the oppressed people around the world. Friday Juma Khutba February 3rd, 2023 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Reminding ourselves of one part of the du‘a from Ṣalawāt Sha‘bāniyyah of Imam Zaynul ‘Ãbidīn - Realizing that some are blessed more and others less – both are being tested by Allah. - The explanation of this concept through the words of the Qur\'an - The concept of us becoming the waṣīlah (intermediary) of Allah, between Him and the needy - The importance of the right attitude, approach, and humility when it comes to fulfilling your duty towards those in need - Discussing the importance of records, paperwork, and transparency when it comes to charity work in order to ensure all involved parties are accountable Friday Juma Khutba March 3rd, 2023 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)