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3rd Muharram 1446 AH Monday July 8th 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

2nd Muharram 1446 AH SundayJuly 7th 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

1. Kamaluddin Wa Tamam un Neamat https://www.al-islam.org/kamaaluddin-wa-tamaamun-nima-vol-1-shaykh-saduq https://www.al-islam.org/kamaaluddin-wa-tamaamun-nima-vol-2-shaykh-saduq 2. Mikyalul Makarim https://www.al-islam.org/mikyal-al-makarim-fi-fawaid-al-dua-lil-qaim-vol-1-sayyid-muhammad-taqi-musawi-isfahani https://www.al-islam.org/mikyal-al-makarim-fi-fawaid-al-dua-lil-qaim-vol-2-sayyid-muhamma...

1st Muharram 1446 AH Saturday July 6th 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

1st Muharram 1446 AH Saturday July 6th 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Ghadir is celebrated as the day when Prophet Muhammad declared Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor and leader of the Muslims. - The event took place on the 18th of Dhul Ḥijjah, 10 AH, during the Prophet's return from Hajj. - The timing and location of this declaration were significant, distinct from other sermons given during Hajj. - The delay in publicly declaring Ali's leadership was to ensure...

- Namaz, especially of Imam Ḥusayn, symbolizes the greater jihad (al-jihad al-akbar), while armed struggle in Karbala represents the lesser jihad (al-jihãd al-ashgar). - True jihad asghar (minor struggle) relies on jihad akbar (major struggle). Namaz is a reflection of jihad akbar and is foundational for jihad asghar. - The second caliph’s omission of “ḥayya ‘ala khayril ‘amal” from adhan and iqam...

- Public declaration of Imam 'Ali as the immediate successor to Prophet Muhammad at Ghadir Khumm on 18th DH 10 AH, marking a pivotal moment in Islamic history. - Allah's command to Prophet Muhammad to convey 'Ali’s leadership role and authority (Quran 5:67), highlighting divine guidance on succession. - Prophet delivered five sermons during Hajj where he briefly mentioned the importance of Ahlul B...

- Reflect on the shahadat of Muslim bin ‘Aqil's sons to emphasize the importance of protecting our children from harm. - Remember that children are precious blessings from Allah but also a test, as stated in the Quran (8:27-28), challenging us to raise them rightly. - Ensure children's upbringing involves halal provisions, emphasizing lawful sustenance, and protecting them from haram, avoiding pro...

- Double Standards Exposed: The Gaza tragedy highlights the hypocrisy of Western powers regarding democracy, human rights, and international law. - UN Security Council's Bias: The US frequently uses its veto power to protect Israel, showcasing an undemocratic system. - Selective Justice: While the ICJ and ICC are established to enforce international law, actions against Israel lead to US sanctions...

Jumu'ah Khutba - Sheikh Mustafa Akhound Friday July 5th, 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Wiladat of Imam Ali An Naqi (AS) - Maulana Sayyed Kamil Kazmi Saturday June 22nd 2024 15th Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

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- In the second half of Dhil Ḥijjah, celebrating Ghadir next week. - Prophet’s khuṭba in Mina during ḥajj emphasized: - Sanctity of life, dignity, property. - Prohibition of interest and tribal revenge. - Women’s rights, ummah brotherhood, believer equality. - Inheritance laws and succession by Qur’ān and Ahlul Bayt. - Muslims should respect each other’s lives; current conflicts show neglect. - Pr...

Thursday Night Majlis - Sheikh Jaffer H. Jaffer Thursday 6th June 2024 29th Dhul Qadah 1445 AH Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Reflecting on gratitude for guidance and provisions from Allāh. - Acknowledging trials as a means to refine humanity. - Highlighting Prophet Ibrāhīm's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismā'īl, symbolizing submission to Allāh's will. - Qur'ānic references affirm Ibrāhīm as a true Muslim before Islam's advent. - Narrating Ibrāhīm receiving the glad tidings of a forbearing son. - Describing Ibrāhīm...

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- Introduction to Muslim bin ‘Aqil and his role as Imam Husayn’s emissary to Kufa. - Concept of al-Insān al-Kāmil, the perfect human being. - Discussion on physical dimensions versus human greatness. - The role of knowledge (‘ilm) and its limitations in defining humanity. - Exploration of natural disposition (khulq) as a standard for human perfection. - Emphasis on love for humanity (Hubb al-Nās)...

Friday Juma Khutba 7th June 2024 30th Dhul Qadah 1445 AH Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Shahadat of 5th Imam (as) - Maulana Syed Saghir Hussain Shah Thursday June 13th 2024 6th Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Hajj prayers for safety of pilgrims and their return home. - Hajj as a symbol of global Muslim unity despite diverse backgrounds. - Muslim world's lack of unity in Gaza situation due to political paralysis. - Imam Muhammad al-Baqir's sayings on expressing opinions without knowledge. - Need for proper qualifications to issue religious verdicts, akin to medical practice. - Example of misinterpreta...

Shahadat of 9th Imam - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi Friday June 7th 2024 30th Dhul Qadah 1445 AH Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- The 26th chapter of the Qur’ān, ash-Shu‘arā’ (The Poets), discusses the role of poets in society, and their commentary on current events of their time, including injustice and evil rulers - Since 1948, Palestinians have faced displacement and denial of their identity. - The 1917 Balfour Declaration by the British favored a Jewish homeland in Palestine, marginalizing the Arab majority as "existin...

Thursday Night Majlis - Sheikh Dr. Abu Sumayya May 30th, 2024 22nd Dhul Qadah 1445 AH Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Imam ‘Ali bin Musa (a) exemplified humility. He instructed his followers not to stop eating when he arrived and would wait until they finished eating before addressing them. He also gathered all his servants, irrespective of their status, and treated them equally. - The first sin in human history was Shayṭān's disobedience due to arrogance, refusing to bow to Adam (Qur'an 2:34). Arrogance leads...