Shaykh Amin Kholwadia | General Talks and Lectures

 Reflection delivered on February 8th, 2019 Despite the proclivities afforded to us by modern intellectualism, Muslims must view Islam as religion that is ‘wholesome and complete’, free from any need to reform, supplement or complement. The Shaykh expounds on this notion by rebuking the trend from both within and outside the community to modify, reconfigure and rethink all elements of Islam....

Reflection delivered on January 11th, 2019 In this Friday reflection, Shaykh Amin takes us through the several layers of raḥmah manifested by Allah ﷻ and demonstrates that this concept is far and beyond the definition of ‘mercy’ which English speakers have become accustomed to. The true definition of raḥmah stretches to the cosmic levels and enacted by the loftiest of angels at the direct servitud...

Reflection delivered on November 23rd, 2018 The concept of ‘thankfulness’ is embedded within the Dīn of Islam and the teachings of our Prophet ﷺ. We give thanks multiple times a day, in one form or another, in acknowledgment of our very basic physical disposition as well as for the constant fulfillment of our needs. As Muslims, we extend our shukr one step further by being conscious, thankful, and...

 Reflection delivered on January 18th, 2019  As scores of people have been furloughed due to the government shut down, the Shaykh draws our attention to the relevancy of Allah’s ﷻ revelation in explaining our nation’s current reality. Furthermore, we are called to action of our own as Muslims living in a nation wrought with hunger and poverty.   

 Renewing Our Dedication to ‘Ibādah   Reflection delivered on April 19th, 2019 

 As Muslims in the post-modern era, we must reevaluate the mission of the Prophet ﷺ‬ in light of the purpose of his nubuwwah, which is to achieve salvation for humanity. The Prophet’s ﷺ‬ primary purpose was not to achieve social reform, to create a political system or to uphold the rights of humanity, as is the orientalist view. Rather, it was a more comprehensive objective which must be view...

In Islam, we have the freedom to make choices. Each of these choices have an impact on us, our community and upon our state in the Hereafter. In this reflection, Shaykh Amin expounds on the concept of ‘choice’, and explains that a visionary Muslim will always make choices which benefit him in eternity, not just in this world 

 The Miraculous Journey of ’Isrā’ wal-Mi‘rāj 

 Reflection delivered on March 15th, 2019 

Reflection delivered on August 9th, 2019

ʿĪd al-ʾAḍḥā Khuṭbah delivered August 11th, 2019

Reflection delivered on July 26th, 2019

Reflection delivered on June 5th, 2019. ʻĪd al-Fiṭr Khutbah

Reflection delivered on June 21st, 2019

 Reflection delivered on May 31st, 2019 

 Post-Taraweeh Reflection delivered on May 25th, 2019. 

Reflection Delivered on May 17th, 2019

 Post-Taraweeh Reflection delivered on May 18th, 2019. 

 Hearken to the Spirit of Ramadan Reflection delivered on May 10th, 2019