Al-Maqasid

In this Jumu'a Khutba, Sh. Yahya Rhodus talks about the importance and benefit of mentioning and loving the righteous. He also reminds us of the Quranic command to seek out the company of the people of trueness. For more information about Al-Maqasid, please visit almaqasid.org

In these lessons at Al-Maqasid, Sh. Yahya Rhodus covers a classical book on Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry) by Imam al-Sulami. Each lesson focuses on a particular trait and its relation to the spiritual path. For more information on Al-Maqasid, please visit us at www.almaqasid.org

The Prophet ﷺ said, "The best of beauty is in having beautiful character." [Suyuti] This Khutba focuses on the tendency in today's world towards ugliness, which distances us from the Fitra (the natural state of the soul). So how do we express beauty in times where it has become rare? Through embodying the beautiful character of Sayyiduna Muhammad ﷺ. For more information on Al-Maqasid, please visit...

In these lessons, Sh. Yahya Rhodus teaches from Imam ʿAbd Allah al-Haddad's 'Knowledge & Wisdom' at Al-Maqasid. Imam al-Haddad, the great reviver of the twelfth Hijri century, said that each chapter of this book could be a book in and of itself. We ask Allah ﷻ that He makes us people of knowledge, devotion, and service.

In these lessons at Al-Maqasid, Sh. Yahya Rhodus covers a classical book on Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry) by Imam al-Sulami. Each lesson focuses on a particular trait and its relation to the spiritual path. For more information on Al-Maqasid, please visit us at www.almaqasid.org

Allah the Exalted says, "O humanity! Indeed, there has come to you a reminder from your Lord, a cure for what is in the hearts, a guide, and a mercy for the believers." [Quran 10:57] And the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was described as, "His character was the Quran." This Khutba focuses on building a relationship with the Book of Allah so that the diseases of our hearts may be healed and we ascend in deg...

In these lessons, Sh. Yahya Rhodus teaches from Imam ʿAbd Allah al-Haddad's 'Knowledge & Wisdom' at Al-Maqasid. Imam al-Haddad, the great reviver of the twelfth Hijri century, said that each chapter of this book could be a book in and of itself. We ask Allah ﷻ that He makes us people of knowledge, devotion, and service.

In these lessons at Al-Maqasid, Sh. Yahya Rhodus covers a classical book on Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry) by Imam al-Sulami. Each lesson focuses on a particular trait and its relation to the spiritual path. For more information on Al-Maqasid, please visit us at www.almaqasid.org

This Jum'ah Khutba focuses on the importance of connection to, and love and reverence for the Beloved Messenger ﷺ. One of the greatest ways to achieve this is by sending abundant blessings of Allah (ṣalawāt) upon him ﷺ.

In these lessons, Sh. Yahya Rhodus teaches from Imam ʿAbd Allah al-Haddad's 'Knowledge & Wisdom' at Al-Maqasid. Imam al-Haddad, the great reviver of the twelfth Hijri century, said that each chapter of this book could be a book in and of itself. We ask Allah ﷻ that He makes us people of knowledge, devotion, and service.

In these lessons at Al-Maqasid, Sh. Yahya Rhodus covers a classical book on Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry) by Imam al-Sulami. Each lesson focuses on a particular trait and its relation to the spiritual path. For more information on Al-Maqasid, please visit us at www.almaqasid.org

In this Jumuah Khutba, Sh. Yahya Rhodus highlights that part of our servitude to Allah the Exalted is our need to always turn back to Him in repentance. He also shares various Prophetic invocations for seeking Allah's forgiveness.