in Khutbah
The truth is more powerful than lies
In Surat al Zukhruf, Allah Almighty mentions the story of Musa and Firaun, which is one of the most repeated stories in the Quran. It is a Makki surah, which means it has the characteristics...
Shaykh Haytham Tamim
Shaykh Haytham Tamim is the founder and main teacher of the Utrujj Foundation. He has provided a leading vision for Islamic learning in the UK, which has influenced the way Islamic knowledge is disseminated. He has orchestrated the design and delivery of over 200 unique courses since Utrujj started in 2001. His extensive expertise spans over 30 years across the main Islamic jurisprudence schools of thought. He has studied with some of the foremost scholars in their expertise; he holds some of the highest Ijazahs (certificates) in Quran, Hadith (the Prophetic traditions) and Fiqh (Islamic rulings). His own gift for teaching was evident when he gave his first sermon to a large audience at the age of 17 and went on to serve as a senior lecturer of Islamic transactions and comparative jurisprudence at the Islamic University of Beirut (Shariah College). He has continued to teach; travelling around the UK, Europe and wider afield, and won the 2015 BISCA award (British Imams & Scholars Contributions & Achievements Awards) for Outstanding Contribution to Education and Teaching.
in Q&A
Does a bride’s wali have to be Muslim?
The essential components of a nikkah In order for a nikkah (the Islamic marriage contract) to be valid, certain elements are required: Consent of both parties Mutual Agreement: Both the bride and groom must agree...
in Q&A
Is is permissible to lead a salah split over different rooms?
Visibility and Connection and following the Imam Traditionally, it is preferred that the Imam and the congregation are in the same physical space, maintaining a direct line of sight or at least a clear physical...
in Khutbah
Global IT outage. When systems go down…
In Surat al-Isra, Allah Almighty says: كُلّٗا نُّمِدُّ هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ وَهَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ مِنۡ عَطَآءِ رَبِّكَۚ وَمَا كَانَ عَطَآءُ رَبِّكَ مَحۡظُورًا To each We extend – to these and to those – from the gift of your...
in Khutbah
The concept of worship. What are ibadah and ihsan – and how do they lead to self development?
What is ihsan? To break it down, the majority of the Arabic words are derived from three to four root letters. The The word “Ihsan” is derived from the root word “Hasan” (حسن), which consists...
in Booklets
Lessons from Muharram and Hijra
This booklet covers the importance of Muharram – the sacred month and the first month of the Islamic calendar, and the inspiring lessons from the Hijra, a pivotal moment in Islamic history. Through exploring these...
in Khutbah
Add value to your community!
In Surat At-Tawbah, Allah described the episode when the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) were in the cave while they were migrating from Makkah to Madinah. Close to being...
in Khutbah
Muharram – victory comes from sacrifice and a shared vision
If you do not help him, God has already helped him, when those who disbelieved expelled him, and he was the second of two in the cave. He said to his friend, ‘Do not worry,...
in Khutbah
From darkness to light – A message for new Muslims
يَـٰٓأَهۡلَ ٱلۡكِتَٰبِ قَدۡ جَآءَكُمۡ رَسُولُنَا يُبَيِّنُ لَكُمۡ كَثِيرٗا مِّمَّا كُنتُمۡ تُخۡفُونَ مِنَ ٱلۡكِتَٰبِ وَيَعۡفُواْ عَن كَثِيرٖۚ قَدۡ جَآءَكُم مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ نُورٞ وَكِتَٰبٞ مُّبِينٞ يَهۡدِي بِهِ ٱللَّهُ مَنِ ٱتَّبَعَ رِضۡوَٰنَهُۥ سُبُلَ ٱلسَّلَٰمِ وَيُخۡرِجُهُم مِّنَ ٱلظُّلُمَٰتِ إِلَى...
in Khutbah
Your vote is an Amanah – Ummah of activism
Allah Almighty said in Surat Ale Imran, the very beautiful verse about our Ummah, the final Ummah, the Ummah of goodness. He said: كُنتُمۡ خَیۡرَ أُمَّةٍ أُخۡرِجَتۡ لِلنَّاسِ تَأۡمُرُونَ بِٱلۡمَعۡرُوفِ وَتَنۡهَوۡنَ عَنِ ٱلۡمُنكَرِ وَتُؤۡمِنُونَ بِٱللَّهِۗ...
in Q&A
Can I remove my hijab for a scan?
Medical scans, such as MRIs, CT scans, or X-rays may require the removal of hijab. This can be a sensitive issue for many Muslim women who wish to maintain their modesty. Medical scans often require...
in Q&A
Can menstruating women visit the mosque, attend Eid salah and perform Hajj?
Can women go to the mosque during their period? The question of whether women can attend the mosque during their menstrual periods is a topic of discussion among scholars. Different schools of thought have varying...
in Q&A
Can menstruating women visit Riyadh ul Jannah?
In general, the issue of whether menstruating women can visit the mosque is subject to varying interpretations among different scholars and schools of thought. In a nutshell, there are two primary perspectives on this matter:...
in Khutbah
You can fool yourself, but you can’t fool Allah. Reckoning is a reality.
In the opening of Surat Al-Anbiya, Allah Almighty says: ٱقۡتَرَبَ لِلنَّاسِ حِسَابُهُمۡ وَهُمۡ فِی غَفۡلَةࣲ مُّعۡرِضُونَ The time of their reckoning has approached for the people, while they are in heedlessness turning away. (Al-Anbiyāʾ, Ayah...
in Q&A
Do you have to feed pets halal food?
Allah Almighty revealed the Quran for humans and jinn, not animals. The food rules therefore apply to us, but not animals. Animals hunt and prey on other animals. When we have pets, we can feed...