in Khutbah, Q&A
What is destiny?
Confusion about destiny People have been confused by this topic from the time of the companions of the Prophet (peace be on him) till today. What is destiny? How much control do we have? Can...
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 Khutbah
How to make Istikharah
What is Istikharah? The istikharah du’a is a supplication asking Allah for guidance on what is the best decision. It is a beautiful du’a which the Prophet (peace be on him) taught us to seek...
in Khutbah
Allah’s gifts to the knowledge seekers
Sacred knowledge brings us closer to Allah. The Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) said, ‘Allah makes the way to Jannah easy for him who...
in Khutbah
Is it possible to change?
Can you change your character? People often wonder if it is possible to change your character. Allah Almighty talked about the Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) in many verses in the Quran, but one...
in Khutbah
Can I make a dual intention for the 6 fasts of Shawwal?
The reward of fasting the 6 days of Shawwal Abu Ayyub Al Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah’s Messenger said: “من صام رمضان وأتبعه بست مِنْ شَوَّالٍ، كَانَ كَصِيَامِ الدَّهْرِ ”...
in Khutbah, Q&A
What is the concept of intercession (shafa’ah) in Islam
A good starting point for the concept of intercession is an occasion when the Prophet (peace be on him) disappeared, and his companions were extremely worried what had become of him, and whether they had...
in Khutbah
The sacrifices of the knowledge seekers
The determination of the scholars and how they tread the path of knowledge was accompanied by continual sacrifice on their part. Sacrifice of their sleep, the luxuries and the pleasures of life. They were not...
in Khutbah
Screen your sins
Your sins are screened Among the favours of Allah is being saved the humiliation and embarrassment of having your sins exposed. Allah Almighty told us: And if you tried to enumerate the favours of God,...
in Khutbah
The death of George Floyd matters
In the opening verses of Surat al Qasas, Allah Almighty says: We recite to you from the story of Moses and Pharaoh—in truth—for people who believe. Pharaoh exalted himself in the land,and divided its people...
in Khutbah
The incredible determination of the knowledge seekers
The importance of purity of reflection is a powerful combination with high himma, which is the quality of tenacious determination. Khatib al Baghdadi was one of the great scholars of hadith and such a prolific...
in Khutbah
Black Lives Matter
As the Black England footballers are subjected to disgusting racial abuse in the wake of England’s Euros 2020 defeat, we are reminded again of the continuing systemic racism in our countries, which led to the...
in Khutbah
How to do tayammum
What is tayammum Tayammum is making wudu with dust instead of water. The word tayammum comes from from yummama which linguistically means ‘to intend’ (qasada) e.g. I intend to go to Makkah. We do not cover all parts of...
in Khutbah
The journeys of knowledge seekers
Travelling is part of seeking knowledge The importance of travelling to seek knowledge is highlighted in the book of Patience by Shaykh Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah who has described some of the arduous journeys undertaken...
in Khutbah
Ramadan – a month of mindfulness
Month of mindfulness Ramadan is about becoming more mindful of your Lord, mindful of your duties towards Him and towards His creation as well. All the messages that were sent by God to humanity since...
in Khutbah
How to deal with sin in the community
How to deal with sinners Whether it is your family or friends or a public figure, every now and then, they make mistakes. Unfortunately as a community, we have many shortcomings, and one of these...