The Nativity – Quiz Version!
Delivered 2014.
The Quranic version of the nativity story, delivered as a quiz.
The ‘if only’ Trap
The Three Greatest Blessings on Earth How often are we waiting for just one thing to happen in order to reach a state of contment? The ‘If only I had…then everything would be perfect’ feeling Yet one simple hadith sums up everything that is perfect for us Right Now, and short du’a specifies the Two…
How Suffering puts Belief under a Microscope
What Suffering Reveals about Us and the Ummah How Tribulations Reveal Quality In surah Ahzab Allah Almighty said: O you who have believed, remember the favour of Allah upon you when armies came to [attack] you and We sent upon them a wind and armies [of angels] you did not see. And ever is…
Lies and Deceit…Signs of the Hour
Navigating the Deceitful Years The Prophet (peace be on him) said, ‘Before the Hour comes, there will be years of deceit, in which a truthful person will be disbelieved and a liar will be believed; and the insignificant will have a say’. (Ahmad)* The signs of the Day of Judgement are mentioned in countless verses…
(2:64-66) Why Does Allah Punish Wrongdoers?
Leadership, Punishment, and Wealth Certainly you have knowledge of those among you who transgressed in (the matter of) the Sabbath. We said to them, ‘Become apes, abased.’ (65) Thus, We made it a deterrent for those around and (those who came) after them – and a lesson for the God-fearing. (2:65-66) Clear and Effective Leadership…
Updating Your Anti-Virus Protection against Gossip
The Virus The Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) said, “Shall I tell you about the best of you?” They said, “Of course, O Messenger of Allah.” The Prophet (peace be on him) said, “The best of you are those who, when they are seen, inspire others to remember Allah Almighty.” The Prophet Muhammad (peace…
2:67-74 A Question of Murder
A Question of Murder When Musa said to his people, “Allah commands you to slaughter a cow”, they said, “Are you making fun of us?” He said, “I seek refuge with Allah from being one of the ignorant.” (67) They said, “Pray for us to your Lord that He makes it clear to us what…
Persecution
Delivered 2017.
Discussing the persecution of Muslims, focusing particularly on the Rohingya crisis, Donald Trump’s Muslim ban and media coverage. Includes some useful statistics about ‘terrorism’ in America.
Prophet Ayyub AS
Never delivered.
The story of Prophet Ayyub PBUH and his patience and perseverance
Role Models
Delivered 2012.
Discussion of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH’s life, and what we can learn from him
(2:62-64) Looking for Loopholes
The Conflict between Belief and What We Want Surely, those who believed in Allah, and those who are Jews, and Christians, and Sabians, -whosoever believes in Allah and in the Last Day, and does good deeds – all such people will have their reward with their Lord, and there will be no reason for them…
The Story of Musa AS and Khidr
Delivered 2014.
The story of Musa AS and Khidr.
Taming the Ego
Delivered 2014.
The importance of keeping our hearts pure, and the dangers of arrogance. Tips to be less arrogant.
Tests in Life
Delivered 2013.
Discussion of why God tests us, and how we should approach these tests
Year Wrap-up
Delivered 2017.
A summary of topics covered in academic year 2016-17. Includes statistics and videos that may be useful for other assemblies