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December 22nd 2024 20th Jamada Al-Akhir 1446 AH Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

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December 19th 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Unexpected downfall of Asad’s regime in the Middle East sparks discussions among Shi‘a circles about the appearance of Imām al-Mahdi. - Encouragement to study signs of the appearance but caution against linking them to current events. - In 2011, the Arab Spring led to political upheaval, including Syria's civil war where Asad’s regime endured. - Iranian group attempted to connect aḥādith to ongoing events, producing a documentary criticized by scholars. - Warning against interpreting religious texts to fit political events without deep study. - Quotation from Imām al-Bāqir (a) stressing that predicting the exact time of appearance is misleading. - Concerns arise about the safety of the shrine of Bibi Zainab after HTS, linked to Al-Qaeda, gains power. - HTS leader claims separation from extremist groups and promises a peaceful society. - Skepticism due to historical examples like the Taliban's broken promises in Afghanistan. - Rapid changes in Syria cause despair among those hoping for immediate positive outcomes. - Reminder from Islamic history (Battle of Uḥud) not to lose hope after setbacks. - Emphasis that truth is not tied to military victories but to righteousness and belief. Friday Juma Khutba November 13th, 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

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29th Jamada Al Ula 1446 AH Sunday December 1st 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Highlighting Fāṭimiyyah and the first violation of women's rights. - All Muslims agree Fāṭimah (a) was the Prophet’s only surviving daughter. - The property of Fadak, gifted to Fāṭimah by the Prophet, was seized. - Her inheritance claim was denied using a fabricated hadith, contradicting Qur'anic laws. - In her speech, Fāṭimah cited Qur'anic verses supporting inheritance, including those about Sulayman, Zakariyya, and general inheritance rules. - She criticized the inconsistency of applying the Qur'an, pointing out that during the Prophet's lifetime, ‘Umar emphasized the Book of Allah but later ignored it. - Addressing the broader issue of women being denied inheritance, urging Shi‘a men to remember Fāṭimah’s words. - Fāṭimah questioned the exclusion of her rights, emphasizing her shared faith with her father and challenging their knowledge of the Qur'an. Friday Juma Khutba November 29, 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Imam ‘Ali cited the Prophet's teaching: a community cannot be sanctified if the weak cannot claim their rights without fear. - The United Nations aims to resolve international disputes but faces challenges due to the Security Council’s veto power. - Despite limitations, institutions like the UN General Assembly and the International Criminal Court (ICC) provide a voice for the vulnerable. - The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant for depriving Gaza's civilians of essential supplies. - The US and Israel reject the ICC's jurisdiction, but the US had previously supported ICC warrants against Russian officials. - Human rights groups and EU nations support the ICC’s decision; Canada's Prime Minister affirmed adherence to international rulings. - Quotation from the Qur'an (26:227): the unjust will face consequences. - The Shi‘a minority in Pakistan, particularly in Parachinar, faces ongoing extremist violence. - Recent attacks in Parachinar killed 42 people, highlighting the vulnerability of this community. - Sectarian disputes should remain academic; violence must be condemned. - Shi‘as and Sunnis have mostly lived in peace, but solidarity is needed against violence. - Call for action: Write a protest letter to the Pakistani embassy to support the Shi‘a community. Friday Juma Khutba November 22nd, 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

1. The modern world exhibits an unprecedented level of hypocrisy, especially powerful nations like the US, which justify invasions in the name of democracy while toppling legitimate leaders. 2. The US recently set a condition for Israel to allow 350 aid trucks into Gaza daily to continue military assistance but ignored its own ultimatum despite Israel failing to meet this requirement. 3. This inconsistency in holding allies accountable highlights the depth of modern hypocrisy, particularly in international relations. 4. Hypocrisy isn't new; it was a significant challenge during the early Islamic period, emerging in Medina after the Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca. 5. Bibi Fāṭimah (a) highlighted the rise of hypocrisy in her famous speech on Fadak, lamenting how it spread and corrupted the Muslim community after the Prophet's death. 6. Surah al-Munāfiqun (Chapter 63) of the Qur'an addresses the nature of hypocrites, describing them as impressive in appearance and speech but hollow and insecure within. 7. Hypocrites are characterized by arrogance, reluctance to seek forgiveness, and stinginess, as shown through the incident involving 'Abdullāh bin Ubay stirring conflict in Medina. 8. The chapter warns believers against being distracted by wealth or family from the remembrance of Allah, as such distractions lead to regret when death approaches. 9. True believers are encouraged to give in charity and avoid the traits of hypocrisy, as repentance and good deeds are critical before one's time ends. 10. The sermon concludes with prayers for the Prophet Muhammad (ص), his family, and the Imam of the time, emphasizing the hope for justice and guidance through divine intervention. Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Friday Juma Khutba November 15th 2024 Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

19th Jamada Al Ula 1446 AH Thursday November 21st 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- The Prophet (s) introduced his Ahlul Bayt using examples from past nations, including comparing them to the Ark of Nūḥ and the Door of Forgiveness in the story of Prophet Mūsa and Bani Isrā’il. - The hadith about the Door of Forgiveness states: *“The likeness of my Ahlul Bayt is the simile of the Door of Forgiveness of Bani Isrā’il: whoever enters it, his sins will be forgiven.”* - The authenticity of this hadith is established by multiple sources, including Ibn Ḥajar al-Makki, who mentions its transmission through numerous routes that strengthen each other. - In the Qur’ān, Allah commanded Bani Isrā’il to enter the gate of a town with humility, seek forgiveness, and promised them forgiveness and increased blessings if they complied. - The Prophet (s) equated the Ahlul Bayt to this Door of Forgiveness, indicating that they are a means to Allah’s mercy and blessings. - Two conditions are required: showing humility toward the Ahlul Bayt and seeking forgiveness through them. - This simile implies the infallibility of the Ahlul Bayt, as only those pure from sins can be a means of purification for others. - The Prophet (s) described Imam ‘Ali as the Door of Forgiveness, emphasizing that entering it signifies faith, while leaving it signifies disbelief. - Love, guidance, and following Imam ‘Ali are keys to forgiveness, blessings, and salvation. - Fāṭimah is not only a part of the Ahlul Bayt but is their central figure, as highlighted in the incident of kisā. - Fāṭimah is also likened to the Door of Forgiveness and Allah’s bounties. - The unjust among Bani Isrā’il altered Allah’s commands and faced divine punishment. A similar prediction applies to some Muslims who wronged the Ahlul Bayt. - Despite the symbolic reverence, some Muslims disrespected even the physical door of Fāṭimah.

-Verse Hud 11:41: Prophet Nūḥ calls to embark in Allah’s name, connecting to guidance and salvation. -Prophet Muhammad (s) introduced the Ahlul Bayt using past prophets as examples to show their importance. -Verse 33:33 identifies the Ahlul Bayt as purified, with Fāṭimah (a) at its heart. -Hadith: "The Ahlul Bayt are like Noah’s Ark; whoever boards it is saved, and whoever abandons it perishes." -Hadith has strong authenticity, cited by 92 Sunni scholars from 8 companions. -Simile emphasizes the Ahlul Bayt’s role as a means to salvation. -The Ark was built by Prophet Nūḥ under divine guidance, just as the Ahlul Bayt were nurtured by the --Prophet and under Allah’s care. -Embracing the Ahlul Bayt brings guidance and protection, just as boarding the Ark brought salvation. -Like Nūḥ’s son who perished by separating from the Ark, those who abandon the Ahlul Bayt risk losing guidance. -Nūḥ started the Ark’s journey with Allah’s name and protection; similarly, the Ahlul Bayt guide under divine command. -Example of Prophet Mūsa’s Door of Forgiveness: The Ahlul Bayt as a path to Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. Fatimiyya Program - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi November 14th, 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Wiladat of Bibi Zaynab (SA) - Sheikh Jaffer H Jaffer November 7th, 2024 | 5th Jamadal Awal 1446 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Today marks the birth anniversary of Zaynab bint ‘Ali wa Fatimah (a), known as the Lady of Courage. - Islam emerged in a society where Arabs saw female children as a disgrace, often hiding or rejecting their daughters, as described in Qur’an 16:58-59. - Allah granted Prophet Muhammad children, but his sons didn’t survive; this highlighted that his lineage would continue through his daughter, Fatimah, despite ridicule from the Arabs. - In the modern era, when Muslim men mistreat women, Islam is often blamed, while misbehavior in other faiths is not attributed to their religions. - The twisting of Islamic teachings and the Qur'an can be replicated in other religions too, such as in certain Biblical teachings, like in Ecclesiasticus, which refers to the birth of a daughter as a “loss.” - Imam aṣ-Ṣādiq (a) emphasized daughters as good deeds and sons as blessings, showing the value Islam places on daughters. - The Prophet’s treatment of his daughter, Fatimah, was revolutionary, referring to her as “the mother of her father.” - Zaynab, daughter of ‘Ali and Fatimah, was named for her father’s pride in her, with both daughters named Zaynab, “al-kubra” and “aṣ-ṣughra.” - The blame on faith for followers' actions is seen in other contexts too, such as the U.S. elections where societal and gender biases are highlighted, yet rarely attributed to religion. - Some verses in Christian scriptures reflect restrictive views on women, which appear in social patterns, as in the presidential runs of Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris. - In contrast, Zaynab’s role in Islam was one of high esteem, trusted with significant matters by her family, reflecting the honor Islam grants to strong women in its legacy.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Friday Juma Khutba November 8th, 2024 Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Recognizing historical bias; Euro-centric views often overlook contributions from other civilizations. - Term "Dark Ages" specifically applies to Europe (500-1500 AD) after the fall of the Roman Empire, not the entire world. - During Europe’s Dark Ages, the Muslim world led in science and knowledge, with significant contributions under Muslim rule in Spain. - Cordoba and Sicily were major centers of learning; rulers promoted science, funded libraries, and opened academies. - Medicine in Muslim Spain was advanced, attracting European nobles for treatment, and Arabic texts were translated, influencing European civilization. - Recent political statements, such as Netanyahu’s, claim a "war of civilizations"; Macron criticized this view, suggesting such framing may itself sow "barbarism." - Muslim civilization’s decline attributed to two causes: stagnation from arrogance and a detachment from spiritual guidance (Qur’an and Ahlul Bayt). - Historical neglect of true sources of wisdom, as shown by disregard for figures who offered profound knowledge, reflects the decline. - Imam Ali’s Sermon number 203 urges focus on the hereafter over worldly life, advising that the world is a temporary passage to prepare for the afterlife. - Reflecting on life, Imam Ali emphasizes: do not sin, purify the heart, and prioritize actions for the afterlife over material legacies. - Angels question deeds for the hereafter, contrasting worldly concerns about inheritance. - Charitable acts should be viewed and encouraged as spiritual investments for the hereafter. Friday Juma Khutba October 25th, 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night Program October 24th, 2024 | 20th Rabi Thani 1446 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- War often distorts the truth, especially in media and historical accounts, so viewers should be cautious. - Media owners can influence narratives based on their personal biases, as seen with Israel Asper, a pro-Zionist founder of CanWest Global Communications. - Honest Reporting Canada (HRC) seeks to shape Canadian media to support Israeli perspectives, often pressuring outlets to modify or withdraw certain language or headlines. - HRC uses its network to protest perceived negative portrayals of Israel, such as changing terms in headlines related to Palestinian detainees. - Journalists in conflict areas have faced direct attacks; Israel has been accused of targeting media workers to suppress critical coverage, even those marked as press. - HRC promotes a narrative that excuses such incidents, suggesting some journalists may have ties to Hamas. - The 2022 killing of Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh led to Israel's use of a “deny and deflect” strategy, which TIME analyzed as Israel’s approach to dealing with high-profile deaths. - Deflection tactics include blaming Palestinian militants, claiming accidental deaths, or alleging victim involvement in attacks on Israelis. - Readers should remain aware of potential media biases, as advised in the Qur’ān, which promotes verifying information. - The “deny & deflect” strategy is not new and can be traced back to historical conflicts, such as between Imam Ali (a) and Mu‘āwiyah. - During the Battle of Ṣiffīn, Mu‘āwiyah’s forces used a similar tactic, with historical references showing attempts to shift blame for killings onto opponents. - This tactic was criticized, with Imam ‘Ali (a) drawing a parallel to the flawed logic of blaming the Prophet for the death of Hamzah at Uḥud. Friday Juma Khutba November 11th, 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)