Title: “al-Andalus was Not a Failure!”Eid Khutba – Sacrifice in Islam (Qurbani) and the Way Forward for Muslims in America
al-Andalus was Not a Failure!
Given By: Faraz Khan
Place: Westin Hotel (ISCJ)
Written By: Saher Jilani
Summary: The main objective of this talk is to call our attention to the true meaning of sacrifice in Islam. Br. Faraz mentions, “We sacrifice on the blessed day of Eid to get closer to our Lord. Allah (swt) has granted us plenty of blessings so as believers we should respond back by praying and making sacrifices in our own lives.”
In this discussion, Br. Faraz brings us to the year 1492 in Islamic history where Muslims dominated al-Andalus, Spain. He begins by describing al-Andalus as a place where elaborate minarets stood tall and beautiful masajids were established. Following this, I remember hearing the important detail ‘but no one performed sajda.’ “Our predecessors planted their surroundings with vast palm trees but yet never planted iman of Islam.” Listening to this, I realized the central theme to this message… to learn from the generation before me and be among those who carry the seeds of faith going forward.
I feel that the lecture clearly explains the importance of personal sacrifice of this world's transient materials. Sacrifice also includes our time, ability, professions, education, etc. to overcome the challenge of the past. It is noteworthy to keep in mind as Br. Faraz mentions, “The goal is NOT to get caught up in the ideology of materialism or consumerism.” The essential goal as a believer is to go back to Allah (swt) and win His favor.
al-Andalus was not seen as a failure but rather a continuation of the past towards a greater success. I believe this talk serves as an inspirational reminder through a historical perspective that the sacrifice we make for the sake of Allah (swt) will lead to a path of righteousness, piety, goodness and reward in the Hereafter.
Given By: Faraz Khan
Place: Westin Hotel (ISCJ)
Written By: Saher Jilani
Summary: The main objective of this talk is to call our attention to the true meaning of sacrifice in Islam. Br. Faraz mentions, “We sacrifice on the blessed day of Eid to get closer to our Lord. Allah (swt) has granted us plenty of blessings so as believers we should respond back by praying and making sacrifices in our own lives.”
In this discussion, Br. Faraz brings us to the year 1492 in Islamic history where Muslims dominated al-Andalus, Spain. He begins by describing al-Andalus as a place where elaborate minarets stood tall and beautiful masajids were established. Following this, I remember hearing the important detail ‘but no one performed sajda.’ “Our predecessors planted their surroundings with vast palm trees but yet never planted iman of Islam.” Listening to this, I realized the central theme to this message… to learn from the generation before me and be among those who carry the seeds of faith going forward.
I feel that the lecture clearly explains the importance of personal sacrifice of this world's transient materials. Sacrifice also includes our time, ability, professions, education, etc. to overcome the challenge of the past. It is noteworthy to keep in mind as Br. Faraz mentions, “The goal is NOT to get caught up in the ideology of materialism or consumerism.” The essential goal as a believer is to go back to Allah (swt) and win His favor.
al-Andalus was not seen as a failure but rather a continuation of the past towards a greater success. I believe this talk serves as an inspirational reminder through a historical perspective that the sacrifice we make for the sake of Allah (swt) will lead to a path of righteousness, piety, goodness and reward in the Hereafter.
Those who grasp the truth revealed in the Qur'an and understand the morality that Allah has laid down for humanity are able to make the sacrifice…
This brings me to the following verse :
This brings me to the following verse :
“Let there be a community among you who call to the good, enjoin the right, and forbid the wrong. They are the ones who have success.” (3:104)
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In my opinion, it is the big error.
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