First Sermon Dear Muslims, Indeed, Allah prefers some days of the year with the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah being the best ones in this world. About them. the Messenger of Allah pbuh said, “there are no days in this world better than the (first) ten days (of Dhul-Hijjah).” Moreover, Allah swore by them in an indication to their great importance, as He says, “by the dawn. And [by] the ten nights.” (Al-Fajr: 1-2). This means the ten days of Dhul Hijjah are the best days in the year, because during which the best acts of worship are being performed. In these days, Allah has prescribed Hajj to be performed and multiplied His reward for the good doers. The Prophet pbuh said, “no good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these (first ten days of DhulHijjah)." Then some companions of the Prophet pbuh said, "not even Jihad?" He replied, "not even Jihad, except that of a man who does it by putting himself and his property in danger (for Allah's sake) and does not return with any of those things.” O Servants of Allah, In these days, it is recommended to perform as many acts of obedience as possible, including Nawafils, such as Duha and late night prayers, fasting, giving charity, Holy Quran recitation and remembrance of Allah, the Almighty. In this context, the Exalted is He says, “and mention the name of Allah on known days.” (Al Hajj: 28). That is the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. Remembering Allah is one of the best acts of worships as the Prophet pbuh said, "shall I not tell you the best of your deeds, and those that give you the highest rank, and those that are the purest with your King, and are better for you than giving gold and silver, and better for you than meeting your enemy and striking their necks?" They 3 said, "Of course." He said, "Remembrance (Dhikr) of Allah the most Exalted." [Then] Muaadh bin Jabal, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “there is nothing that brings more salvation from the punishment of Allah than the remembrance of Allah.” Indeed, remembrance of Allah is the best provision in all circumstances, as the Messenger of Allah pbuh said, “whoever is in terror of enduring the night and is stingy about spending his wealth and fears to fight the enemy should remember Allah frequently.”
Allah, the Most High, ordered us to increase Dhikr at times of hardship, as He says, “O you who believe, when you meet a force, then be firm and remember Allah much so that you may (be) successful.” (Al-Anfal: 45). Indeed, remembrance of Allah makes one’s heart firmer at times of difficulty, alleviates his burdens and gives him satisfaction. Allah, the Most High, says, “those who have believed and whose hearts are assured by the remembrance of Allah. Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah hearts are assured.” (Al-Raad: 28). The remembrance of Allah nurtures one’s soul and assures his heart. In this regard the Prophet said, “the example of the one who celebrates the Praises of his Lord (Allah) in comparison to the one who does not celebrate the Praises of his Lord, is that of a living creature compared to a dead one." In the same context, Allah, the Almighty, has prepared for those who remember Him frequently abundant rewards, as He says, “and the men who remember Allah often and the women who do so - for them Allah has prepared forgiveness and a great reward.” (Al Ahzab: 35). The great reward prepared for them is that Allah will remember them, as He says, “so remember Me; I will remember you.” (Al Baqara: 152). So, blessed are those who are granted success from Allah to do good deeds during those sacred days. The Almighty says, “but the enduring good deeds are better to your Lord for reward and better for [one's] hope.” (Al Kahf: 46). Indeed, the enduring good deeds are a servant's saying, “Allah is greater; glory be to Allah, praise be to Allah; there is no god but Allah and there is no power and no strength except by Allah." O Servants of Allah, The Almighty and the Sublime is He urged us to remember Him much, as He says, “O you who have believed, remember Allah with much remembrance. And exalt Him morning and afternoon.” (Al Ahzab: 41-42). Allah also urges His servants to remember Him after performing worships, for remembrance is the best conclusion of all acts of worship. Allah says in regards to performing Hajj, “and when you have completed your rites, remember Allah like your [previous] remembrance of your fathers or with [much] greater remembrance.” (Al Baqara: 200). Concerning fasting, the Exalted is He says, “and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.” (Al Baqara: 185). Indeed, one way to remember Allah is by glorifying Him. Also prayers are stipulated by the Almighty for His remembrance, as He says, "and establish prayer for My remembrance.” (Taha: 14). So by observing prayer, one appeals to Allah and be close to Him. The Glorious is He has named prayers as ‘remembrance’, like in this Aya: “Then proceed to the remembrance of Allah.” (Al Jumuaah: 9). This means the prayer is a remembrance of Allah. O Worshippers, In few days, we will witness a great blessed day that the Almighty honoured and swore by when He says, “by the sky containing great stars. And [by] the promised Day. And [by] the witness and what is witnessed.” (Al Buruj: 1-3). Such a witnessed day is the "Day of Arafah". Allah swore by it for it is a glorious and honourable day. The gathering of Muslims on mount Arafah strengthens their relationship with their Creator. There, they feel the sense of the Great Hashr (gathering), so they appeal to Allah for mercy and fear His punishment. Please know that the best supplications are those made on this special day. The Messenger of Allah pbuh said, “the best of supplication is the supplication of the Day of Arafah. And the best of what I and the Prophets before me have said is: None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, Alone, without partner, to Him belongs all 5 that exists, and to Him belongs the Praise, and He is powerful over all things.” With this in mind, let us supplicate to Allah, for He is the Generous who never returns His servants’ supplications unanswered, for the Prophet pbuh said, “Indeed, Allah, is Hayy, Generous, when a man raises his hands to Him, He feels too shy to return them to him empty and rejected.” May Allah direct us all to the blessings of the Glorious Quran and the Sunna of His Messenger pbuh and benefit us all in whatever is in them. I say this and ask Allah the Great for forgiveness for me and you, so invoke Him for forgiveness, for He is the Most Forgiving, Most Merciful. Second Sermon All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I bear witness that there is no deity to be worshiped but Allah, and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, peace and blessings be upon our Master Muhammad, his pure family, companions, and all those who will follow them in righteousness till the Day of Judgment. O Servants of Allah, Please be aware that you are asked to obey Him, the Almighty, as it ought to be by observing Him in private and in public and know that on the Day of Arafah the gates of mercy are opened. To benefit of this glorious day one has to engage further in acts of worship. In it, it is recommended for non-pilgrims to fast so that their sins, by Allah's grace, be forgiven and their burdens be removed. The Messenger of Allah pbuh said, “fast the Day of Arafah, for indeed I anticipate that Allah will forgive (the sins) of the year after it, and the year before it." Please know also that the Day of Arafah is a day of high merits when Allah, the Almighty, forgives the sins of his servants and raises their status higher. Therefore, it is beneficial to keep ourselves busy with Dhikr. Indeed remembering Allah is the most honest words that one may utter and is an indication of one's clean hearts and love for his 6 Creator. It is true that, the words of mouth are reflections of what is inside the heart. So, if one’s heart is full of love and gratitude to Allah, then his tongue will certainly flow with Dhikr. Bearing this in mind, we pray to Allah to make us amongst those who remember Him much. Source: http://www.awqaf.ae/Jumaa.aspx?Lang=EN&SectionID=15&RefID=5784 http://www.awqaf.ae/Jumaa.aspx?Lang=EN&SectionID=15&RefID=5784 http://www.awqaf.ae/Jumaa.aspx?Lang=EN&SectionID=15&RefID=5784 http://www.awqaf.ae/Jumaa.aspx?Lang=EN&SectionID=15&RefID=5784 http://www.awqaf.ae/Jumaa.aspx?Lang=EN&SectionID=15&RefID=5784 http://www.awqaf.ae/Jumaa.aspx?Lang=EN&SectionID=15&RefID=5784
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