Welcome to The Ma’arifah Blog!
This site features some of my writings, thoughts, and teaching materials I use as an imam, khatib, and concerned citizen. Feel free to download some mp3’s and check back often for updates.Khutbah & Speaking Schedule
- 9/07/2010 - UPenn MSA Iftar
- 9/09/2010 - Temple Fast-a-thon
- 9/10/2010 - Quba Institute
- 9/16-18/10 - Macalester College
- 10/01/2010 - UPenn MSA
- 10/15/2010 - Quba Institute
- 10/22/2010 - Jefferson University
- 10/29/2010 - Drexel MSA
- 11/05/2010 - UPenn MSA
- 11/12/2010 - Quba Institute
- 11/26/2010 - Jefferson University
- 12/03/2010 - UPenn MSA
- 12/10/2010 - Quba Institute
Thoughts & Reflections
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Ramadan Lecture: The Importance of Adab
Delivered at United Muslim Masjid, Philadelphia, August 29th, 2010. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You... -
Tips On Memorizing the Qur’an: Magic Lawh
I am often asked by Muslims on how they can better learn and memorize the Book of Allah. I know that even in the best of situations, memorization of the... -
I Have Nothing To Give But Paradise
يقول الله تعالى : ما لعبدي المؤمن عندي جزاء ، إذا قبضت صفيه من أهل الدنيا ثم احتسبه ، إلا الجنة Abu Hurayra relates that Allah’s Messenger [s] said, “Allah... -
Temple MSA Fast-A-Thon
Temple University Muslim Students Association Presents: Fast-A-Thon — Think Fast. This year’s Fast-A-Thon features the theme of, “Go Hungry So Someone Else Won’t Have To”. To sign up for the... -
Drexel MSA Fast-A-Thon
The Drexel MSA would like to invite you to its Ramadan Fast-A-thon on August 20th. -
Disciplining the Soul to “Return Pleased and Well Pleasing”
First Khuṭbah – Main Points كل نفس ذائقة الموت ونبلوكم بالشر والخير فتنة “Every soul shall taste death. And We shall test you by evil and good means as a...
Khutbah Archive
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Prostrate Much
اكثر من السجود فإنه ليس من مسلم يسجد لله إلا رفعه بها الله درجة في الجنة وحط عنه بهاخطيئة “Prostrate much because there is no Muslim that prostrates to God... -
Fallacy of the Self-Made Man
In light of the hero culture we are bred in here in America, I fould Ibn Aṭa’ Allah’s words [may God have mercy on him] to be most inciteful on... -
Between the Evening Prayers Is A House In Paradise
ومن ذلك الصلاة بين المغرب والعشاء وأكثرها عشرون ركعة وأوسطها ست ركعات قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من صلى بين العشائين عشرين ركعة بنى الله له بيتا في... -
al-Mu’āwanah – The Book of Assistance
After some requests, I have decided to post the Arabic version of Imam al-Haddād’s work, Risālah al-Mu’āwanah, known as the Book of Assistance in the English language. For those that... -
The Importance of Food and What Lies Beyond It
First Khutbah – Main Points إن الأكل من الدين “Eating is part of religion.” [from the Companions - RAH] لا طريق إلى الوصول للقاء الله إلا بالعلم والعمل “There is... -
The Benefits of Sending Prayers and Salutations on the Prophet
وقال صلى الله عليه وسلم من صلى علي من أمتي كتبت له عشر حسنات ومحيت عنه عشر سيئات The Prophet said [s]: “The one who sends prayers upon me, from... -
The Danger of Procrastination
حدثنا إمام الغزالي في إحياء علوم الدين من كتاب ذكر الموت وما بعده بلغ إلينا مهمة الموت وفضل ذكره نظره عن الدنيا وأهلها ويبلق دونه باب التوبة وتحيط به الحسرة... -
Cleanse Your Palate
حدثنا ابن أبي شيبة في كتابه كتاب الأدب من الجزء ما جاء في كف اللسان و خوف ما يكون من الكلام, عن وكيع عن سفيان عن عبد الله بن دينار... -
God Made Intentions A Means To Success
جزء من الباب الأول في حقيقة النية ومعناه من إحياء علوم الدين. فيه قال إمام الغزالي فجعل النية سبب التوفيق وقال صلى الله عليه وسلم إن الله تعالى لا ينظر...