Ali’s Devotion to the Mission; The Call for Justice in Today's World - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

- The month of Rabi al-Awwal marks the Prophet Muhammad's (a) migration from Mecca to Medina, an important event in Islamic history. - 'Ali (a) played a significant role during the hijrah when he took the Prophet’s place in bed to protect him from assassins. - The night 'Ali slept in the Prophet's bed is known as "laylatul mabit," and Allah revealed a verse praising his sacrifice (Qur'an 2:207). - Mu'awiyah attempted to suppress 'Ali's virtues in Islamic teachings by bribing narrators to distort the meaning of the Qur'anic verse related to laylatul mabit. - Mu'awiyah offered increasing sums to Sumarah bin Jundub to fabricate a false narrative, but despite eventual success, this attempt did not gain much traction. - The verse "They wish to blow off the light of Allāh with their mouths, but Allāh protects His light" (Qur'an) emphasizes the divine protection of truth. - The first Muslim migration was to Abyssinia, a Christian country, where the Prophet recommended migration due to the just ruler. - Muslims today should seek societies where justice prevails, with Western democracies often providing fairness and rights to citizens, despite foreign policy biases. - The example of the International Criminal Court shows how justice is often compromised in international affairs, particularly in relation to powerful nations like the US and UK. - Muslims in the West should engage legally and meaningfully to hold governments accountable for justice on a global scale. Friday Juma Khutba September 6th, 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)