The Human Response to Tragedy: From Protest to Prayer - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

- Humans react to tragedies and suffering differently, ranging from sadness to activism - The suffering of Palestinians in Gaza is evident, yet political leaders like Biden continue to support Israel. - Over 200 MPs from 12 countries are pushing for an arms embargo on Israel due to violations of international law. - An active-duty US Air Force member, Aaron Bushnell, set himself on fire in protest against Palestinian genocide. - Despite claiming to be peacemakers, US leaders are criticized for hypocrisy. - The Prophet Muhammad emphasized seeking forgiveness in the month of Sha‘bān and sending blessings upon him and his family. - Sending blessings upon Prophet Muhammad and his family is obligatory in prayers, and neglecting it invalidates the prayer. - The importance of sending blessings upon Prophet Muhammad and his family is emphasized by various hadiths and Islamic scholars. Friday Juma Khutba March 1st, 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)