By Ikhlas Hassen
Got to give the Khutbah? Want to start a Halaqah? Use these tips to increase your speech delivery skills!
1) Thikr- Remembrance of Allah (subhanahu wa tala)
Malik related to me that he heard that Isa ibn Maryam used to say, “Do not speak much without the mention of Allah for you will harden your hearts. A hard heart is far from Allah, but you do not know. Do not look at the wrong actions of people as if you were lords. Look at your wrong actions as if you were slaves. Some people are afflicted by wrong action and some people are protected from it. Be merciful to the people of affliction and praise Allah for His protection.” 56.3.8 Malik’s Muwatta.
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It is interesting that we mainly tend to venerate somebody only after that person has passed away. That is when the tears stream down, the words come out choked, and the hearts ache. Magnificent memorials are conducted, grand accolades are read, and heartfelt obituaries are written. Now, what if we were to express our gratitude and love to one before their death? Better yet, why not make the love for only the sake of Allah?
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While on Google, I was typing in “Muslims Can” and was surprised with the search suggestions that I received:
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