“When we read the Qur’an, we find it filled with invaluable lessons that impart teachings that we hold dear.

It provides us with a guiding light through eloquence and expression.

So, whoever adopts the Qur’an and its teachings, taking it as a retreat will be elevated by Allah in status and will be rightly guided.

The Qur’an honors a noble lady, who was a woman of great virtue and devout obedience.

The Qur’an has preserved her legacy until the Day of Judgement by naming a Surah after her.

Making Du’a for one’s children is an integral part of raising them well and the key that will ensure their guidance and righteousness.

Parents should constantly be making Du’a for their children and they should never give up this practice, even for a short time.

It is also important that a mother doesn’t make Du’a against her children when she is angry or annoyed with them, for such a Du’a might be answered.

Sisters in Islam, Prayer, Sujud (prostration), and Ruku (bowing) are all ways of expressing gratitude to Al–Mun’im (the True Benefactor) who has bestowed you with beauty, cloaked you through Islam and blessed you with good health and well-being.

These actions are a means of protection against the snares and plots of Shaytaan.

In addition, they act as a source of honor for those seeking karaamah (dignity), and a bastion of izzah (pride) for all females seeking a path to their Lord.

[And remember] Trials are a part of life, and Maryam As-Siddīqah was also tested. She left her people to devote herself to worship her Lord.

People who put their trust in Allah will never grieve, they are people whom Allah always protects, and they will never have to worry, they are those who turn to Allah to find comfort.

They are those who live their lives under the shelter of their religion and are protected by Allah and guaranteed safety and a pleasant life.

So do not overburden yourself by worrying too much, for Allah is the best of planners; and do not worry about the future, for every matter lies in the hands of Allah.

Maryam Al–Batul (The Pure) remained silent during her challenging situation, teaching us that sometimes a person may reach a state of helplessness, even when defending themselves.

If one knows that Allah is their protector and is sufficient for them, Allah will suffice them against the harm of every harmful person and ward off the aggression of every aggressor.

The silence of Maryam Al–Batul during her challenging situation teaches us a valuable lesson: that silence is sometimes more eloquent than speech, and more preferable than speaking.

It teaches us that one shouldn’t argue with fools; rather silence is mandatory in the face of stupidity. In other words, a fool will only find another fool to argue with [as intelligent people would never engage with such foolishness].

May Allah bless me and you with the glorious Qur’an. May He benefit me and you with the aayaat and the wise reminder it contains.

I say these words and I seek Allah’s forgiveness for me, you, and on behalf of every Muslim for all our sins.

So, seek His forgiveness; indeed, He is the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful.”

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Aameen.

[Madeenah Jumu’ah Khutbah Extract | Sheikh Abdul Bari Thubaity | 07th Rajab 1445H | 19th January 2024]