Truthfulness

Haroon Mosque Khutabah
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Brothers and Sisters,                                  Friday June 17^th. 2011

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The essence of truthfulness is sincere in words and deeds, it is also conveying the message of Allah and His Prophet (Sal) to mankind to enjoin truthfulness and forbid falsehood. 

وَالَّذِي جَاءَ بِالصِّدْقِ وَصَدَّقَ بِهِ ۙ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْمُتَّقُونَ

Surah Az-Zumar 39:33 And he (Muhammad Sal.) who has brought the truth (this Quran and Islamic Monotheism) and (those who) believed therein (i.e. the true believers of Islamic Monotheism), those are Al- Muttaqun.

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      Prophet Muhammad (Sal) said: “The true believer is the one who when he speaks, he speaks the truth and when he is informed, he believes.”

Truthfulness keeps away from lying and the worst form of lying is to lie about Allah and Islam. Some witless persons represent Islam as violence or injustice way of life.  In fact, Islam is the religion of mercy and compassion.  People judge Muslim from what we practice.  If we practice good deeds, they will know that Islam teaches people to be good.  Muslim must know how to separate good deeds from bad deeds so we can practice only good deeds.  

وَإِذَا قُرِئَ الْقُرْآنُ فَاسْتَمِعُوا لَهُ وَأَنصِتُوا لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ

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Surah Al-Araf 7:204 So, when the Quran is recited, listen to it, and be silent that you may receive mercy.

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      There are some rules and manners about recitation of Al-Quran. There are Sajadah or prostration and Duaa after certain verses.   Though, it is a merit to recite Al-Quran.  But when no one listens to Al-Quran when it is read, the essence of recitation is lost.  How can one receive Mercy from Allah when one disobeys the Command of Al-Quran?

وَلَا تَكُونُوا كَالَّذِينَ قَالُوا سَمِعْنَا وَهُمْ لَا يَسْمَعُونَ

Surah Al-Anfal 8:21 And be not like those who say: "We have heard," but they hear not.

 إِنَّ شَرَّ الدَّوَابِّ عِندَ اللَّهِ الصُّمُّ الْبُكْمُ الَّذِينَ لَا يَعْقِلُونَ

Surah Al-Anfal 8:22 Verily! The worst of (moving) living creatures with Allah are the deaf and the dumb, those who understand not (i.e. the disbelievers).

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      Hearing is not enough but to listen to Al-Quran and concentrate on the meaning is more important.  Prophet Muhammad had never conducted any death anniversary of his loved ones whether his wife or his son.  We should follow our beloved Prophet (Sal) by supplicating to Allah regularly rather than doing it on a specific day. 

الَّذِينَ يَسْتَمِعُونَ الْقَوْلَ فَيَتَّبِعُونَ أَحْسَنَهُ ۚ أُولَٰئِكَ الَّذِينَ هَدَاهُمُ اللَّهُ ۖ وَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمْ أُولُو الْأَلْبَابِ

Surah Az-Zumar 39:18 Those who listen to the Word [good advice La ilaha ill-Allah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah) and Islamic Monotheism, etc.] and follow the best thereof (i.e. worship Allah Alone, repent to Him and avoid Taghut, etc.) those are (the ones) whom Allah has guided and those are men of understanding

      Among the causes of the absence of reflection on the meanings of Al-Quran is the failure to explore and understand the laws of Allah.  Muslim are Bestowed with the best Book and Criterion for life.  Therefore, we must follow the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (Sal) and stop practicing what is against the teachings of Allah and His Messenger.  Al-Quran is full of wisdom that provokes the mind and quickens the heart.  If Al-Quran is sent down on a mountain, it would break into pieces.  So Al-Quran softens the hearts of believers.  Al-Quran moderates the spiritual and material life harmoniously.  We are Muslim and we are the middle nation and the best community.  The sweetest sound we listen is from the recitation of Al-Quran.  It penetrates into the innermost of the heart and soul.