Selected talks by Imam Abdul Rashid Khan
1. Simplicity in Islam
During Jummah, Imam Abdul Rashid Khan discusses how simplicity is what humans always tend toward using relatable examples of everyday life. He explains how simplicity becomes a portion of jannah (heaven). |
2. Positivity in Islam
Imam Abdul Rashid Khan discusses that humans have a natural tendency to want to get things done, that we derive happiness from completing tasks and achieving goals, and that overcoming hardships in completing our goals make us stronger as individuals. |
Selected talks by Mufti Nawaz Khan
1. Evils of looking down on others
Mufti Nawaz Khan discusses how looking down upon others is a disease in society. He shares a story and goes on to explain that Allah does not approve of mockery or contempt of a person or persons. He stresses that we must rectify our mistakes in judgement. |
2. Keeping good companyMufti Nawaz Khan discusses how being careful and being mindful of the kind of people we befriend is a very important principle and teaching of Islam. He talks about how adolescents and youth in America are easily swayed from their moral base formed in the home and in their Muslim community.
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Reviving the Spirit of Ramadan
This is a Ramadan Workshop titled "Reviving the Spirit of Ramadan" that was held at Masjid Dar-us Salam in Milpitas, CA. The talk covers the spiritual aspects of fasting, fiqh (which deals with the observance of rituals, morals and social legislation in Islam), and Health and Medical Issues related to observing Ramadan and how to safely fast. The slides for the workshop are available at: slideshare.net/darussuffah/reviving-the-spirit-of-ramadhan
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Other Links
1. Darus-Saffah Initiative
Darus Suffah is a non-profit organization whose mission is to offer traditional Islamic education to the local Muslim community. It is led by Mufti Nawaz Khan and Shaykh Abdul Rashid Khan, the Imam of Masjid Darus Salam in Milpitas, CA. This organization caters to a wide range of individuals and is open to collaborating with local MSAs for any assistance they may need. They have an Alim and a Hifz program. Link: http://www.darussuffah.org/ |
2. Milpitas Planning Commission Agenda
The local Muslim community envisioned building a mosque from the ground up as they currently operate out of a rented storefront. The plans, unfortunately, fell through as there were bureaucratic issues with obtaining a permit. This PDF details the efforts to obtain the land and includes extensive floor plans, city regulations, and a 3D rendering of the proposed masjid. Link: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/_pdfs/commissions/pc/2011/012611/ph_01.pdf |
Social Presence
2. Imam Abdul Rashid Khan Twitter feed:
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