الحمد لله، الحمد لله الذي الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي هَدَانَا لِهَٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لِنَهْتَدِيَ لَوْلَا أَنْ هَدَانَا اللَّهُ ، نحمده ونستعينه ونستغفره، ونؤمن به ونتوكل عليه، ونعوذ بالله من شرور أنفسنا ومن سيئات أعمالنا، من يهده الله فلا مضل له، ومن يضلل فلا هادي له، ونشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، له الملك وله الحمد، يحيي ويميت، بيده الخير، وهو على كل شيء قدير، ونشهد أن سيدنا ومولانا محمداً عبده ورسوله، أرسله بشيرًا ونذيرًا بين يدي الساعة، من يطع الله ورسوله فقد اهتدى، ومن يعصهما فإنه قد ضل، وإنه لا يضر إلا نفسه ولا يضر الله شيئًا. أما بعد! فيا عباد الله اتقوا الله حق تقاته ولا تموتن إلا وأنتم مسلمون. يأيها الذين ءامنوا اتقوا الله وقولوا قولا سديدا يصلح لكم أعمالكم ويغفر لكم ذنوبكم،
مَن قَتَلَ نَفْسًا بِغَيْرِ نَفْسٍ أَوْ فَسَادٍ فِي ٱلْأَرْضِ فَكَأَنَّمَا قَتَلَ ٱلنَّاسَ جَمِيعًا ۖ وَمَنْ أَحْيَاهَا فَكَأَنَّمَآ أَحْيَا ٱلنَّاسَ جَمِيعًا
“whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land – it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one – it is as if he had saved mankind entirely.”
Ya IbadaAllah, the justice of Islam stands in stark contrast to the tyranny and oppression in the world today. Throughout history, oppressive rulers have maintained their power through deception and division. Before the advent of the Prophet ﷺ the Roman colonizers in the lands of Sham followed this strategy, appearing to embrace Christianity to consolidate their rule while secretly fuelling hatred and fighting between the Jews and Christians. The Romans incited the Christians to neglect, pollute, and destroy the Sacred Rock (Al-Sahra’ Al-Musharrafah) and Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa, which deeply offended the Jews. When the Jews protested, the Romans urged them to target the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which they then defiled and vandalized. In this way, each group was provoked to desecrate the other’s places of worship. It escalated to the point where neither was able to enter their respective places of worship, resulting in the name of Allah not being mentioned in Sham. This was no accident—it was a calculated strategy of division, as Allah says:
وَمَنۡ أَظۡلَمُ مِمَّن مَّنَعَ مَسَٰجِدَ ٱللَّهِ أَن يُذۡكَرَ فِيهَا ٱسۡمُهُۥ وَسَعَىٰ فِي خَرَابِهَآۚ
“And who is more unjust than those who prevent the name of Allah from being mentioned in His mosques and strive toward their destruction?” (2:114) Islam, in contrast, came to establish justice, eliminate oppression, and protect the sanctity of life. The righteous leadership of the Khulafa ar-Rashidun, such as Umar ibn Al-Khattab, exemplified this justice. When Umar arrived in Sham, before even sitting down to negotiate or sign the treaty with its leaders, he went to the Sacred Rock (Sakhrah Musharrafah). When he saw the filth and dirt that had piled up, he immediately removed his shoes, took his cloak, and began wiping away the dirt himself. Then he went to the location of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and cleaned that place as well. Everyone present followed his lead, doing as the Commander of the Believers did. Inspiring them and igniting within them the first spark of love for Islam. The people of Sham did not accept Islam at the edge of a sword but warmly embraced it because of the love and justice they witnessed.
This principle of justice extends particularly to matters of life and death. One of the greatest injustices in human history is the taking of a life. Islam places the highest value on the sanctity of human life, and extrajudicial killing—killing without a fair trial or due process—is strictly forbidden. Allah says in the Qur’an:
وَلَا تَقۡتُلُواْ ٱلنَّفۡسَ ٱلَّتِي حَرَّمَ ٱللَّهُ إِلَّا بِٱلۡحَقِّۗ
“And do not kill the person (as if to say the person represents all people) whom Allah has forbidden, except by right.” (17:33) What exactly does “by right” mean? The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) explains:
لَا يَحِلُّ دَمُ امْرِئٍ مُسْلِمٍ [ يشهد أن لا إله إلا الله، وأني رسول الله] إلَّا بِإِحْدَى ثَلَاثٍ: الثَّيِّبُ الزَّانِي، وَالنَّفْسُ بِالنَّفْسِ، وَالتَّارِكُ لِدِينِهِ الْمُفَارِقُ لِلْجَمَاعَةِ
“The blood of a Muslim may not be lawfully shed except in one of three cases: a married person who commits adultery, a life for a life (murder), and one who abandons his religion and separates from the community.” (Bukhari & Muslim)
If you are not a scholar then you would most definitely misunderstand the prophets words. This hadith refers to legal rulings under an Islamic judicial system, not personal or vigilante justice. Murder, for instance, carries the death penalty under Shari’ah, but only through due legal process. It is not left to individuals or groups to act on their own accord. Even if one were to witness fornication with their own eyes, Islam does not instruct exposure or punishment but rather concealment and even were the matter to go to court, the burden of proof is almost impossible to say the least – 4 witnesses, each standing in a different corner of the room witnessing the act with their own eyes. So too apostasy must be understood in its proper context – in the time of the Prophet ﷺ and the Khulafa, being a citizen of the country meant being loyal to Islam, so turning away from Islam meant being disloyal to the country which to us would be equivalent to committing high treason – this is why there was capital punishment for it, clearly this is not an individual matter to be acted upon, but something only a Qadi can preside over. If you were to see someone committing apostacy, as an individual you’re not supposed to report them, you’re supposed to teach them, with kindness and gentleness, in the best manner, employing the wisest methods in your arsenal.
Even the prescribed Hudood punishments—such as stoning for adultery by a married person—were rarely implemented because they required, as you’ve seen, an extraordinarily high burden of proof. Because their purpose was deterrence, not indiscriminate execution. The great jurists and scholars of the past tried every conceivable way possible to apply the mercy of our deen to every matter that came before them. This did come from themselves, but it was taught to them by the Prophet ﷺ, who said:
ادرءوا الحدود بالشبهات
“Try your utmost to avert capital punishment whenever possible, even if there is only slight doubt”. This principle later formed the basis of the legal standard of “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” in criminal justice systems worldwide, including our own. Despite this clear guidance, many today—whether oppressive regimes, individuals, or even political factions—engage in extrajudicial killings under the false pretense of justice, security, or national interest. This is not Islam; this is injustice.
O Muslims, what should our response be in the face of the killing of an innocent man or woman? And when we use the word, innocent, we mean the presumption of innocence, which our deen came to teach the world, innocent until proven guilty with certainty.
We must never support or justify extrajudicial killings, whether by individuals, groups, or even governments. Justice must always be upheld through lawful means. Many killings today are justified through misinformation and manipulation. It is our duty to seek the truth before forming opinions.
Even if a legitimate Islamic state existed, killing without just cause and due process would be unlawful. The Prophet (ﷺ) warned that oppressive rulers—and those who support their tyranny—will face severe punishment on the Day of Judgment. If Islam does not tolerate oppression from rulers, how could it ever permit individuals to take justice into their own hands?
Even in matters of justice, Islam teaches mercy. If a person were sentenced to capital punishment, they should not be mocked or humiliated, for the purpose of punishment in Islam is purification, not cruelty. Consider the case of the woman from the Juhainah tribe who confessed to adultery. Her repentance was so sincere that the Prophet (ﷺ) declared:
“she made repentance which would suffice for seventy of the people of Al-Madinah” At that time the people of al-Madinah were some of the best the world would ever see.
This is the balance of our deen—justice tempered with mercy.
أقول قولي هذا وأستغفر الله لي ولكم ولسائر المسلمين من كل ذنب فاستغفروه إنه هو الغفور الرَّحيم
الحمد لله الحمد لله رب العالمين، وأشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له وأشهد أن محمداً عبده ورسوله، أرسله بشيرا ونذيرا بين يدي الساعة اللهم صلِّ وسلم وبارك عليه وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين، ومن تبعهم بإحسان إلى يوم الدين.
أما بعد! فيأيها الذين ءامنوا اتقوا الله ما استطعتم واسمعوا وأطيعوا وأنفقوا خيرا لأنفسكم. يا عباد الله أوصيكم وإياي بتقوى الله وطاعته
A man was brutally gunned down in P.E. and although the motive is as yet unknown. People, both Muslim and non-Muslim alike are speculating that the reason for his murder is to do with his lifestyle choice. While Islam prohibits same-sex relationships, it condemns murder in the strongest terms, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law.
Islam provides guidance for all aspects of life and has established the institution of marriage between a man and a woman. Allah states in the Qur’an:
وَخَلَقۡنَٰكُمۡ أَزۡوَٰجٗا
“And We created you in pairs.” (78:8)
Homosexuality is explicitly condemned in Islam for numerous reasons. And the punishment that befell the people of Lut (AS) serves as a warning to humanity. Their city was overturned, and they were showered with stones from the heavens as a result of their defiance of Allah’s command. The normalization of this abominable act is a direct challenge to the fabric of society that Islam upholds. The Prophet ﷺ said:
إِنَّ أَخْوَفَ مَا أَخَافُ عَلَى أُمَّتِي عَمَلُ قَوْمِ لُوطٍ
“The thing I fear most for my nation is the act of the people of Lut.” (Tirmidhi)
Today, there are efforts to normalize and even celebrate what Allah has prohibited. As Muslims, we must hold firm to our way and not be swayed by societal pressures. Our allegiance is to Allah and His Messenger, and our duty is to enjoin what is good and stand against what is evil. Regardless of popularity.
Islam is a religion of mercy, and we must approach this issue with wisdom and understanding. If someone struggles with such inclinations, they should be advised to seek help and remain steadfast. Islam does not command hatred toward individuals, but it does command the rejection of sinful acts. Allah’s mercy is vast, and repentance is always open for those who turn to Him sincerely.
Shaytaan was a sinner, but his downfall was not merely in his disobedience—it was in his arrogance. When commanded to bow to Adam (AS), he refused, not out of weakness, but out of pride. He did not seek forgiveness, nor did he acknowledge his need for Allah. Instead, he justified his disobedience, believing himself to be superior.
On the other hand, Bani Adam sin out of weakness, not arrogance. We falter, we slip, but what sets a true believer apart is the ability to recognise their need for Allah’s help. This is why the Prophet ﷺ said:
وَالَّذِي نَفْسِي بِيَدِهِ لَوْ لَمْ تُذْنِبُوا لَذَهَبَ اللَّهُ بِكُمْ وَلَجَاءَ بِقَوْمٍ يُذْنِبُونَ فَيَسْتَغْفِرُونَ اللَّهَ فَيَغْفِرُ لَهُمْ
“By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, if you did not sin, Allah would replace you with a people who would sin and then seek forgiveness, and He would forgive them.” (Muslim)
This hadith does not glorify sin, but rather, it highlights the importance of recognising our weakness and turning to Allah. It is not sin itself that distances us from Allah, but the refusal to admit our need for His mercy. The true danger lies not in falling but in justifying our sins, normalising them, or refusing to seek forgiveness—for that is the path of Shaytaan.
Allah does not seek a people who claim perfection, nor does He favour those who justify their sins with excuses. Instead, He honours those who acknowledge their weakness, submit to Him, and constantly seek His help. True strength is not in being sinless, but in being humble enough to say: “O Allah, I cannot overcome without You – Please Help Me!”
إِنَّ اللهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ، يَا أَيُهَا الذِينَ آمَنُواْ صَلُّواْ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُواْ تَسْلِيماً.
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ وَبَارِكْ عَلَيْهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ. وَارْضَ اللَّهُمَّ عَنِ الْخُلَفَاءِ الرَّاشِدِينَ أَبِي بَكْرٍ وَعُمَرَ وَعُثْمَانَ وَعَلِيٍّ، وعن أم المومنين عائشة التي أمرنا الله في سورة النور أن ندافع عنها، وَعَنْ سَائِرِ الصَّحَابَةِ أَجْمَعِينَ، خُصُوصاً اِلأَنْصَارَ مِنْهُمْ وَالمُهَاجِرِينَ، وَعَنِ التَّابِعِينَ وَتَابِعِي التَّابِعِينَ وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ.
اللهم بارك لنا في شعبان وبلغنا رمضان ، اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِ وُلَاةَ أُمُورِ المُسْلِمِينَ لِمَا يُرْضِيكَ وَلِاتِّبَاعِ سُنَّةِ نَبِيِّكَ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ، وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَهُمْ عَلَى الصِّرَاطِ المُسْتَقِيمِ، وَأَصْلِحْهُمْ يَا رَبَّ الْعَالَمِينَ.
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَى شُيُوخِنَا، وَعَلَى رئيسنا، وَعَلَى أَمِيرِنَا، وَعَلَى جَمِيعِ أُمَرَاءِ وَزُعَمَاءِ المُسْلِمِينَ.
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَى المُسْلِمِينَ فِي هَذِهِ المَدِينَةِ، وَوَفِّقْهُمْ لِمَا تُحِبُّهُ وَتَرْضَاهُ يَا أَكْرَمَ الأَكْرَمِينَ.
اللَّهُمَّ أَعِزَّ الإِسْلَامَ وَالمُسِْلمِينَ. ربنا آتنا في الدنيا حسنة وفي الآخرة حسنة وقنا عذاب النار.
إِنَّ اللهَ يَامُرُ بِالْعَدْلِ وَالإِحْسَانِ وَإِيتَاءِ ذِي الْقُرْبَى، وَيَنْهَى عَنِ الْفَحْشَاءِ وَالمُنكَرِ وَالْبَغْيِ، يَعِظُكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَّكَّرُونَ، وَلَذِكْرُ اللهِ أَكْبَرُ وَاللهُ يَعْلَمُ مَا تَصْنَعُونَ. وَقُومُواْ إِلَى صَلاتِكُمْ يَرْحَمُكُمُ اللهُ.
