Mohammed Faqih - Importance of Ikhlas: Sincerity and Intentions

Mohammed FaqihAugust 6, 20190 comments

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In this khutbah, Sheikh Mohammed Faqih delivers a powerful reminder about ikhlas — sincerity of intention — and its central role in determining whether our deeds are accepted by Allah. Drawing on key Quranic verses and hadiths, including the sobering account of three people whose great deeds were rejected due to impure intentions, and the inspiring story of the three men trapped in a cave who were saved by the sincerity of their actions, the Sheikh calls on believers to continuously examine and purify their motivations. Practical guidance is offered on how to cultivate genuine sincerity in worship, charity, seeking knowledge, and everyday life.

Shaykh Mohammed Faqih is the doctor of etiquettes and mannerisms. His style in fashion and stride in walk makes you say “that man’s fit to be president”. Shaykh Mohammed has melted the hearts with lessons in tazkiya, akhlaq, and even self-discovery and psychology. Shaykh Mohammed traces his roots back to the ancient city of Harar in the Horn of Africa. Originally from Yemen, his forefathers immigrated to East Africa and played a central role in the Islamic history of the region. He completed a B.A. in Islamic Studies from the Institute of Islamic and Arabic Sciences in America in Fairfax, VA, and graduated in Qur’an Memorization and Recitation from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He was the Imam at the Islamic Community Center of Laurel in Laurel, MD and at the Islamic Center of San Diego in San Diego, CA. He currently serves as Imam at the Islamic Institute of Orange County, otherwise known as Masjid Omar Farouk.

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