In the wake of the recent tragedy in Bondi, and in recognition of the courage shown by Ahmed Al Ahmed, this khutba offers a moment of reflection during challenging times for all Australians.

Part 3 – Salahuddin👑

The Final

Last week we learnt from Ustadh Zareef that to liberate our holy lands, each of us has a part to play 🌍✨. Our role begins with creating and fostering an environment that inspires the ummah—guiding and nurturing our future generations 🌱.

After the Qadr of Allah ﷻ, Salahuddin did not liberate Al-Quds alone, but with an ummah that shared his vision. 🤝

And this week, from Ustadh Saarim:

Salahuddin’s consolidation of power in Egypt and Syria, the Battle of Hittin ⚔️—the beginning of the end—and the continued struggle for the Holy Land. 🕌🇵🇸

Ustadh Zareef will take us through a session aimed at the heart of what true revival looks like.👑

This time, we explore:

• Fractured but Rebuilding: the ummah in Salahuddin’s youth - divided, strained, yet quietly preparing for a turning point.

• Driven by Purpose: the sincerity and depth of those who shaped him and walked with him.

• Cancel Culture? Would we have handed Salahuddin the reins of leadership today, or are we so quick to judge and would dismiss him before his rise?

• Practical Action: the steps we can take now to nurture a generation capable of unifying, healing, and uplifting the ummah.

This isn’t just a class - it’s a call to reflection and responsibility.

We begin our new mini-series on Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi — the liberator of Jerusalem

Why study history? When we trace the rise and fall of nations, the character of leaders, patterns of victory and defeat, and how Allah’s decree unfolds across time — we are reflecting on the āyāt kawniyyah: signs of Allah written in the world and in the events that shaped our Ummah.

•⁠ ⁠The Virtues of the Holy Land: reconnecting our hearts to Palestine, Jerusalem, and Masjid Al-Aqsa

•⁠ ⁠The First Crusade

•⁠ ⁠The Zengid Dynasty: The spark and preparation that paved the way for Salahuddin’s rise

Jumuah khutba 14 Nov 2025

New Series! Quran Cover-to-Cover!

In this introductory session, we discuss:

• What it means to become a Companion of the Qur’an

• The Power of the Qur’an on the Human Heart ❤️

• Principles of Tadabbur al-Qur’an (deep reflection)

• The theory of Maqāṣid Suwar (the objectives of each Sūrah)

Part 3 of 3. Last time, we explored the wisdom of avoiding discord over valid differences of opinion in acts of ʿIbādah. This week, Imam Uzair dives into the rest of the Departments in detail

How do we respond to the most recent ceasefire by drawing lessons from the Battle of the Trench and the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah? What does activism look like in Islam, and three guiding principles of sacred activism as we move forward in our efforts for a free Palestine