In a more general sermon about how to solve the problems of the muslim ummah, the khatib gave examples of an individual problem and a general problem of the ummah.
Waking up for Morning (Fajr) Prayer in the Summer Months
On the individual part, he gave example of how difficult for us to wake up to perform our daily morning prayer especially in the summer season during which the prayer time is as early as between 2.30-4.30 am. He told us to try practical solutions such as:
1) Go to bed immediately after night prayer
2) Use alarm clock, (or clocks, if one is not enough)
3) Ask friend to call to wake you up - ( he reminded us about how we could call each other to remind about exam times and other things but couldn't care less when it comes to prayer times)
4) Make strong intention to wake up on time, insyaAllah, we can wake up
Anger Management
On the general ummah problem, the khatib chose to talk about anger. This is the state of the heart that not many people can control and could cause problems in a greater scale when anger is not managed properly.
In a simple way, he mentioned about ways to reduce anger. Among others:
1) Recite A'uuzubillahi minashaitaanirrajiim
2) Change position while you are angry
3) Others that I do not remember right now
He shared with us a story when a Bedoiun (Badwi) pulled Prophet Muhammad around rather harshly in front of comnpanions and others, and demanded that he would be given something. Having been treated that way, the Prophet smiled and told one of the companions to get something and give it to the man.
He asked us to imagine ourselves in that kind situation where we are a very important person and having a meeting with other important people, then come a poor man with shabby clothes pulling us around demanding for something on the spot. What will be our actions?
Wallahu alam.
Saturday 7 June 2008
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