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Lectures, Majalis, Seminars, Q&As, and more, focused on the Shi'a faith. YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjtEGNLvJ13iu0UlOHByQtQ

  1. 12 HR AGO

    Selective Outrage And The Illusion Of Equal Justice - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

    Friday Juma KhutbaMay 1st, 2026- United Nations was founded to uphold peace through justice, where all nations are equally subject to law- The veto power of the five permanent members—United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China—undermines fairness and weakens global justice- Qur’anic principle (5:8, 4:135) emphasizes justice even toward those one dislikes, rejecting bias and selective morality- Global double standards exist: some nations’ sensitivities are prioritized while Muslim concerns are often ignored- Incident of Israeli soldiers damaging a statue of Jesus Christ sparked immediate global outrage and accountability- International pressure led Israel to apologize, investigate, and punish the soldiers involved- In contrast, more severe violations against Palestinian human beings in Gaza Strip and West Bank remain largely unaddressed- 'Action on Armed Violence' reported that 88% of such cases were closed or unresolved- Reports of abuse and rising settler violence highlight systemic lack of accountability- After the Conquest of Mecca, Prophet Muhammad publicly disassociated from wrongdoings by Khalid ibn al-Walid- He sent Imam Ali to compensate victims fully, demonstrating immediate justice and moral responsibility- Attack on a school in Minab killed 168 people, including 110 children, yet lacked timely accountability- Donald Trump gave inconsistent responses and shifted blame despite emerging evidence- Reduction of civilian harm oversight reflects disregard for innocent lives in conflict zones- Instruction of Imam Ali to Malik al-Ashtar emphasizes mercy: people are either brothers in faith or equals in humanityDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

    23 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Imam Al-Redha’s Transformative Salah And Journey From Medina To Mashhad - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi

    Wendesday April 29, 202612 Dhul Qada 1447Wiladat of Imam Ali Ar-Redha (AS)• Celebration Of The Birth Anniversary Of The 8th Imām Imam Ali al-Rida And His Unique Historical Journey• The Journey From Medina To Marw And Finally Tus Where He Was Buried In Mashhad• Mamun Forced The Imām’s Travel Under Close Supervision By Rajā’ Bin Abi Az-Zaḥḥāk• The Route Was Strategically Chosen To Avoid Qom Showing Political Intentions• Despite Control, Allāh Used This Journey To Spread The Imām’s Teachings Widely• Encounters Along The Route Guided People And Included Miracles, Especially In Nishapur• Az-Zaḥḥāk Testifies That The Imām Was The Most God-Conscious, Constant In Dhikr, And Deeply Fearful Of Allāh• A Rare Detailed Narration Shows The Complete Style Of Ṣalāt With Mustaḥabb Practices• In Wājib Prayers, The Imām Consistently Recited Sūrah Al-Qadr And Sūrah Al-Ikhlāṣ After Al-Ḥamd• Emphasis On Variety In Reciting Different Sūrahs Depending On Time And Occasion• Encouragement To Move Beyond Habitual Recitation And Reflect Contextually In Worship• Ṣalāt Is A Living Conversation With Allāh, Not Just Memorized Recitation• After Sūrah Al-Ḥamd, Saying “Al-Ḥamdu Lillāh Rabbil ‘Ālamīn” As A Response Of Gratitude• Practical Engagement Within Sūrahs: Responding To “Qul” And Affirming Beliefs During Recitation• Loud Recitation Of Basmala In All Prayers As A Continuation Of The Tradition Of Ali ibn Abi TalibDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

    38 min

  3. 24 APR

    A War Without Ethics: Targeted Journalists And Medics - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

    Friday Juma KhutbaApril 24th, 2026- Justice Is The True Measure Of A Nation’s Humanity, Especially In How It Treats Society's Weakest and Most Vulnerable- Islam Emphasizes Fairness Even Toward Those We Dislike Or Oppose- Qur’an 5:8 Commands Believers To Uphold Justice Without Letting Hatred Lead To Injustice- True Taqwa Is Demonstrated By Being Just, Not By Emotional Or Political Bias- International Humanitarian Law Also Affirms Protection Of Non-Combatants Like Journalists And Paramedics in Gaza and Lebanon- Reports Indicate High Numbers Of Journalists Killed In Recent Conflicts Since October 7, 2023- Injuries And Imprisonment Of Media Workers Further Reflect The Scale Of Harm- Attacks On Medical Personnel And Ambulances Violate Basic Humanitarian Principles- “Triple-Tap” Strikes On Rescue Teams Highlight Severe Ethical Violations In Warfare- Some International Leaders And Figures Have Condemned Such Actions, Though Responses Remain Limited- Qur’an 4:135 Expands Justice To Personal Responsibility, Even Against Oneself Or Loved Ones- Islam Rejects Bias Based On Wealth, Status, Or Personal Interest In Delivering Justice- A Story Of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Demonstrates Practical Justice In GovernanceDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

    27 min

  4. 17 APR

    Faith vs Power: Lessons From Pope Leo and Ayatullah Sistani - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

    Friday Juma KhutbaApril 17th, 2026- Pope Condemns War Rhetoric And Says God Does Not Support Violence- Donald Trump Threatene Iran on April 7 by saying that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” Pope Leo XIV declared his statement as “truly unacceptable.”- Trump Criticizes The Pope, Rejecting His Views On War And Nuclear Weapons- The Pope Emphasizes His Role As A Messenger Of The Gospel, Not A Politician- His Strong Speech In Cameroon Condemns Misuse Of Religion For Power And War- Criticism Of Global Spending On War Over Education, Healing, And Welfare- JD Vance Challenges The Pope Using a “Just War Theory” Argument- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Clarifies War Is Only Justified In Self-Defense As A Last Resort- The Pope Reaffirms Commitment To Peace, Dialogue, And Multilateral Solutions- Local Concerns Rise With Islamophobic Attacks And A School Bomb Threat- Reflections On 2003 Iraq After Iraq War And Fall Of Saddam Hussein and Paul Bremers Attempts To Control Constitutional Process, and Ayatullah al-Sistani's Rejection of Foreign-Imposed Constitution And Demands Elections- Marja‘iyyah Prevailed in this Example As Elections Proceed Using Ration Cards, Empowering Majority RepresentationDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

    23 min

  5. 10 APR

    Global Silence and Selective Justice in War - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

    Friday Juma KhutbaApril 10th, 2026- Recent global tensions, highlighting a halted threat of major destruction against Iran- Criticism of statements and behavior attributed to Donald Trump regarding genocidal threats toward Iran- Notable backlash from U.S. political figures including Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders questioning US leadership stability- Emphasis on Christian teachings of forgiveness and love, contrasted with war rhetoric- Qur’anic reference to those misled by Shaytan used to frame reckless leadership- Continued violence despite a fragile ceasefire, especially Israeli strikes in Beirut causing mass casualties- Dispute over whether Lebanon is included in the ceasefire agreement- Mediation efforts by Pakistan affirm Lebanon’s inclusion- Commentary by Robert Malley suggesting U.S. inconsistency in enforcing ceasefire terms- International pressure from Western allies calling for a comprehensive ceasefire including Lebanon- Historical significance of Jabal Amil as a center of Shi‘a scholarship and refuge- Explanation of scholarly migration from Lebanon and Iraq to Iran during the Safavid era- Strong emphasis on unity of the Shi‘a community through wilayah, symbolized by the hadith of the Ahlul BaytDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

    24 min

  6. 3 APR

    Al-Aqsa and the Holy Sepulchre: Worship Under Threat in Jerusalem - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

    Friday Juma KhutbaApril 3rd, 2026- Good Friday reflection introduced through remarks attributed to Pope Leo XIV about Jesus as the King of Peace- Emphasis that Jesus Christ rejects war and does not accept prayers from those who engage in violence- Qur’anic parallel from Qur’an (2:275) used to describe moral confusion driven by greed and false equivalence- Criticism of politicians using religion to justify war, including Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth- Double standard highlighted: Muslims labeled extremists for religious justification while others are not- Reference to teachings from the Gospel of Matthew advocating nonviolence and forgiveness- Incident where Christian leaders were prevented from entering Church of the Holy Sepulchre during Palm Sunday by Israeli authorities- Statement by Mark Carney criticizing violations of Jerusalem’s religious status quo- Ongoing restrictions on Palestinian Muslims at Al-Aqsa Mosque highlighted as religious injustice- Call to action encouraging advocacy and letter writing regarding denial of worship rights- Mention of Israeli military actions including attack in Lebanon’s Baqaa valley targeting worshippers- Broader moral framing of leaders acting without ethical limits compared to Qur’anic description of spiritual confusion within these types of people- Strong criticism of Donald Trump for inconsistency and lack of decorum- Tensions within NATO and criticism from Emmanuel Macron calling for stability and serious leadership- Exploring contradictions in U.S. narrative on Iran’s nuclear program and military actionsDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

    25 min

  7. 27 MAR

    Why Truth Is The First Casualty in War - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi

    March 27th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

    21 min

  8. 27 MAR

    What Really Happened In Jannatul Baqi 1925 And The Rise Of Wahhabism - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi

    Thursday, March 26, 20267th Shawwal 1447Jumerat MajlisYawm E Gham• The Majlis Focuses On The Tragedy Of Jannatul Baqi And Its Demolition In 1925 By Followers Of Wahhabism• Wahhabism Is Presented As A Minority Trend Within Sunni Islam, Often Linked In Modern Times To Groups Like ISIS And Taliban• The Ideological Roots Trace Back To Ibn Taymiyya And Later Revival By Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab• A Political Alliance With Muhammad bin Saud Enabled The Spread Of Their Influence Across Arabia• Their Theology Rejects Rational Interpretation And Insists On Literal Meanings Of Qur’anic Descriptions Of God• Anthropomorphic Terms Like “Face,” “Hand,” And “Chair” Are Taken Literally, Without Explaining “How”• In Contrast, The Teachings Of The Ahlul Bayt Interpret These As Symbolic—Essence, Power, And Knowledge Of God• Wahhabi Doctrine Often Declares Practices Like Intercession And Grave Visitation As Shirk Or Kufr• This Belief Led To The Destruction Of Shrines In Mecca And Medina Including Those Of The Ahlul Bayt• A Key Theme Is The Difference Between Worship (ʿIbādah) And Respect (Taʿẓīm Al-Shaʿāʾir)• The Qur’an Itself Calls Certain Places And Objects Symbols Of Allah, Like Safa and Marwah• Respecting Sacred Symbols Is Shown As A Qur’anic Principle, Not Idolatry• Love For The Ahlul Bayt Is Rooted In Divine Command And Remains Alive Across The Muslim World• Even In Sunni Contexts Like Egypt, Figures Like Fatimah al-Zahra Are Invoked Spiritually As A Means Of Nearness To Allah• Despite Destruction In Jannatul Baqi, The Emotional And Spiritual Connection To The Ahlul Bayt Remains StrongDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

    44 min
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Lectures, Majalis, Seminars, Q&As, and more, focused on the Shi'a faith. YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjtEGNLvJ13iu0UlOHByQtQ

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    Jaffari Community Centre
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    2019 - 2026
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