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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. 8 MAY

    The Muslim Ummah Repeating Errors of the Past; Politics Overriding Justice - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi

    Friday Juma KhutbaMay 8th, 2026- The Conflict Between US/Israel And Iran Has Been Framed By Some Through Shia-Sunni Polemics- Shaykh Ahmad Al-Tayyeb Condemned Iran’s Attacks On Arab Territories As Unjustified And Religiously Forbidden- His Silence On US/Israeli Aggression Against Iran, Including Civilian Deaths, Raises Serious Concern- Criticism Suggests Possible Political Pressure Influencing Religious Leadership Positions- The Quranic Principle (49:9) Emphasizes Justice And Identifying The Aggressor In Muslim Conflicts- Muslim Governments Are Criticized For Allowing Their Land And Airspace To Be Used In Aggression- This Cooperation Is Seen As A Violation Of Quranic Guidance Against Assisting In Sin And Aggression (5:2)- Iran Warned Of Retaliation Against Any Country Assisting Attacks, And Followed Through Militarily- Reports Indicate Significant Damage To US Military Bases Across Multiple Gulf Countries- Historical Parallel Drawn With Iran-Iraq War Where Arab Unity Supported Iraq Despite Its Aggression- Even Leaders Like Yasser Arafat Supported Iraq Despite Prior Support From Iran- The Conflict Exposes Dependence Of Arab Leaders On Western Powers For Security- Efforts Are Being Made To Prevent Sunni Sympathy Toward Shia By Reviving Sectarian Narratives- Certain Scholars Revisit Historical Disputes Without Engaging Shia Perspectives Fully- Scholarly Responses From Shia Figures Emphasize Balanced Discourse And Defense Of Ahlul Bayt LegacyDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

    23 min

  2. 8 MAY

    The 6th Trait Of Ibadur Rahman: When Desires Become Your God - Sheikh Jaffer H. Jaffer

    Thursday Night Majlis Thursday, May 7th 2026 20th Dhul Qadah 1447 - Servants of Allah are defined by humility, patience, sincere worship, fear of punishment, and balanced living- The sixth trait emphasizes pure tawhid—never turning to anyone besides Allah- True faith is not just belief but aligning actions, trust, and hope with Allah- People often unknowingly rely on worldly means instead of Allah as the ultimate source- Following desires over divine commands is described as treating desires like a god- Life is a constant internal struggle (jihad al nafs) between faith and desires- Strong faith is shown when one resists sinful desires despite having access to them- Inherited belief must grow into a personal, solid conviction through effort and reflectionDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

    35 min

  3. 1 MAY

    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

  4. 30 APR

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
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    527
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