Jaffari Community Centre

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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. 4D AGO

    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

  2. MAR 27

    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

  3. MAR 27

    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

  4. MAR 13

    The Collapse of World Order; The Deafening Silence Of Muslim Powers - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

    Friday Juma KhutbaFriday March 13th, 2026- This Ramadhān Has Been Especially Difficult For Shi‘a Muslims Due To The Current War Started During Ongoing Negotiations, Killing Countless Everyday- The Collapse Of The So-Called Rules-Based World Order Has Led To A Situation Where Powerful Nations Act Without Restraint- Major Powers Now Bomb Or Target Leaders They Dislike, Reflecting A “Law Of The Jungle” Rather Than International Law- The Silence Of Many Muslim Countries Has Been One Of The Most Painful Aspects Of The Crisis- The Organization Of Islamic Cooperation Has Not Taken A Strong Visible Stand Against The War- Bahrain Submitted A UN Security Council Resolution On Behalf Of The Gulf Cooperation Council And Jordan Condemning Iran- The Resolution Criticized Iran But Failed To Mention Who Initiated The War Or Call For A Ceasefire- 135 UN Member States Supported The Resolution, Including Pakistan, EU Countries, And Canada- China And Russia Abstained Rather Than Using Their Veto Power, Reflecting Their Strategic Interests- European Countries Are Divided In Their Response To The US And Israeli Attacks On Iran- Spain Has Been One Of The Few Countries Firmly Opposing The War And Refusing Complicity- A European Parliament Member Strongly Criticized Europe For Silence And Warned That Ignoring International Law Enables Powerful Leaders To Act Without Consequences- Civilian Casualties, Including Schoolgirls In Iran And Civilians In Lebanon, Highlight The Human Cost Of The Conflict- The Qur’ān Warns That When People Follow Desires Instead Of Justice, They Fall Into Corruption Like The Hypocrites Described In Surah Al-Baqarah 2:11-12- Believers Are Encouraged To Oppose War And Injustice Through Lawful Means And Pray For The Imām Of The Time In Such Difficult MomentsDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

    20 min

  5. MAR 11

    The Final Advice of Imam Ali (AS): Never Neglect the Orphans - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi

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    16 min

  6. MAR 6

    Trump's "Bored of Peace"; War-Mongering and International Law - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

    Friday Juma KhutbaMarch 6th, 2026- Iran, The Largest Shi‘a Country, Was Recently Targeted By The United States And Israel, Resulting In Major Loss Of Life And Property.- Among The Tragedies Reported Was The Killing Of 132 Young Girls And 14 Teachers When Airstrikes Hit Shajara-e Tayyeba Primary School In Minab.- The Global Shi‘a Community Is Experiencing Deep Anxiety And Grief, Especially Because Many Shi‘as Follow Ayatullah Khamenei As A Marja‘ Taqlid Regardless Of His Political Role.- The Stated Justification For The Attack—Iran’s Nuclear Program—Is Criticized As Flawed Because The Original Agreement Reached Under Barack Obama Was Torn Up By Donald Trump During His First Presidency.- Negotiations Restarted Later But Were Repeatedly Disrupted By Israeli Military Actions Despite Claims Of Progress By Mediators Such As The Omani Foreign Minister.- Reports Suggest That Plans For The Conflict Were Agreed Upon Earlier Between Donald Trump And Benjamin Netanyahu, With Later Negotiations Possibly Serving As A Deception.- Statements From U.S. Officials Indicating Iran “Will Return” To Enrichment Are Evidence That The Nuclear Threat Used To Justify War May Not Currently Exist.- Political Leaders Who Expressed Sympathy For American Soldiers While Remaining Silent About The Deaths Of Young Iranian Schoolchildren is Problematic- Condemning Iranian Dissidents Who Offered Condolences To U.S. Soldiers But Did Not Mention The Killed Students.- In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney Initially Criticized Unchecked Global Power At The World Economic Forum But Later Expressed Support For U.S. Actions Against Iran.- Former Canadian Foreign Minister Lloyd Axworthy Described This Shift As A Serious Contradiction In Canada’s Foreign Policy And A Departure From International Law Principles.- Under The UN Charter, Military Force Is Only Permitted With Security Council Approval Or Immediate Self-Defence, Conditions That Critics Argue Were Not Met In This Case.- The Situation Is Compared With Canada’s 2003 Decision Not To Join The Iraq War Because Of Similar Concerns About Preventive War And Lack Of Legal Authorization.- Encouraging People To Respond Through Lawful Civic Engagement Such As Signing Petitions And Participating In Peaceful Anti-War Demonstrations.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

    18 min

  7. MAR 2

    Patience, Divine Decree, And The Awaited Justice Of Allah - Sheikh Jaffer H Jaffer

    Sunday March 1st, 202611th Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

    11 min

  8. FEB 28

    7- The Heart of the Quran: Understanding Surah Yasin - Sheikh Abu Summayya

    Tuesday February 24th, 20267th Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

    46 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
  • Episodes
    520
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