Adherence to Divine Commands, Avoiding Prohibitions, and Accountability in Islam
Sheikh Abdullah Awad Al-Juhany
Masjid al-Haram, Makkah
January 10, 2025
Masjid al-Haram, Makkah
January 10, 2025
The sermon calls on believers to fear Allah, adhere to His commands, and avoid His prohibitions, emphasizing the Quran as the primary source of guidance and insight. It warns against heedlessness, worldly desires, and neglecting fundamental pillars of Islam such as prayer, zakat, fasting, and Hajj, highlighting severe consequences for those who abandon them. The speaker stresses the importance of guarding one's tongue against backbiting and harming others, reminding that Allah is a witness to all actions and words. It includes a Hadith urging believers to show mercy to others to receive mercy themselves, and warns against those who persist in wrongdoing despite knowing better. The sermon concludes with fervent supplications for the Muslim leaders, the ummah's unity, and seeks Allah's forgiveness and abundant rain.
About the Imam
Sheikh Abdullah Awad Al-Juhany is a prominent Imam of Masjid al-Haram. Born in 1976 in Jeddah, he memorized the Quran at age 14 and holds a PhD in Islamic Studies. He was appointed Imam in 2007 and is widely recognized for his powerful, emotional recitation style that moves listeners to tears. He is also known for his impactful Friday sermons.
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