Kokni Muslim Association Birmingham / Masjid Al-Falaah

Masjid Al Falaah - 20th March 2026 - 'Eid al Fitr Bayaan - Second Jamat' with Mufti Adam

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Mufti Adam asks why you say Allahu Akbar, revealing the Quran's answer about appreciating Islam's gift.

The episode is an Eid al-Fitr sermon delivered by Mufti Adam at Masjid Al-Falaah, part of the Kokni Muslim Association Birmingham. It begins with communal Takbeer recitations, where the speaker immediately questions why Muslims perform this ritual, linking it to Quranic verses about appreciating Allah's guidance. He contrasts born Muslims who may take Islam for granted with converts who value it more deeply. The sermon then shifts to discussing post-Ramadan struggles, introducing Surah Al-Ankabut (The Spider) as a metaphor for relying on Allah versus worldly supports, which are as fragile as a spider's web. The speaker explains that life's complications mirror the web's complexity, and tests are inevitable for Muslims. He details internal struggles, starting with family tests, citing Quranic instructions to show kindness to parents even if they are polytheists. External tests involve presenting Islam without ego-driven debates. The concept of the hereafter as the only real life puts earthly struggles in perspective. A key verse, 'And those who strive in Our cause, We will surely guide them to Our paths,' is analyzed, emphasizing that struggle for Allah's sake leads to divine guidance. The speaker connects this to Ihsan, illustrating with a workplace camera analogy to show how awareness of Allah changes behavior, similar to fasting in Ramadan. The sermon takes a practical turn as the speaker addresses the closure of Masjid Al-Aqsa since Ramadan, calling for activism through dua, lobbying MPs, and campaigns like the Great Fajr Campaign every Sunday. After logistical announcements about fire exits, Vice President Shafibai gives a speech, thanking Allah, remembering deceased community members, and highlighting KMAB's achievements over the past year, including Ramadan programs, social welfare work, and raising over £200,000 for Makassar Hospital in Palestine. He also mentions the purchase of adjoining property for community expansion and urges continued engagement against oppression in Gaza and local community building.

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An Eid sermon links purposeful worship with patience, family conduct, and the steady work of sustaining a Muslim community.

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