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[b]Assalam alaikum brothers and sisters

[size=14pt]Nigeria National Art Theater, MPAC 2014 Annual National Convention host,
with Theme; One humanity under God. [/size] '

Where will you be this weekend? Why not in a place such as our National Arts Theater, where, as host of 2014 Muslim Public Affair Center (MPAC) Annual National Convention, a two-day( 6th&7th December) magnitude event shall be taking place.

Needless augment, description alone on no visual visit may not accurately state in full, the beauty of the national monument edifice, that has remain one of Nigeria's priced cultural heritage.

Been as it may, the cultural heritage structure was Put into place in the 70s, during the military regime of Olusegun Obasanjo, and its exterior is shaped like a military hat with a capacity seat of 5,000 in the Main Hall along a collapsible stage, and two 700-800 capacity cinema halls, all of which are equipped with facilities for simultaneous translation of 8 languages; among others.

The National Theater is indeed a fantastic monument serenely sited away from the usual hustle and bustle of the city of Lagos less than 30 minutes drive from the Island and about 45 minutes from Agege, Ipaja and Alagbado area of Lagos.

Everyone needs to be here at least once in a lifetime with one's family. The social values are immense: the community harmony, the sense of place, the serene atmosphere and the pride. Now is the time to visit as this monumental edifice hosts a monumental event.

A gathering of international scholars, societal movers, peace lovers, and knowledge seekers, will converge at the National Theater on the 6th/7th of December to discuss Humanity Under One God. This chance is, once again, courtesy of MPAC CONVENTION 2014.


The National Art Theater will host this year's edition of the MPAC Annual National Convention on the 6th and 7th December under the chairmanship of HRH Sultan Abubakar Sa'ad III. This year's theme is One Humanity Under God with an array of activities to inspire, empower and enrich. Local and foreign speakers will headline the event.

What is your schedule into coming weekend like and how do you wish it spent? Come and spend the weekend with us- you and your family- and experience the much talked about MPAC Convention in the ambiance of the iconic National Theater. Activities starts at 9:00am each day and last all day long. The speakers have packed their bags, our teams are ready and many businesses have amazing deals waiting. We are looking forward to welcoming you and your family- welcoming you back or as a first timer.[/b]

[b]Assalam alaikum brothers and sisters

[size=14pt]Nigeria National Art Theater, MPAC 2014 Annual National Convention host,
with Theme; One humanity under God. [/size] '

Where will you be this weekend? Why not in a place such as our National Arts Theater, where, as host of 2014 Muslim Public Affair Center (MPAC) Annual National Convention, a two-day( 6th&7th December) magnitude event shall be taking place.

Needless augment, description alone on no visual visit may not accurately state in full, the beauty of the national monument edifice, that has remain one of Nigeria's priced cultural heritage.

Been as it may, the cultural heritage structure was Put into place in the 70s, during the military regime of Olusegun Obasanjo, and its exterior is shaped like a military hat with a capacity seat of 5,000 in the Main Hall along a collapsible stage, and two 700-800 capacity cinema halls, all of which are equipped with facilities for simultaneous translation of 8 languages; among others.

The National Theater is indeed a fantastic monument serenely sited away from the usual hustle and bustle of the city of Lagos less than 30 minutes drive from the Island and about 45 minutes from Agege, Ipaja and Alagbado area of Lagos.

Everyone needs to be here at least once in a lifetime with one's family. The social values are immense: the community harmony, the sense of place, the serene atmosphere and the pride. Now is the time to visit as this monumental edifice hosts a monumental event.

A gathering of international scholars, societal movers, peace lovers, and knowledge seekers, will converge at the National Theater on the 6th/7th of December to discuss Humanity Under One God. This chance is, once again, courtesy of MPAC CONVENTION 2014.


The National Art Theater will host this year's edition of the MPAC Annual National Convention on the 6th and 7th December under the chairmanship of HRH Sultan Abubakar Sa'ad III. This year's theme is One Humanity Under God with an array of activities to inspire, empower and enrich. Local and foreign speakers will headline the event.

What is your schedule into coming weekend like and how do you wish it spent? Come and spend the weekend with us- you and your family- and experience the much talked about MPAC Convention in the ambiance of the iconic National Theater. Activities starts at 9:00am each day and last all day long. The speakers have packed their bags, our teams are ready and many businesses have amazing deals waiting. We are looking forward to welcoming you and your family- welcoming you back or as a first timer.[/b]

[b]Assalam alaikum. Brothers, sisters and entire Nigeria, do you know the human races, colors, languages and nationalities exist as one humanity under God? And thinking of what to make of a weekend?
How about spending that at Muslim Public Affair Centre(MPAC) 4th Annual National Convention where One Humanity under God would be discourse as a theme. Share the experience of the MPAC Convention- an exciting experience for the entire family brought to you by the Organization. Many great things have been said about the past editions. So, prepare yourself to be thrilled, motivated, empowered and enriched. 15 great voices will amplify the message of the theme; One Humanity Under God. Taking place at the Nigerian historic monument, The National Theatre, Orile Iganmu, Lagos on the 6th & 7th December, 2014. The complete package for the family includes Teen’s and Young Muslims programmes, Exhibition, Roundtable, Chit-Chat, Stall, Nasheed, Matrimonial Services, Medical Services, etc. Don't miss this year’s MPAC Convention experience.

Book a seat NOW![/b]

[b]Assalam alaikum. Brothers, sisters and entire Nigeria, do you know the human races, colors, languages and nationalities exist as one humanity under God? And thinking of what to make of a weekend?
How about spending that at Muslim Public Affair Centre(MPAC) 4th Annual National Convention where One Humanity under God would be discourse as a theme. Share the experience of the MPAC Convention- an exciting experience for the entire family brought to you by the Organization. Many great things have been said about the past editions. So, prepare yourself to be thrilled, motivated, empowered and enriched. 15 great voices will amplify the message of the theme; One Humanity Under God. Taking place at the Nigerian historic monument, The National Theatre, Orile Iganmu, Lagos on the 6th & 7th December, 2014. The complete package for the family includes Teen’s and Young Muslims programmes, Exhibition, Roundtable, Chit-Chat, Stall, Nasheed, Matrimonial Services, Medical Services, etc. Don't miss this year’s MPAC Convention experience.

Book a seat NOW! [/b]

The true essence of Lá iláha illalláh entails directing all acts of worship, intentions and thoughts to Alláh Alone rather than any other worshipped object. All other objects of worship annulled and refuted by Lá ildha illalláh. This is what is meant by disbelieving in Taghut and believing in Alláh Alone, and this is how the heart is purified of anything that is not for Alláh Alone, and cleansed from the intention to commit whatever Alláh has prohibited or dislike for whatever He has commanded. This is the true essence of Lá ildha illalláh, contrary to the practice of those who utter this testimonial with their words, but contradict it with their actions. These people, do not benefit from saying La ilaha illallah. Directing any act of worship to other than Alláhand associating any among the creation with Him in worship are acts of disbelief, even if one pronounced La iláha illalláh a thousand times with his tongue. It was once said to Al Hasan Al-Basri:


"Some people say that those who proclaim La ildha illalláh shallenter Paradise." He said, "Yes. For those who proclaim this word and fulfill its implications and requirements, then saying Lailáha illalláh shall enter them into Paradise."


In addition, Wahb bin Munbih asked:


"Is not La iláha illalláh the key to Paradise?" He said, "Yes.However, every key has teeth; if you use a key that has teeth itwill open for you, otherwise it will not open."

Therefore, these types of people will not benefit from proclaiming La iláha illalláh because they do not say it from their hearts. We advise you, o Muslims, to never think that Shirk (Polytheism, which contradicts La iláha illalláh¡ is far away from you, because there are tremendous hindrances and lures that seek to corrupt the sincerity of your uttering La iláhaillalláh.

Where are those who associate none with Alláh regards to love, fear, hope and worship? Where are those who direct their humbleness, submissiveness, reverence, intention and reliance toAlláh Alone, all the while trusting in Him for each and every thing? All these qualities are parts of the meaning of La iláhaillalláh. o slaves of Alláh, rush to the forgiveness of your Lord and a paradise as wide as the heavens and earth prepared for theMuttaqin (the pious). They are those who fulfill the duties and responsibilities of La iláha illalláh. They are those, who have not placed any other iláh (god) along with Alláh. Verily, I am a plainWarner to you from Him. Hold on to the pillars of La iláhaillalláh. Surely, those who reject what La iláha illalláh rejects, assert what it asserts and offer their loyalty or enmity on its account, then this word will elevate them to the highest grades the grades of La Ilaha illallah:


"The Day that Ar-Rúh [Jibril (Gabriel) or another angel] and theangels will stand forth in rows, they will not speak except himwhom the Most Gracious (AIHih) allows, and he will speak what is right." (78:38)

May Alláh direct us all to the blessings of the Noble Qurán andbenefit us in whatever is in it of the Áyát and Wise Dhikr. I say this and ask Alláh the Great, and the Most Honored for forgiveness for me, you and all Muslims for every sin. Seek His forgiveness, for He is the Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.'



A Sermon warning against Shirk and its Causes


All thanks are due to Alláh, Who did not create Jinn and mankind except that they should worship Him Alone. He did not grant them with His Favors except that they should praise Him. He has not revealed His Books and sent His Messengers to them except that they should know Him (by His Names and Attributes). I offer thanks and praises to Alláh coming from a slave who fears Him and hopes in Him. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Alláh Alone without partners, Who is never asked about what He does while He will ask His creation about all that they do. I bear witness thatMuhammad is Alláhs slave and Messenger who called hisUmmah to Tauhid (Islamic Monotheism) and commanded them to fear Alláh and avoid His Wrath. a Alláh! Bestow Your peace and blessings on Your slave and Messenger Muhammad, his progeny and his Companions who aided and helped him.


O people! Fear Alláh the Exalted and feel His Watch over you. Obey His Commandments and never commit disobedience of Him. Know that Alláh has not created you but to worship Him, and only ordered you to abide by His Tauhid and Lordship. Tauhid asserts Alláh's Oneness in worship, and it is the religion that all of Alláhs Messengers” were sent with to His slaves. Prophet NOh (Noah) was the first of these Messengers, and Alláh sent him to his people after they fell into Shirk (Polytheisrn) and sin. They used to revere righteous people and worship them instead of Alláh, the Most Honored. The last of Alláh's Messengers was Muhammad ~, the honorable Prophet who shattered the images that were made in the shapes of worshipped righteous people. By this action falsehood vanished and the truth came forth plain and clear.Alláh sent him to a people who performed acts of worship, Hajj and charity. They mentioned Alláh often in Dhikr, as well. Yet, they elevated some of the creation to the rank of intermediaries between them and He Who has perfect knowledge of the seen and the unseen. They claimed that by doing this, they sought to draw close to Alláh by the intercession of these worshipped objects.

A Sermon by the Fifth Rightly Guided Caliph, 'Umarbin Abdul Aziz


In the first sermon 'Umar bin Abdul Aziz delivered after becoming a Caliph, he praised Alláh and invoked Him for peace and blessings upon His Messenger ss. Then he said:


"O people! Correct your inner selves and your outer selves will be corrected, as well. Set aright the affairs of your Hereafter and your life will be set aright for you. Verily, someone who does not have any living father between him and Adam is indeed close to death!"


The Virtue of the Statement there is La Ilaha illalla (No deity is worthy of worship except Alláh)

All praise is due to Alláh, Who opened the doors of knowledge to those who strives in His worship by granting them the key that is La Ilaha illallah (there is no deity worthy of worship except Alláh). He

resurrected the hearts of the knowledgeable worshipers and filled the cups of those who always remember Him from the fountain of La Ilaha illallah. He perfected the creation, brought them into existence and

sealed this perfection with La Ilaha illallah. He Who created the fetus from a worthless fluid (semen) so that mankind may worship Him with La Ilaha illalla. He has sent the Messengers to deliver the good news of this Word Lá iláha illalláh and warn against whatever contradicts it; they called all mankind to adhere to its implications. Lá iláha illalláh is the pillar of the religion and the Thick Rope of Alláh; those who adhere to Láiláha illalláh will never earn failure. Verily, the minds of the ignorant ones were led astray and the hearts of the stubborn infidels have earned misguidance on account of their taking two gods, even after the full moon of Lá iláha illallah has risen. I thank and praise Alláh for making us among the people of Láiláha illalláh and I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Alláh Alone Who has no partners. I bear witness that

Muhammad is Alláhs slave and Messenger through whom Alláhh as resurrected what faded away of the aspects of Lá iláhaillalláh. Yet, Alláh said to His Prophet ~:

"So know (O Muhammad ~) that Lá iláha illalláh (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah)."(47:19)


Muhammad ~ embraced this word and declared it, all the while using it as the basis of giving loyalty or showing enmity. He said in an authentic Hadith:


"I have been ordered to fight the people till they say: 'None has the right to be worshipped but Alláh.' And if they say so, then their blood and property will be sacred to me, except for the right of Lá iláha illalláh (such as executing the murderer, stoning the adulterer, and so forth)."


The Prophet ~ called to Alláh in secret and public, by night and by day, until the unjust veil that shielded Lá iláha illalláh was removed. O Alláh! Send Your best peace and blessings on Your slave and Messenger, Muhammad ~, and on his progeny and Companions who protected Lá iláha illalláh with their own lives.


"O people! Fear Alláh the Exalted and renew your faith by night and by day by contemplating the indications of Lá iláha illalláh.O you who have wisdom and fruitful efforts, seek your means of success that is only granted to the people of Lá iláha illalláh.Surely, Lá iláha illalláh is the Word of Islam and the key to the

Dwelling of Peace (Paradise). Verily, the heavens and earth would never have remained, nor would performing the necessary and recommended : Sunnah acts avail, nor would anyone acquire safety on the Day of Gathering except by Láildha illalláh. The swords of Jihád would not be held, nor the Messengers be sent to the slaves, except to teach them the meaning and practices of Lá iláha illalláh. This is when humankind divided into two parts and went two separate ways: a group of them adhered to Lá iláha illalláh and the other group strayed away from it. They refused it because they knew that the religion of their ancestors would be annulled if they embraced Lá iláha illalláh. AH praise is due to He Who made His slaves different from each other with His Wisdom and Will. Indeed,this is one of the proofs to Lá ildha illalláh. Tuba (a tree in Paradise) is for those who know the meaning of this Testimonial, agree with it and practice its implication inwardly and outwardly. By doing so, they would be realizing and tasting the true essence of Lá iláha illalláh. Verily, woe to those who were driven by the devil to fall into polytheism. They became filled to the top with associating others with Alláh in worship and consequently refused with arrogance to submit to Lá ilaha illalláh. Have you not heard Alláh's Statement:



"And those whom they invoke instead of Him have no power ofintercession - except for those who bear witness to the truth knowingly (i.e., believed in the Oneness of Alláh, and obeyed His Orders), and they know (the facts about the Oneness of Allah)." (43:86)

A Sermon by Abu Bakr As-Siddiq on Sincerity and drawing Lessons


Abu Bakr As-Siddiq gave a speech once and started it with praising Alláh and thanking Him, then said:

"Verily, Alláh does not accept deeds except those which were performed for the Sake of His Pace only. Therefore, seek Alláh’s Pace by your actions. Know that whatever action you do with sincerity to Alláh is an act of obedience that you performed, a good share that you earned, a duty that you fulfilled, and a reserve that you keep from perishable days to everlasting days. At that time you will be most in need and in anticipation (for these good deeds)."


O slaves of Alláh! Draw a lesson from those who died before you. Think about those who lived before you. Where were they yesterday? Where are they today? Where are the tyrants who were noted for the wars they waged and earned victories in battle? Time has eliminated them and they disintegrated to dust. The only things that remain from them are their evil statements, and verily, evil statements are for evil people and evil people are for evil statements. Where are the kings who ruled on the earth and inhabited it? They have become a thing of the past and their memory has been forgotten. They have become nothing. Yet, Alláh the Exalted and Most Honored has kept for them the evil burden of their deeds, but ended their streak of lusts. They perished, but the deeds they committed remained theirs even though the world has become for others. We were created after them, so if we draw lessons from their fate we will attain deliverance. Otherwise, if we were deceived by all of this, we will earn a fate similar to theirs. Where are the bright faces of those who were deceived on account of their youth? They have turned into dust, but what they committed of shortcomings remained with them as cause for sorrow. Where are those who built cities, fortified them with walls and collected wonders? They left all this for those who carne after them; there you see the remains of their cities, they have not been inhabited after them.

Meanwhile, they are in the darkness of graves:


"Can you find a single one of them or hear even a whisper of them?" (19:98)

Where are those whom you knew among your forefathers and brethren? Their lifetimes came to an end and they joined their deeds and actions. They are residing after they died either in the dwelling of happiness or misery.


"Verily, Alláh is One and has no partners in worship. There is no tie of kinship between Him and any of His creation that warrants granting goodness or fending off evil on account of that kinship. There is only the obedience of Alláh and abiding by His Commandments. Know that you are subservient slaves (of Alláh) and that what He has can only be earned through obeying Him. Is it not time for one of you that the Fire be taken away from him, while Paradise is not made far from his reach?”




'Umar Al-Faruq warns against believing in soothsayers and encourages Virtues


'Umar gave this sermon once, after praising Alláh and thanking Him for His Favors. He said, "I recommend you to adhere to the Taqwa of Alláh, Who remains while everything else perishes. He honors His Auliyá' (Loyal Friends) on account of their obedience to Him and misguides His enemies on account of their disobedience of Him. Therefore, whoever earns destruction has no excuse if he commits a misguidance that he thought was a part of guidance or abandons a truth that he thought was misguidance. Learn the Qur'án and you will be known by this quality, and act according to it so that you become one of its people. Indeed, none has the right to be obeyed in the disobedience of Alláh. Know that there is a barrier between the slave and his designated sustenance; if he observes patience, his sustenance will come to him, but if he tries to breach the barrier he will never attain more than his designated sustenance. Beware of imitating the traditions of AI- 'Ajam (in reference to non-Arabs, for much of their tradition was annulled by Islam) and being neighbors to tyrants. Never sit at a table where alcohol is being served, enter a public bathhouse without an Izar (robe)

or submit your necks to humility. Know that cursing a Muslim is sin and fighting him is Kufr (disbelief). You are not allowed to shun your brother more than three days. Verily, he who goes to a sorcerer, Kahin, or 'Arra’ and believes in what he says will have disbelieved in what was revealed to Muhammad.


No man should have a private audience with a woman (whom he is not allowed to meet alone), for Satan will be the third party present with them. A sign of one's being a Muslim and a believer is that he is displeased if he commits a sin and pleased if he performs a righteous action. The worst matters are innovations (in the religion), and verily, being moderate with regards to performing the Sunnah is better than striving in an innovation (Bid 'ah). Hold yourselves accountable be fare you are held accountable, for this makes the recompense easier. Weigh yourselves before you are weighed and prepare for the Day of Grand Gathering. On that Day you shall be brought to Judgment and not a secret of yours will be hidden. Hold to this Qurán, for there is light and healing in it and misery otherwise. 1 have indeed fulfilled my duty with regards to what Alláh has endowed me with of your leadership and given you sincere advice. I say this and seek Alláh's forgiveness for me and you."

The Prophet discourages liking this Life


The Prophet once gave a sermon in which he said after thanking Allah and praising Him:


"O people! This life is the dwelling of crookedness not straightness, and the residence of sadness rather than happiness.Those who acquire knowledge in its true reality will not feel joy in times of ease, nor grieve in times of hardship. Verily, Alláh the Exalted has created this life as a test and the Hereafter as the dwelling of recompense. He made the test of this life a reason behind earning the reward of the Hereafter and the reward in the Hereafter as compensation for the test in this life. He takes so that He gives and tests so that He recompenses. The life of this world vanishes rapidly and changes suddenly. Therefore, beware of its sweetness so as to avoid the bitterness of its depriving, and beware of its delights so as to avoid the pains they lead to. Do not excessively build a life that Allah has decided is bound to destruction, and do not recline to (or like) it. Verily, Alláh has ordained on you that you should avoid its danger. Otherwise,you will expose yourselves to His Anger and justifiably earn His Punishment."


The Prophet's Khutbak on the virtue of seeking religious Knowledge


Mu'adh ibn Jabal said that the Messenger of Alláh ~ said:


"Learn Al-Ilm (knowledge), for learning it is a type of Khashyah(Fear) of Alláh, seeking it is an act of worship, studying it is a type of Tasbih (glorification of Alláh), searching for it is a Jihád, teaching it to those who do not know it is a charity and delivering it to those worthy of it is an act of drawing closer (to Alláh),

Knowledge is the reference guide to the allowed and the disallowed, a light on the path for the people of Paradise, the companion during loneliness, the friend during estrangement, the converser during seclusion, the guide in times of ease and times of difficulty, a weapon to use against the enemies and the quality that is valued by friends. Alláh elevates some people by knowledge to the rank of leaders in righteousness who are followed, their actions imitated and their opinions referred to The angels long to attend their gatherings (of learning knowledge) and shade them with their wings. Everything wet or dry, the fish in the sea and its creatures, beasts of prey and cattle that live on land invoke Alláh to forgive them (people of knowledge). Verily, This is because is the life of the hearts against ignorance and the lamps of the eyes against darkness. With knowledge the slave reaches the ranks of the righteous and the elevated grades in this life and the hereafter. Thinking about knowledge is equivalent to Siyam (Fasting), and studying it is equivalent to Qiyam (praying at night voluntarily). With knowledge, ties of kinship are kept and the allowed and prohibited become distinguished. It is the Imam (Leader) of all actions and all actions follow its lead. Only the happy ones are endowed with knowledge while the miserable ones are deprived of it."



The Prophet's Khutbah during Hajjatul-Wada'

During Hajjatul-Wada' (Farewell Ha))) on the tenth year of Hijrah, the Prophet ~ delivered a speech to pilgrims:


"All thanks are due to Alláh, Whom we thank, seek for help, invoke for forgiveness and repent to. We seek refuge with Alláh from the evils within ourselves and from the burden of our evil deeds. He whom Alláh guides will never be misled and he whom He misguides will never find one to guide him. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Alláh Alone, Who is without partners, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. O slaves of Alláh! I recommend you to have fear from Alláh and encourage you to obey Him, starting my speech with that which is better. O people! Hear from me and 1 will explain to you, for 1 do not know if I will meet you after this year of yours and this gathering of yours (at 'Arafah),


"O people! Verily, your blood and property are sacred to one another (i.e., Muslims) until you meet your Lord, like the sanctity of this day of yours, in this month of yours and in this city of yours. Verily, you will meet your Lord and He will ask you about your actions, and I have indeed conveyed. Therefore, anyone among you who was entrusted let him give the trust back to those who entrusted them (upon request). Verily, every transaction of Riba (usury) is annulled, but you will have only your capital. You will neither commit injustice, nor will you be wronged. Alláh has decided that there should be no more Riba,and the Riba of AJ-Abbas bin Abdul Muttalib (the Prophet's uncle) is also annul/ed. Verily, all blood feuds from the time of Jahiliyyah (the pre-Islamic era of ignorance and polytheism) are annulled. I start with annulling the blood feud of the son of Rabiah bin AI-Harith bin AbduJ Muttalib, who was nursed in the area of the tribe of Bani Laith, and whom the tribe of Huthail killed. It is the first blood feud from the time of Jahiliyyah that I annul. Verily, the virtues prized during the Jahiliyyah all annulled, except As-Sidanah (maintaining the Ka'bah) and AsSiqáyah (providing the pilgrims with water). Verily, intentional murder warrants the Law of Equality (execution, unless relatives of the victim accept blood money and forgive), while semi intentional murder is that which results from being killed by a staff, or a rock and warrants a Diyyah(blood money) of a hundred camels. He who raises this amount will be among the people of Jahiliyyah. O people! Satan has given up hope that he will ever be worshiped in this land of yours, so he is content that he is obeyed in whatever remains other than that, especially the evil acts that you belittle. Therefore, beware of his danger to your religion. O people:



"The postponing is indeed an addition to disbelief: thereby the disbelievers are led astray, for they make it lawful one year and forbid it another year in order to adjust the number of months forbidden by Alláh, and make such forbidden ones lawful." (9:37)


Verily, the division of time has turned to its original form, which was current when Alláh created the Heavens and the Earth. The year to Alláh are of twelve months, out of which four months are sacred:


Three are in succession Dhül-Qa'dah, Dhül-Hijja and Muharram, and (the fourth is) Rajab of (the tribe of) Mudhar which comes between Jumadi-Ath-Thaniyah and Shaban.


"O people! You have rights on your wives and they have rights on YOU. You have the rights that they do not allow someone you dislike to step on your mat (i.e in your home) and that they do not commit ill-conduct. If they do, then Alláh has allowed you to refuse to share their beds, and beat them lightly (if it is useful). But, if they refrain and return to obedience, then they have the right on you to be spent on and c1othed, according to what is reasonable. Treat women kindly, for they are your helpers and do not own any benefit for themselves. You took them (as wives) by Alláh's Covenant and allowed to enjoy them sexually by Alláhs Word. Therefore, fear Alláh regards to women and treat them kindly.


"O people! Comprehend my words, for I have indeed conveyed (the Message).I have left with you two things, and if you hold to them, you will never fall into misguidance, for they are plain Prophet ~.


"O people! Hear my statement and comprehend it: know that every Muslim is the brother of the Muslim and that all Muslims are brethren. No Muslim is allowed from his brother's property except what he gives away with a good heart, so do not wrong each other. I ask you by Alláh , have I conveyed?" They said, "Yes, by Alláh!" The Messenger of Alláh ~ said, "O Alláh, be the Witness. Do not revert to disbelief (become infidels) after me by striking the necks (cutting the throats) of one another(killing each other).


"O people! Your Lord is One and your father is one, for all of you are from Adam and Adam was created from dust. Verily, the most honorable of you with Alláh is that (believer) who has At-Taqwá (piety). Verily, an Arab has no virtue above a nonArab except by the Taqwá. Have I conveyed?" They said, "Yes." He said, "It is incumbent upon those who are present to convey this information to those who are absent.


"O people! Alláh has appointed a designated share for each rightful inheritor, so there is no will for a rightful inheritor. None should give away more than a third of his will. The child be longs to the bed (where he was born), and for the adulterer is the stone (i.e deprivation). Verily, he who claims a father other than his own father, or takes possession of a dependent other than his own, then on him will be the curse of Alláh, the angels,and all of mankind and Alláh will not accept from him any prayer or fast. May Allah' s peace and blessings be unto you.”

Abu Lahab (the Prophet's uncle) said:


"Perish you O Muhammad! Is this why you gathered us here?"

Then the Divine Inspiration came:


"Perish the hands of Abu Lahab! And perish hell" (11 1: 1)


Prophet's sermon in which he reminded people of Alláh, the Exalted; and called to loving Him and loving each other for His Sake


lbn Ishaq said:


“The Messenger of Alláh gave another speech in which he said, 'AII thanks are due to Alláh, I thank Him and seek His Aid. We seek refuge with Alláh from the evils within ourselves and the burden of our evil deeds. He whom Alláh guides will never be misled and he whom He misguides will never find one to guide him. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Alláh, Alone without partners. Verily, the best speech is the Book of Alláh the Exalted. He in whose heart the Qurán is made beautiful and on its account entered Islam after being a disbeliever, who chose the Qurán above the speech of all people, has indeed attained success. The Qur' án is the best and most eloquent speech there is. Love those who love Allah, and love Alláh from the bottom of your hearts.?'


The Prophet meant here that Alláh 's love should encompass all parts of the heart, for in this case, one's actions will start from his heart in sincerity with Alláh:


"Do not get bored with Alláh’s Speech or remembering Him, nor allow your hearts to grow hard towards it. Worship Alláh, associate none with Him in worship and fear Him as He should be feared. Let your tongues say the truth for Alláh' s Sake and love each other on guidance of Alláh's love. Verily, Alláh becomes angry if His Covenant is broken. May Allah's peace, blessings and mercy be upon you." (Ibn Hisham collected this sermon in his book on the Seerah of the Prophet ss vol. 1, p. 501 and Ibn Kathir)



A Speech that the Prophet ~ delivered at Mina


The Prophet delivered a speech in Al-Khaif in Mina, an area near Makkah, as follows:


"May Alláh give radiance to a slave who heard my speech, memorized it and delivered it to whoever did not hear it. Verily, there might be one who delivers information, even though he does not fully understand it himse1f. There might be one who delivers information to one who understands it better than he does. Three qualities will not cause the Muslim to be cheated on their account: performing deeds in sincerity with Alláh, giving sincere advice to Muslim Leaders and adhering by their Jama'ah.1 veri1y, the invocation of the leaders encompasses all those behind them."


In another narration, the Prophet ~ said:


"Verily, their (the Jama 'ah) invocation is behind him the leader”


In another narrator the Prophet said:


"He whose dedication is to matters of the Hereafter, then Alláhwill gather his strength for him and make his wealth in his heart. Hence, this life will rush to him with submission. As for he whose concern is this 1ife, then Alláh will dissolve his strength and make his poverty apparent between his eyes. He will on1y collect from this 1ife what has been written for him."


The Prophet's speech about enjoining good and forbidding evilIbn 'Umar narrated that the Messenger of Alláh ~ said:


"O people! Enjoin righteousness and forbid evil before a time comes when you invoke Alláh, but He will not accept your invocation, and you will seek His forgiveness, but He will not forgive you. Veri1y, enjoining righteousness does not shorten life. Veri1y, when the Jewish rabbis and Christian monks abandoned enjoining righteousness and forbidding evil, Alláhcursed them by the words of their Prophets and surrounded themwith affliction.”

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By AbduI-Malik Mujahid

"And those who are with him are severe against disbelievers,and merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and falling down prostrate (in prayer), seeking Bounty from Alláh and (His) Good Pleasure. The mark of them (i.e., of their) is on their faces (foreheads) from the traces of prostration. This is their description in the Taurát, But their description in the Injeel(Gospel) is like a (sown) seed which sends forth its shoot, then makes it strong, and becomes thick and it stand s straight on its stem, delighting the sowers, that He may enrage the disbelievers with them. Alláh has promised those among them who believe and do righteous good deeds, forgiveness and a mighty reward(Le., Paradise)." (48:29)


In addition:

"And He has united their (i.e., believers') hearts. If you had spent all that is in the earth, you could not have united their hearts, butAlláh has united them. Certainly He is All-Mighty, All-Wise." (8:63)

All praises and thanks are due to Alláh, the Lord of all that exists. May the peace and blessings of Alláh be upon Muhammad, the Messenger of Alláh, and his Family and Companions and all who follow them in righteousness until the Day of Judgement. Alláh says in the Noble Qur'án:

"O you who believe (Muslims)! When the call is proclaimed for the Salat (prayer) 011 the day of Friday (Jumu 'ah prayer), come to the remembrance of Alláh Uumu 'ah religious talk (Khutbah)and Salat (prayer)] and leave off business (and every other thing). That is better for you if you did but know!" (63:9)

The Friday prayer is one of the outstanding symbols of Islam that distinguishes it from other religions. Alláh has blessed the Muslims by granting us this day as a day of congregational worship. One of the most important aspects of the worship performed on Jumu 'ah day is the deliverance of the Friday sermon (Khutbah). The book that is before you is being presented as a tool to assist in carrying out this most important act of worship.

This book is a translation of the Arabic work entitled Al-KhutabAIMukhtarah. Its translation has been completed under the supervision of Khalid bin Ibráhim Al-Suyalm, Ifta Office in Washington, D.C. By the grace of Alláh, Maktaba Darussalam was given the task of editing, revising and printing this magnificent work. A great care has been taken to render this book into a clear and lucid style of English, while at the same time maintaining the ideas of the original sermons. In sha' Alláh,the reader will find this book easy to read and c1ear in its message.

The sermons contained in this work have been compiled from sermons given by various prominent figures of Islam. They have been arranged selected sermons of the rightly guided Caliphs and other great men of our pious predecessors. The sermons of some well-known scholars of our times have been included as well.

As many Imams of mosques in the English speaking world may find it difficult and somewhat time consuming to prepare good sermons every Friday for their congregations, these sermons have been gathered to assist them in this matter. The sermons have been arranged to cover a wide variety of topics, beginning with the importance of

Tawhid (Islamic Monotheism), the guidance of Islam concerning the various acts of worship and Islamic principles of character and conduct. The sermons are quite educational and may also be used for personal lslamic study and enlightenment.

Each individual may differ in his style of delivering a Friday sermon, so we are not necessarily suggesting that a person must read these sermons word for word from the Minbar (Lecture stand). However, the one who is preparing his sermon may at least draw very important ideas, statements and evidences from those contained in this book.

Obviously, one may find the need to make additions or deletions to the sermons in this book based upon the circumstances and needs of his particular community. The use of this book should enhance the presentation of the lmam's Friday sermon and not impede it.

We hope to Alláh that this work is acceptable to Him and beneficial to all those who use and read it. We ask Alláh to make this work a guidance and means of helping the Islamic work in the West. And our final invocation is that all praises are due to Alláh, the Lord of all that exist.


Prophet(PBUH) sermons

Narrated Abdullah bin Masud, that the Messenger of Alláhtaught us Khuthatul-Hajjah:


"AII thanks and praises are due to Alláh, Whom we thank, seek for help and invoke for forgiveness. We seek refuge with Alláh from the evils within ourselves. He whom Alláh guides will never be misled and he whom He misguides will never find one to guide him. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Alláh and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger."


He would then recite three Ayat (Verses of the Qurán):

"O you who believe! Fear Alláh (by doing all that He has ordered and by abstaining from all that He has forbidden) as He should be feared. (Obey Him, be thankful to Him, and remember Him always.) and die not except in a state of Islam [as Muslims(with complete submission to Alláhj]." (3: 102)

"O mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam), and from him (Adam) He created his wife[Hawwa (Eve)]." (4: 1)

And:


"O you who believe! Keep your duty to Alláh and fear Him, and speak (always) the truth. He will direct you to do righteous good deeds and will forgive you your sins. And whosoever obeys Alláh and His Messenger (~), he has indeed achieved a great achievement (i.e., he will be saved from the Hell-fire and will be admitted to Paradise)." (33:70,71)

Afterwards, he would mention whatever he wanted to speak about

The first Sermon of the Prophet, given in Makkah when he called his people to Islam

The Prophet ~ started the speech by praising Alláh and thanking Him then said:


"Verily, Ar-Raid (one whom his people send to search for water and grass) does not lie to his people. By Alláh Even if I lied to all people, I would never lie to you, and if I deceived all people,I would never deceive you. By Allah, other than Whom there is no deity worthy of worship, I am Alláh’s Messenger to you in particular and to all people in general. By Alláh! You will die just as easy as you sleep, and you will be resurrected just as easy you wake up from sleep. You will be recompensed on account of what you do, earning good for good and evil for evil. Verily, it is either Paradise for eternity or the Fire for eternity.

This speech from the Prophet ~ included announcing his Prophethood and calling his people to Islam, after Alláh the Exalted and Most Honored, revealed these Áyat:


"And say (O Muhammad): 'I am indeed a plain Warner.

(15:89)

"Therefore proclaim openly (Alláh's Message – Islámic Monotheism) that which you are commanded, and turn away frorn Al-Mushrikún (polytheists, idolaters, and disbelievers)."

(15:94)



And:



"And warn your tribe (O Muhammad) of near kindred. And be kind and humble to the believers who follow you."

(26:214,215)


This is when the Prophet mounted the Safa Mount (in Makkah) and declared with the loudest voice, Wa-sabahah, which is a cry the Arabs used to herald when an imminent danger is about to encompass their people or tribe. He started heralding next, "OBani Fihr! O Bani 'Adi! O Bani Ka'b!' mentioning the sub-tribes of Quraish by name. When they gathered, he said to them:



"What if 1told you that there are horsemen in the valley about to attack you, would you believe me?" The said, "Yes, we only experienced truth from you." The Prophet ;i said, "Then I am a Warner for you of the coming of a severe Torment."

[size=15pt]MPAC to host its 4th convention in Lagos, theme on : “One Humanity Under God”[/size]


[b]An Islamic public service organization, Muslim Public Affairs Center (MPAC), has announced thehosting of the 2014 national convention, the fourth edition of the event, in Lagos, with the theme: One Humanity Under God

The fourth annual national convention which would be holding at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Surulere, in Lagos, under the President, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, is slated 6th and 7th December, 2014(9:00am to 6:00pm daily)

Not less than 15 speakers are programed to speak at the event,including: Shaykh Abdurrahman Ahmad (National Missioner, Ansar ud-deen Society of Nigeria & Overseas), Mohamed Ali (CEO, Islam Channel, UK), Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi (Chairman Editorial Board, Thisday Newspaper), Rt. Rev. Josiah Idowu-Fearon (Anglican Archbishop of the Province of Kaduna, Nigeria and Bishop of Kaduna Diocese), Ganiyah Fajingbesi, Host, IMPACT Africa, USA.

In a Statement released by the organization, "in the past three editions, the MPAC National Convention has established itself as a landmark event in the annual Muslim events’ calendar and is now recognised as the largest gathering of its kind across the entire country, with over 10,000 attendees in the last three years.

The MPAC organizes this international event for the family in pursuit of its mandate of promoting peace and unity in Nigeria and beyond. For 2 days, Muslims and non-Muslims from all walks of life come together to promote understanding and coexistence among faiths and communities in an event that will feature lecture presentations, round-table discussions and special activities including exhibition on Islamic civilization as well as stalls by businesses and charities. Several speakers, from both the Muslim and Christian communities headline the event".

The statement confirmed the objectives of the event as: promoting understanding of Islamic faith and advancing understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims in Nigeria and internationally; dialogue and building of community cohesion across faiths and societies, along with encouraging participation of Muslims in the democratic process, and as well as active promotion of discourse through means of political representation.

The objectives of the convention also include: "sharing values, understanding and mutual respect for all Nigeria inhabitants and religious and civic identity among Nigerian Muslims by deepening the role of Muslims in addressing intra-religious and inter-religious conflicts. As well, to be a marketplace of ideas incubation and exchange for Muslim youths and serve as a vehicle for integration and mobilization for the common good of the Ummah".

According to the statement, "MPAC had a deep reflection and made a careful selection of this year’s convention theme. More than ever before, it is crucial that our equality before God Almighty is taught and emphasized; equality of all humans before God is a concept of Islam derived directly from the oneness of God and in the simplest language, the Qur’an declares equality among people under one God".

The organizer in the statement related that the convention theme revolve around Quran chapter 114, verse 1-3, …the Lord of mankind, The King of mankind, The God of mankind;which aptly sums it up that we are one humanity created by God. Though we are divided into tribes and nations, this is enable us know one another.

The statement further indicated that beyond lectures there are other programs and activities for everyone as this is a family event. Major features of the event include: Teenagers’ ethical leadership classes, Life coaching, Exhibition, Buying and selling, Matrimonial services, Marriage counselling, Nasheed, Chit-chat, Medical services.[/b]

[size=15pt]MPAC to host its 4th convention in Lagos, theme on : “One Humanity Under God”[/size]



[b]An Islamic public service organization, Muslim Public Affairs Center (MPAC), has announced thehosting of the 2014 national convention, the fourth edition of the event, in Lagos, with the theme: One Humanity Under God

The fourth annual national convention which would be holding at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Surulere, in Lagos, under the President, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, is slated 6th and 7th December, 2014(9:00am to 6:00pm daily)

Not less than 15 speakers are programed to speak at the event,including: Shaykh Abdurrahman Ahmad (National Missioner, Ansar ud-deen Society of Nigeria & Overseas), Mohamed Ali (CEO, Islam Channel, UK), Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi (Chairman Editorial Board, Thisday Newspaper), Rt. Rev. Josiah Idowu-Fearon (Anglican Archbishop of the Province of Kaduna, Nigeria and Bishop of Kaduna Diocese), Ganiyah Fajingbesi, Host, IMPACT Africa, USA.

In a Statement released by the organization, "in the past three editions, the MPAC National Convention has established itself as a landmark event in the annual Muslim events’ calendar and is now recognised as the largest gathering of its kind across the entire country, with over 10,000 attendees in the last three years.

The MPAC organizes this international event for the family in pursuit of its mandate of promoting peace and unity in Nigeria and beyond. For 2 days, Muslims and non-Muslims from all walks of life come together to promote understanding and coexistence among faiths and communities in an event that will feature lecture presentations, round-table discussions and special activities including exhibition on Islamic civilization as well as stalls by businesses and charities. Several speakers, from both the Muslim and Christian communities headline the event".

The statement confirmed the objectives of the event as: promoting understanding of Islamic faith and advancing understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims in Nigeria and internationally; dialogue and building of community cohesion across faiths and societies, along with encouraging participation of Muslims in the democratic process, and as well as active promotion of discourse through means of political representation.

The objectives of the convention also include: "sharing values, understanding and mutual respect for all Nigeria inhabitants and religious and civic identity among Nigerian Muslims by deepening the role of Muslims in addressing intra-religious and inter-religious conflicts. As well, to be a marketplace of ideas incubation and exchange for Muslim youths and serve as a vehicle for integration and mobilization for the common good of the Ummah".

According to the statement, "MPAC had a deep reflection and made a careful selection of this year’s convention theme. More than ever before, it is crucial that our equality before God Almighty is taught and emphasized; equality of all humans before God is a concept of Islam derived directly from the oneness of God and in the simplest language, the Qur’an declares equality among people under one God".

The organizer in the statement related that the convention theme revolve around Quran chapter 114, verse 1-3, …the Lord of mankind, The King of mankind, The God of mankind;which aptly sums it up that we are one humanity created by God. Though we are divided into tribes and nations, this is enable us know one another.

The statement further indicated that beyond lectures there are other programs and activities for everyone as this is a family event. Major features of the event include: Teenagers’ ethical leadership classes, Life coaching, Exhibition, Buying and selling, Matrimonial services, Marriage counselling, Nasheed, Chit-chat, Medical services.[/b]

[size=15pt]MPAC to host convention in Lagos, theme on one humanity under God[/size]

[b]An indigenous Islamic group, Muslim Public Affairs Center (MPAC), has announced hosting of a yearly national convention, fourth event of the group, in Lagos and it has been themed on one humanity under God

The Islamic group fourth annual national convention which would be holding at National Theatre, Iganmu, Surulere, in Lagos, under the President, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs,Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, is slated 6th and 7th December, 2014

Not less than 15 speakers are listed on the event programme, and all of them would be speaking on the convention theme and the list includes; Shaykh Abdrrahman Ahmad (National Missioner, Ansaru-deen Society of Nigeria & Overseas), Mohamed Ali (CEO, Islam Channel, UK), Mr. Adeniyi Olusegun (Chairman Editorial Board, Thisday Newspaper), Rt. Rev. Josiah Idowu-Fearon (Anglican Archbishop of the Province of Kaduna, Nigeria and Bishop of Kaduna Diocese), Ganiyah Fajingbesi, CPA, Host, IMPACT Africa, USA.

In a Statement released the group, "in the past three editions, the MPAC National Convention has established itself as a landmark event in the annual Muslim events’ calendar and is now recognised as the largest gathering of its kind across the entire country, with over 10,000 attendees in the last three years.

The MPAC organizes this international event for the family in pursuit of its mandate of promoting peace and unity in Nigeria and beyond. For 2 days, Muslims and non-Muslims from all walks of life come together to promote understanding and coexistence among faiths and communities in an event that will feature lecture presentations, round-table discussions and special activities including exhibition on Islamic civilization as well as stalls by businesses and charities. Several speakers, from both the Muslim and Christian communities headline the event".

The statement confirmed the objectives of the event as; promoting understanding of Islamic faith and advancing understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims in Nigeria and internationally; dialogue and building of community cohesion across faiths and societies, along with encouraging participation of Muslims in the democratic process, and as well as active promotion of discourse through means of political representation.

its objective also includes; "sharing values, understanding and mutual respect for all Nigeria inhabitants and religious and civic identity among Nigerian Muslims by deepening the role of Muslims in addressing intra-religious and inter-religious conflicts.

Craving marketplace of ideas incubation and exchange, for Muslim youths, and serve as a vehicle for integration and mobilization for the common good of the Ummah".

According to the statement, "MPAC had a deep reflection and made a careful selection of this year’s convention theme. More than ever before, it is crucial that our equality before God Almighty is taught and emphasized; equality of all humans before God is a concept of Islam derived directly from the oneness of God and In the simplest language, the Qur’an declares equality among people under one God".

The organizer in the statement cited the forthcoming annual convention theme from quran 114, verse 1-3, -the Lord of mankind,The King of mankind,The God of mankind-as the course, driving the team

Also listed the statement, are other programs which the event will feature, such as buying and selling, Matrimonial services, marriage counselling, Nasheed, chit-chat, exhibition, medical services, teenagers’ ethical leadership classes, life coaching.[/b]

[size=15pt]MPAC to host convention in Lagos, theme on one humanity under God[/size]

[b]An indigenous Islamic group, Muslim Public Affairs Center (MPAC), has announced hosting of a yearly national convention, fourth event of the group, in Lagos and it has been themed on one humanity under God

The Islamic group fourth annual national convention which would be holding at National Theatre, Iganmu, Surulere, in Lagos, under the President, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs,Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, is slated 6th and 7th December, 2014

Not less than 15 speakers are listed on the event programme, and all of them would be speaking on the convention theme and the list includes; Shaykh Abdrrahman Ahmad (National Missioner, Ansaru-deen Society of Nigeria & Overseas), Mohamed Ali (CEO, Islam Channel, UK), Mr. Adeniyi Olusegun (Chairman Editorial Board, Thisday Newspaper), Rt. Rev. Josiah Idowu-Fearon (Anglican Archbishop of the Province of Kaduna, Nigeria and Bishop of Kaduna Diocese), Ganiyah Fajingbesi, CPA, Host, IMPACT Africa, USA.

In a Statement released the group, "in the past three editions, the MPAC National Convention has established itself as a landmark event in the annual Muslim events’ calendar and is now recognised as the largest gathering of its kind across the entire country, with over 10,000 attendees in the last three years.

The MPAC organizes this international event for the family in pursuit of its mandate of promoting peace and unity in Nigeria and beyond. For 2 days, Muslims and non-Muslims from all walks of life come together to promote understanding and coexistence among faiths and communities in an event that will feature lecture presentations, round-table discussions and special activities including exhibition on Islamic civilization as well as stalls by businesses and charities. Several speakers, from both the Muslim and Christian communities headline the event".

The statement confirmed the objectives of the event as; promoting understanding of Islamic faith and advancing understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims in Nigeria and internationally; dialogue and building of community cohesion across faiths and societies, along with encouraging participation of Muslims in the democratic process, and as well as active promotion of discourse through means of political representation.

its objective also includes; "sharing values, understanding and mutual respect for all Nigeria inhabitants and religious and civic identity among Nigerian Muslims by deepening the role of Muslims in addressing intra-religious and inter-religious conflicts.

Craving marketplace of ideas incubation and exchange, for Muslim youths, and serve as a vehicle for integration and mobilization for the common good of the Ummah".

According to the statement, "MPAC had a deep reflection and made a careful selection of this year’s convention theme. More than ever before, it is crucial that our equality before God Almighty is taught and emphasized; equality of all humans before God is a concept of Islam derived directly from the oneness of God and In the simplest language, the Qur’an declares equality among people under one God".

The organizer in the statement cited the forthcoming annual convention theme from quran 114, verse 1-3, -the Lord of mankind,The King of mankind,The God of mankind-as the course, driving the team

Also listed the statement, are other programs which the event will feature, such as buying and selling, Matrimonial services, marriage counselling, Nasheed, chit-chat, exhibition, medical services, teenagers’ ethical leadership classes, life coaching.[/b]

[size=15pt]MPAC to host convention in Lagos, theme on one humanity under God[/size]

[b]An indigenous Islamic group, Muslim Public Affairs Center (MPAC), has announced hosting of a yearly national convention, fourth event of the group, in Lagos and it has been themed on one humanity under God

The Islamic group fourth annual national convention which would be holding at National Theatre, Iganmu, Surulere, in Lagos, under the President, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs,Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, is slated 6th and 7th December, 2014

Not less than 15 speakers are listed on the event programme, and all of them would be speaking on the convention theme and the list includes; Shaykh Abdrrahman Ahmad (National Missioner, Ansaru-deen Society of Nigeria & Overseas), Mohamed Ali (CEO, Islam Channel, UK), Mr. Adeniyi Olusegun (Chairman Editorial Board, Thisday Newspaper), Rt. Rev. Josiah Idowu-Fearon (Anglican Archbishop of the Province of Kaduna, Nigeria and Bishop of Kaduna Diocese), Ganiyah Fajingbesi, CPA, Host, IMPACT Africa, USA.

In a Statement released the group, "in the past three editions, the MPAC National Convention has established itself as a landmark event in the annual Muslim events’ calendar and is now recognised as the largest gathering of its kind across the entire country, with over 10,000 attendees in the last three years.

The MPAC organizes this international event for the family in pursuit of its mandate of promoting peace and unity in Nigeria and beyond. For 2 days, Muslims and non-Muslims from all walks of life come together to promote understanding and coexistence among faiths and communities in an event that will feature lecture presentations, round-table discussions and special activities including exhibition on Islamic civilization as well as stalls by businesses and charities. Several speakers, from both the Muslim and Christian communities headline the event".

The statement confirmed the objectives of the event as; promoting understanding of Islamic faith and advancing understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims in Nigeria and internationally; dialogue and building of community cohesion across faiths and societies, along with encouraging participation of Muslims in the democratic process, and as well as active promotion of discourse through means of political representation.

its objective also includes; "sharing values, understanding and mutual respect for all Nigeria inhabitants and religious and civic identity among Nigerian Muslims by deepening the role of Muslims in addressing intra-religious and inter-religious conflicts.

Craving marketplace of ideas incubation and exchange, for Muslim youths, and serve as a vehicle for integration and mobilization for the common good of the Ummah".

According to the statement, "MPAC had a deep reflection and made a careful selection of this year’s convention theme. More than ever before, it is crucial that our equality before God Almighty is taught and emphasized; equality of all humans before God is a concept of Islam derived directly from the oneness of God and In the simplest language, the Qur’an declares equality among people under one God".

The organizer in the statement cited the forthcoming annual convention theme from quran 114, verse 1-3, -the Lord of mankind,The King of mankind,The God of mankind-as the course, driving the team

Also listed the statement, are other programs which the event will feature, such as buying and selling, Matrimonial services, marriage counselling, Nasheed, chit-chat, exhibition, medical services, teenagers’ ethical leadership classes, life coaching.[/b]

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[size=13pt]Imagine a diversification, grossly fifteen interfaith speakers to take turn after turns, and generally treat, talk and expatiate existence of all races of human being as One Humanity Under God, at a two days Islamic event. This is to be witnessed at 2014 Muslim Public Affair Centre (MPAC) National Convention by 6th and 7th of December, 2014 at National Theatre, Orile Iganmu, Lagos. Behind the whole idea, is a aim to educate and inform people, regardless of faith, the position of religion tolerant in a society and eliminate ethical, anti co-existence phobia.[/size]

[size=13pt]Imagine a diversification, grossly fifteen interfaith speakers to take turn after turns, and generally treat, talk and expatiate existence of all races of human being as One Humanity Under God, at a two days Islamic event. This is to be witnessed at 2014 Muslim Public Affair Centre (MPAC) National Convention by 6th and 7th of December, 2014 at National Theatre, Orile Iganmu, Lagos. Behind the whole idea, is a aim to educate and inform people, regardless of faith, the position of religion tolerant in a society and eliminate ethical, anti co-existence phobia.[/size]

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@ 4TH Muslim Public Affair Center (MPAC) CONVENTION.

With theme; ONE HUMANITY UNDER GOD.

Holding on: 6th & 7th December, 2014.

At NATIONAL THEATRE IGANMU, LAGOS.

FOR SPONSORSHIP/PARTNERSHIP and store contact; 07039381787, 08098171819
or visit www.mpac-convention.org for more information.

Be there! and share knowledge.
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[size=18pt]2014, 15 speakers on two days seats

@ 4TH Muslim Public Affair Center (MPAC) CONVENTION.

With theme; ONE HUMANITY UNDER GOD.

Holding on: 6th & 7th December, 2014.

At NATIONAL THEATRE IGANMU, LAGOS.

FOR SPONSORSHIP/PARTNERSHIP and store contact; 07039381787, 08098171819
or visit www.mpac-convention.org for more information.

Be there! and share knowledge.
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