He was the first Muslim child born in Madinah. And he was martyred while protecting the Ka’bah. In between these moments you see the courageous life of a man who feared no one but Allah. Watch #TheFirsts by Dr. Omar Suleiman to learn about Abdullah ibn az-Zubayr (ra): (fb)

We begin every meal with Bismillah. But how can we enjoy our plate while our brothers & sisters in Gaza show us their rib cages on our screens? The Prophet ﷺ said: “The fullest in this world will be hungriest on the Day of Judgment.” Every bite matters. Every appetite must carry perspective. Our comfort is not a sign of Allah’s favor especially if it makes us forget the hungry. Privilege without humility is a test, not a gift. Every meal is a chance to practice gratitude: • Eat less, share more. • Never criticize food. • Remember those excluded from the table. • Praise Allah, not just the dish. Gaza teaches us that hunger is not just physical. It is moral. When we ignore their cries, we are the ones starving spiritually. Action begins at our tables: • Make du’a for Gaza before and after you eat. • Include others in your meals. • Donate directly if you can. • Turn awareness into advocacy. • Contribute to efforts to end the oppression Some in Gaza have gone 14 days without a morsel, yet still say Alhamdulillah. Imagine their reward with Allah. May Allah feed Gaza, heal Gaza, and grant Gaza victory. Watch the full khutbah “How You Should Eat While Gaza Starves,” with Dr. Omar Suleiman: (fb)