1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,720 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 2 00:00:03,720 --> 00:00:07,219 Echoes from the pulpit. 3 00:00:09,390 --> 00:00:11,349 Mending broken hearts. 4 00:00:11,349 --> 00:00:13,630 A sermon by the honorable Sheikh, 5 00:00:13,630 --> 00:00:17,149 Khalid Ibn 'Abdullah al-Hammudi, may Allah preserve him. 6 00:00:17,149 --> 00:00:22,239 We praise Him, seek His help, and ask for His forgiveness. 7 00:00:22,239 --> 00:00:25,170 We extol Him for all that is good. 8 00:00:25,170 --> 00:00:29,199 He has bestowed upon us abundant blessings. 9 00:00:29,199 --> 00:00:33,000 And granted us favors in perfect measure. 10 00:00:33,039 --> 00:00:39,850 Exalted is He, worthy of all glory, majesty, and praise, by right and by merit. 11 00:00:39,850 --> 00:00:45,700 I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah alone, with no partner. 12 00:00:45,700 --> 00:00:52,770 A testimony through which we hope to attain and enter Paradise. 13 00:00:52,770 --> 00:01:00,710 And I bear witness that our master, our Prophet, and our beloved, Muhammad, is the servant of Allah and His Messenger. 14 00:01:00,750 --> 00:01:05,700 The noblest of creation in lineage and ancestry. 15 00:01:05,700 --> 00:01:10,150 The most distinguished in character and conduct. 16 00:01:10,150 --> 00:01:15,950 The most sublime in his Prophetic biography, which illuminates the world. 17 00:01:15,950 --> 00:01:19,989 May the blessings and peace of my Lord be upon him, repeatedly, 18 00:01:19,989 --> 00:01:24,109 In reverence for his immense right and due. 19 00:01:24,109 --> 00:01:28,909 And upon his family and his Companions, who supported his path, 20 00:01:28,950 --> 00:01:31,870 Competing and racing toward it. 21 00:01:31,870 --> 00:01:38,310 And upon the Tabi'un and those who followed them in righteousness, out of emulation and longing. 22 00:01:38,310 --> 00:01:40,909 To proceed, O servants of Allah: 23 00:01:40,909 --> 00:01:44,269 The most noble of honorable exhortations, 24 00:01:44,269 --> 00:01:47,069 And the most sublime of admonitions, 25 00:01:47,069 --> 00:01:49,469 Is the command to fear Allah. 26 00:01:49,469 --> 00:01:51,700 So, fear Allah. 27 00:01:51,700 --> 00:01:57,819 For the fear of Allah is the path to supporting the Sunnah, 28 00:01:57,819 --> 00:02:01,540 A ladder for the people of Paradise, 29 00:02:01,540 --> 00:02:05,579 A shield against whims and innovations, 30 00:02:05,579 --> 00:02:10,840 A proof of sincere love—and what a proof it is— 31 00:02:10,840 --> 00:02:15,080 And the best provision for tranquil hearts. 32 00:02:15,080 --> 00:02:19,000 “The pilgrimage is (in) the well-known months, and whoever is minded to perform the pilgrimage therein (let him remember that) there is (to be) no lewdness nor abuse nor angry conversation on the pilgrimage. And whatsoever good ye do Allah knoweth it. So make provision for yourselves (Hereafter); for the best provision is to ward off evil. Therefore keep your duty unto Me, O men of understanding.” (2:197) 33 00:02:19,000 --> 00:02:21,819 “The pilgrimage is (in) the well-known months, and whoever is minded to perform the pilgrimage therein (let him remember that) there is (to be) no lewdness nor abuse nor angry conversation on the pilgrimage. And whatsoever good ye do Allah knoweth it. So make provision for yourselves (Hereafter); for the best provision is to ward off evil. Therefore keep your duty unto Me, O men of understanding.” (2:197) 34 00:02:21,819 --> 00:02:24,259 O community of believers, 35 00:02:24,259 --> 00:02:27,689 Our topic on this blessed day 36 00:02:27,689 --> 00:02:30,490 Concerns an important subject 37 00:02:30,490 --> 00:02:33,889 That we all need in our lives. 38 00:02:33,889 --> 00:02:35,750 I shall mention it; 39 00:02:35,750 --> 00:02:38,560 Yes, I shall mention the subject, 40 00:02:38,560 --> 00:02:43,400 But only after recounting the events of this remarkable story, 41 00:02:43,400 --> 00:02:47,469 Which serves as an introduction to our topic. 42 00:02:47,469 --> 00:02:49,590 This event took place 43 00:02:49,590 --> 00:02:52,289 During the Umayyad era, 44 00:02:52,289 --> 00:02:56,050 Involving a man named Khuzaymah Ibn Bishr. 45 00:02:56,050 --> 00:02:58,969 This man was well-off, 46 00:02:58,969 --> 00:03:02,409 Spending generously on every poor and needy person, 47 00:03:02,409 --> 00:03:04,849 And every widow and destitute soul. 48 00:03:04,849 --> 00:03:08,889 Until the tides of time and fortune turned against him, 49 00:03:08,889 --> 00:03:11,770 And he became poor and destitute. 50 00:03:11,770 --> 00:03:15,889 Some of those to whom he used to give from his wealth, 51 00:03:15,889 --> 00:03:18,330 And to whom he had extended a helping hand, came to him. 52 00:03:18,330 --> 00:03:21,289 They helped him for a month or two, 53 00:03:21,289 --> 00:03:25,449 Then they grew weary and stopped assisting him. 54 00:03:25,449 --> 00:03:28,210 He became sad and pained by this, 55 00:03:28,210 --> 00:03:30,930 And he shut the door of his house upon himself, 56 00:03:30,930 --> 00:03:34,370 Unable to find even enough to sustain his life, 57 00:03:34,370 --> 00:03:36,090 He and his wife. 58 00:03:36,090 --> 00:03:39,210 The governor appointed in the Jazira region 59 00:03:39,210 --> 00:03:42,169 Was named 'Ikrimah Ibn al-Fayyad. 60 00:03:42,169 --> 00:03:45,210 He knew Khuzaymah Ibn Bishr, 61 00:03:45,210 --> 00:03:46,689 So he asked about him. 62 00:03:46,689 --> 00:03:49,969 He was told, "Khuzaymah has become poor, 63 00:03:49,969 --> 00:03:53,050 And no longer possesses his daily bread, 64 00:03:53,050 --> 00:03:54,969 And he has shut his door." 65 00:03:55,009 --> 00:03:57,569 'Ikrimah was astonished and said, 66 00:03:57,569 --> 00:03:58,889 "Khuzaymah? 67 00:03:58,889 --> 00:04:00,210 Has he become poor? 68 00:04:00,210 --> 00:04:04,210 And did he find no one among those he used to help to stand by him? 69 00:04:04,210 --> 00:04:05,449 Khuzaymah, 70 00:04:05,449 --> 00:04:09,129 Who used to give as one who does not fear poverty? 71 00:04:09,129 --> 00:04:11,409 Glory be to the Changer of conditions! 72 00:04:11,409 --> 00:04:12,810 Allah spoke the truth, 73 00:04:12,810 --> 00:04:15,370 And who is more truthful in speech than Allah?" 74 00:04:15,370 --> 00:04:19,769 “If ye have received a blow, the (disbelieving) people have received a blow the like thereof. These are (only) the vicissitudes which We cause to follow one another for mankind, to the end that Allah may know those who believe and may choose witnesses from among you; and Allah loveth not wrong-doers.” (3:140) 75 00:04:19,769 --> 00:04:22,439 In the night, while people were asleep, 76 00:04:22,439 --> 00:04:24,720 'Ikrimah al-Fayyad went out. 77 00:04:24,759 --> 00:04:26,319 The governor said, 78 00:04:26,319 --> 00:04:28,079 And he concealed his face, 79 00:04:28,079 --> 00:04:31,360 Carrying a heavy load on his back, 80 00:04:31,360 --> 00:04:33,839 Until he reached the house of Khuzaymah. 81 00:04:33,839 --> 00:04:35,959 Then he knocked on the door. 82 00:04:35,959 --> 00:04:37,959 Khuzaymah asked, "Who is it?" 83 00:04:37,959 --> 00:04:39,160 He said, "'Ikrimah." 84 00:04:39,160 --> 00:04:40,959 "A guest has come." 85 00:04:40,959 --> 00:04:42,759 Khuzaymah opened the door, 86 00:04:42,759 --> 00:04:45,560 And 'Ikrimah set the load down from his back, 87 00:04:45,560 --> 00:04:47,319 And said, "This is for you." 88 00:04:47,319 --> 00:04:48,759 Khuzaymah asked, 89 00:04:48,759 --> 00:04:49,959 "And from where?" 90 00:04:49,959 --> 00:04:52,959 'Ikrimah said, "This is from the wealth of Allah." 91 00:04:52,959 --> 00:04:54,439 Khuzaymah asked, 92 00:04:54,759 --> 00:04:56,279 'Ikrimah said, 93 00:04:56,279 --> 00:04:58,519 "I did not come to you at this time, 94 00:04:58,519 --> 00:05:01,000 Veiled, just to be known." 95 00:05:01,000 --> 00:05:02,680 So Khuzaymah said, 96 00:05:02,680 --> 00:05:06,160 "I adjure you by Allah, let me know who you are." 97 00:05:06,160 --> 00:05:08,279 'Ikrimah replied, 98 00:05:08,279 --> 00:05:11,360 "I am the Mender of the Stumbles of the Noble." 99 00:05:11,360 --> 00:05:13,920 Then he hurried away. 100 00:05:13,920 --> 00:05:16,160 Khuzaymah said to his wife, 101 00:05:16,160 --> 00:05:18,279 "Light a lantern for us, 102 00:05:18,279 --> 00:05:21,680 So we can see what this veiled man has brought." 103 00:05:21,680 --> 00:05:24,279 She said, "We have no lantern, 104 00:05:24,319 --> 00:05:26,759 Nor firewood to light one." 105 00:05:26,759 --> 00:05:28,439 So he waited, 106 00:05:28,439 --> 00:05:30,680 Until the morning broke. 107 00:05:30,680 --> 00:05:37,079 And when he opened what that man had brought, 108 00:05:37,079 --> 00:05:39,800 He found four thousand dinars. 109 00:05:39,800 --> 00:05:41,920 And a thousand dinars 110 00:05:41,920 --> 00:05:45,120 Was equivalent to a weight of gold. 111 00:05:45,120 --> 00:05:47,360 Then Khuzaymah thanked Allah, 112 00:05:47,360 --> 00:05:48,720 He thanked his Lord, 113 00:05:48,720 --> 00:05:50,199 Paid off his debts, 114 00:05:50,199 --> 00:05:51,839 And restored his affairs. 115 00:05:51,879 --> 00:05:54,720 When the governor 'Ikrimah returned 116 00:05:54,720 --> 00:05:56,040 To his house, 117 00:05:56,040 --> 00:05:58,519 He found his wife waiting for him, 118 00:05:58,519 --> 00:05:59,920 And she said to him, 119 00:05:59,920 --> 00:06:02,920 "The governor does not go out at this hour 120 00:06:02,920 --> 00:06:05,199 Except for a grave matter. 121 00:06:05,199 --> 00:06:07,839 Will you not tell me where you were?" 122 00:06:07,839 --> 00:06:10,160 He said, "If I had wanted to tell you, 123 00:06:10,160 --> 00:06:11,879 Or tell anyone, 124 00:06:11,879 --> 00:06:14,639 I would not have gone out under the cover of night." 125 00:06:14,639 --> 00:06:17,199 She said, "I adjure you by Allah, where were you?" 126 00:06:17,199 --> 00:06:19,240 Then he told her the story, 127 00:06:19,240 --> 00:06:21,199 And said, "Keep this secret, 128 00:06:21,199 --> 00:06:24,399 And do not speak of it even to yourself." 129 00:06:24,399 --> 00:06:25,759 After a while, 130 00:06:25,759 --> 00:06:27,199 Khuzaymah went 131 00:06:27,199 --> 00:06:29,040 To the Commander of the Faithful, 132 00:06:29,040 --> 00:06:31,040 Sulayman Ibn 'Abd al-Malik. 133 00:06:31,040 --> 00:06:34,319 He asked him, "Where have you been, O Khuzaymah? 134 00:06:34,319 --> 00:06:36,759 We have not heard of you for a long time." 135 00:06:36,759 --> 00:06:38,680 So he told him his story. 136 00:06:38,680 --> 00:06:40,319 The Prince said, 137 00:06:40,319 --> 00:06:43,160 "And who is the Mender of the Stumbles of the Noble?" 138 00:06:43,160 --> 00:06:45,079 He said, "By Allah, I do not know him, 139 00:06:45,079 --> 00:06:46,839 And he refused to tell me." 140 00:06:46,839 --> 00:06:48,120 The Prince said, 141 00:06:48,120 --> 00:06:49,720 "I wish you had known him." 142 00:06:49,759 --> 00:06:53,240 Then he ordered another sum of money 143 00:06:53,240 --> 00:06:54,480 for Khuzaymah, 144 00:06:54,480 --> 00:06:58,079 And issued an order to dismiss 'Ikrimah al-Fayyad, 145 00:06:58,079 --> 00:07:00,160 And to appoint Khuzaymah as governor 146 00:07:00,160 --> 00:07:01,959 Of the Jazira region. 147 00:07:01,959 --> 00:07:03,600 Khuzaymah returned, 148 00:07:03,600 --> 00:07:05,639 And entered the governor's palace, 149 00:07:05,639 --> 00:07:07,959 Carrying the decree of dismissal. 150 00:07:07,959 --> 00:07:11,240 'Ikrimah himself was there to welcome him, 151 00:07:11,240 --> 00:07:13,240 And he handed over the dismissal order. 152 00:07:13,240 --> 00:07:14,720 'Ikrimah said, 153 00:07:14,720 --> 00:07:16,339 "All is for the best." 154 00:07:16,339 --> 00:07:17,699 Khuzaymah said, 155 00:07:17,740 --> 00:07:21,100 "I want to hold you accountable for the wealth of the Muslims." 156 00:07:21,100 --> 00:07:23,699 'Ikrimah welcomed that, 157 00:07:23,699 --> 00:07:25,420 And Khuzaymah found 158 00:07:25,420 --> 00:07:28,420 A sum of money missing. 159 00:07:28,420 --> 00:07:30,100 Khuzaymah said, 160 00:07:30,100 --> 00:07:32,339 "Where is the money, O 'Ikrimah?" 161 00:07:32,339 --> 00:07:34,100 He said, "I do not have it." 162 00:07:34,100 --> 00:07:36,699 He said, "Then return it from your own wealth." 163 00:07:36,699 --> 00:07:39,500 He said, "I possess no private wealth." 164 00:07:39,500 --> 00:07:41,339 He said, "Either the money, 165 00:07:41,339 --> 00:07:42,939 Or prison." 166 00:07:42,939 --> 00:07:44,620 So 'Ikrimah was imprisoned 167 00:07:44,620 --> 00:07:46,300 For a period of time, 168 00:07:46,339 --> 00:07:48,980 And heavy shackles were placed 169 00:07:48,980 --> 00:07:50,980 Upon his shoulders and back, 170 00:07:50,980 --> 00:07:52,779 Until his body grew weak, 171 00:07:52,779 --> 00:07:54,459 And his complexion changed. 172 00:07:54,459 --> 00:07:57,180 When the wife of 'Ikrimah heard 173 00:07:57,180 --> 00:08:00,339 What had happened to her husband, the dismissed governor, 174 00:08:00,339 --> 00:08:02,259 She went to Khuzaymah, 175 00:08:02,259 --> 00:08:03,540 And said to him, 176 00:08:03,540 --> 00:08:05,100 "O Khuzaymah, 177 00:08:05,100 --> 00:08:07,339 Is this how one rewards 178 00:08:07,339 --> 00:08:09,699 The Mender of the Stumbles of the Noble?" 179 00:08:09,699 --> 00:08:11,459 Khuzaymah shuddered, 180 00:08:11,459 --> 00:08:13,259 Terrified, and said, 181 00:08:13,259 --> 00:08:14,860 "Is it 'Ikrimah?" 182 00:08:14,899 --> 00:08:16,779 She said, "Yes, by Allah." 183 00:08:16,779 --> 00:08:18,819 He cried, "Woe to me! 184 00:08:18,819 --> 00:08:20,459 Woe to me!" 185 00:08:20,459 --> 00:08:22,300 Then he rushed to the prison, 186 00:08:22,300 --> 00:08:25,660 And began to remove the shackles from 'Ikrimah with his own hands, 187 00:08:25,660 --> 00:08:26,740 Weeping. 188 00:08:26,740 --> 00:08:28,379 'Ikrimah asked him, 189 00:08:28,379 --> 00:08:29,699 "What happened? 190 00:08:29,699 --> 00:08:31,379 And why are you weeping?" 191 00:08:31,379 --> 00:08:32,700 Khuzaymah said, 192 00:08:32,700 --> 00:08:34,940 "I weep for your generosity and your patience, 193 00:08:34,940 --> 00:08:36,500 And for my own evil deed. 194 00:08:36,500 --> 00:08:38,500 How can I look you in the face 195 00:08:38,500 --> 00:08:41,539 After what I have done?" 196 00:08:41,539 --> 00:08:44,019 He ordered clothing and food for him, 197 00:08:44,059 --> 00:08:45,620 Until he regained his strength. 198 00:08:45,620 --> 00:08:47,379 Then he said to him, "Come with me 199 00:08:47,379 --> 00:08:49,460 To the Caliph of the Muslims." 200 00:08:49,460 --> 00:08:51,620 When the Caliph saw them, 201 00:08:51,620 --> 00:08:53,220 Ibn 'Abd al-Malik, 202 00:08:53,220 --> 00:08:56,019 He said, "Who made you weep, O Khuzaymah?" 203 00:08:56,019 --> 00:08:59,019 "And you are so newly appointed to your governorship." 204 00:08:59,019 --> 00:09:00,340 He replied, 205 00:09:00,340 --> 00:09:03,659 "I have come to you as a mender of the broken-hearted among the noble." 206 00:09:03,659 --> 00:09:06,980 "And I suspect you were eager to know him." 207 00:09:06,980 --> 00:09:09,179 Ibn 'Abd al-Malik was astonished. 208 00:09:09,179 --> 00:09:11,299 He asked, "Is it 'Ikrimah?" 209 00:09:11,299 --> 00:09:12,860 He said, "Yes, by Allah." 210 00:09:12,899 --> 00:09:15,940 He then said, "You have put us to shame with your kindness," 211 00:09:15,940 --> 00:09:17,220 "And your patience," 212 00:09:17,220 --> 00:09:19,980 "O mender of the broken-hearted among the noble." 213 00:09:19,980 --> 00:09:21,580 He then ordered 'Ikrimah 214 00:09:21,580 --> 00:09:23,659 to be given ten thousand dinars, 215 00:09:23,659 --> 00:09:25,659 and reinstated him as governor. 216 00:09:25,659 --> 00:09:28,019 He said, "If you both wish," 217 00:09:28,019 --> 00:09:30,299 "you may govern together." 218 00:09:30,299 --> 00:09:33,059 And they remained governors together 219 00:09:33,059 --> 00:09:35,059 until Allah took their souls. 220 00:09:35,059 --> 00:09:37,580 The lesson, O servants of Allah, 221 00:09:37,580 --> 00:09:40,379 and the point, O servants of Allah, 222 00:09:40,379 --> 00:09:42,539 is that whoever walks among people 223 00:09:42,539 --> 00:09:44,820 mending their broken hearts, 224 00:09:44,820 --> 00:09:47,899 Allah will reach out to him from among the hearts. 225 00:09:47,899 --> 00:09:50,820 Indeed, mending hearts 226 00:09:50,820 --> 00:09:52,379 is a noble character trait, 227 00:09:52,379 --> 00:09:54,059 and a profound concept. 228 00:09:54,059 --> 00:09:57,340 It is enough that it is a profound concept 229 00:09:57,340 --> 00:09:59,860 derived from the attributes of Allah, the Exalted in His Majesty, 230 00:09:59,860 --> 00:10:03,259 which He loves to see in His believing servants. 231 00:10:03,259 --> 00:10:05,100 Look across the world: 232 00:10:05,100 --> 00:10:07,580 how many hearts has Allah mended, 233 00:10:07,580 --> 00:10:09,820 how many distresses has He relieved, 234 00:10:09,820 --> 00:10:11,980 how many calamities has He averted, 235 00:10:12,019 --> 00:10:14,139 and how many afflicted ones has He succored? 236 00:10:14,139 --> 00:10:16,700 As for the one with harsh speech 237 00:10:16,700 --> 00:10:18,500 and a hard heart, 238 00:10:18,500 --> 00:10:21,220 the Sunnah of Allah, the Exalted, has already passed 239 00:10:21,220 --> 00:10:23,019 that people will flee from him. 240 00:10:23,019 --> 00:10:26,059 No guidance or invitation will be accepted from him, 241 00:10:26,059 --> 00:10:28,299 no advice will be heard from him, 242 00:10:28,299 --> 00:10:30,500 no companion will find comfort in him, 243 00:10:30,500 --> 00:10:32,740 and no one will find solace in his presence. 244 00:10:32,740 --> 00:10:34,899 “It was by the mercy of Allah that thou wast lenient with them (O Muhammad), for if thou hadst been stern and fierce of heart they would have dispersed from round about thee. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult with them upon the conduct of affairs. And when thou art resolved, then put thy trust in Allah. Lo! Allah loveth those who put their trust (in Him).” (3:159) 245 00:10:34,899 --> 00:10:36,179 You were gentle with them, 246 00:10:36,179 --> 00:10:38,940 and had you been harsh and hard-hearted, 247 00:10:38,940 --> 00:10:40,940 they would have dispersed from around you. 248 00:10:40,980 --> 00:10:42,259 Therefore, 249 00:10:42,259 --> 00:10:44,779 the greatest share of this trait 250 00:10:44,779 --> 00:10:46,620 belonged to the Master of the Messengers, 251 00:10:46,620 --> 00:10:48,620 and the Imam of the God-fearing, 252 00:10:48,620 --> 00:10:51,340 upon him be the prayers and peace of Allah. 253 00:10:51,340 --> 00:10:53,659 Allah, the Exalted, instructed him 254 00:10:53,659 --> 00:10:56,659 not to break hearts, saying: 255 00:10:56,659 --> 00:10:59,220 “Therefor the orphan oppress not,” (93:9) 256 00:10:59,220 --> 00:11:01,940 “Therefor the beggar drive not away,” (93:10) 257 00:11:01,940 --> 00:11:03,659 He adhered to this, 258 00:11:03,659 --> 00:11:05,500 because his 259 00:11:05,500 --> 00:11:07,139 character was the Qur'an, 260 00:11:07,139 --> 00:11:09,899 nay, he was a walking Qur'an upon the earth, 261 00:11:09,940 --> 00:11:12,299 may the prayers and peace of my Lord be upon him. 262 00:11:12,299 --> 00:11:14,509 So, O servants of Allah, 263 00:11:14,509 --> 00:11:16,269 O noble ones, 264 00:11:16,269 --> 00:11:18,029 O beloved ones, 265 00:11:18,029 --> 00:11:21,990 we need to mend the heart of the sorrowful, 266 00:11:21,990 --> 00:11:25,870 we need to mend the heart of the afflicted, 267 00:11:25,870 --> 00:11:29,549 we need to mend the heart of the oppressed, 268 00:11:29,549 --> 00:11:32,070 the wounded, and the sick. 269 00:11:32,070 --> 00:11:35,710 We need to mend the heart of the poor, 270 00:11:35,710 --> 00:11:38,389 the destitute, and the needy. 271 00:11:38,389 --> 00:11:42,269 Let us speak to them all with a kind word, 272 00:11:42,269 --> 00:11:45,950 for it may be the cause of ending their pain. 273 00:11:45,950 --> 00:11:48,350 If you do not have wealth 274 00:11:48,350 --> 00:11:51,149 with which to help during the vicissitudes of time, 275 00:11:51,149 --> 00:11:54,509 if you have no horses to gift nor wealth, 276 00:11:54,509 --> 00:11:56,509 then let your speech bring happiness 277 00:11:56,509 --> 00:11:58,789 if your circumstances cannot. 278 00:11:58,789 --> 00:12:00,950 O Allah, mend our hearts 279 00:12:00,950 --> 00:12:02,950 with Your forgiveness and pleasure, 280 00:12:02,950 --> 00:12:05,669 and grant us, O Ever-Living, O Sustainer, 281 00:12:05,669 --> 00:12:07,149 tranquility of heart, 282 00:12:07,149 --> 00:12:09,110 peace of soul, 283 00:12:09,110 --> 00:12:10,909 a noble station, 284 00:12:10,909 --> 00:12:12,789 and a good ending, 285 00:12:12,789 --> 00:12:14,909 O Possessor of Majesty and Honor. 286 00:12:14,909 --> 00:12:17,509 May Allah bless me and you through the Great Qur'an, 287 00:12:17,509 --> 00:12:21,309 and benefit me and you with the verses and the wise reminder it contains. 288 00:12:21,309 --> 00:12:23,909 I say what you hear, and I ask Allah for forgiveness for me and for you. 289 00:12:23,909 --> 00:12:25,149 So seek His forgiveness, 290 00:12:25,149 --> 00:12:29,580 for He is the Oft-Forgiving, the Merciful. 291 00:12:29,580 --> 00:12:31,759 Praise be to Allah. 292 00:12:31,759 --> 00:12:35,049 I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, 293 00:12:35,049 --> 00:12:38,409 and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, 294 00:12:38,450 --> 00:12:41,240 may the prayers and peace of Allah be upon him. 295 00:12:41,240 --> 00:12:43,820 To proceed, O servants of Allah: 296 00:12:43,820 --> 00:12:49,539 Mending hearts is a disposition that indicates the loftiness of one's soul, 297 00:12:49,539 --> 00:12:53,950 the soundness of one's intellect, and the purity of one's breast. 298 00:12:53,950 --> 00:12:58,549 Therefore, the greatest share of this belonged to the Master of the Messengers, 299 00:12:58,549 --> 00:13:00,549 and the Imam of the God-fearing, 300 00:13:00,549 --> 00:13:02,870 peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 301 00:13:02,870 --> 00:13:06,149 whom Allah sent as a mercy to the worlds. 302 00:13:06,190 --> 00:13:09,590 For he, may the prayers and peace of my Lord be upon him, was 303 00:13:09,590 --> 00:13:11,590 the purest of people in heart, 304 00:13:11,590 --> 00:13:13,590 the most truthful of them in tongue, 305 00:13:13,590 --> 00:13:15,590 and the easiest of them in character, 306 00:13:15,590 --> 00:13:17,590 with gentleness and kindness. 307 00:13:17,590 --> 00:13:20,549 His hands overflowed with gifts, 308 00:13:20,549 --> 00:13:22,389 in generosity and bounty. 309 00:13:22,389 --> 00:13:25,269 He was compassionate and merciful to the believers, 310 00:13:25,269 --> 00:13:27,070 mending their hearts, 311 00:13:27,070 --> 00:13:29,070 checking on their conditions, 312 00:13:29,070 --> 00:13:30,909 asking about those who were absent, 313 00:13:30,909 --> 00:13:32,669 and visiting their sick. 314 00:13:32,669 --> 00:13:36,070 He would never criticize food prepared by a human 315 00:13:36,149 --> 00:13:38,149 so as not to break their heart. 316 00:13:38,149 --> 00:13:41,350 And if news reached him of a man doing something disliked, 317 00:13:41,350 --> 00:13:43,350 he would not mention him by name, 318 00:13:43,350 --> 00:13:45,350 but would say, 319 00:13:45,350 --> 00:13:48,070 "What is the matter with people who do such and such?" 320 00:13:48,070 --> 00:13:50,070 in order to preserve feelings 321 00:13:50,070 --> 00:13:52,070 and win affection. 322 00:13:52,070 --> 00:13:54,070 So let it be, my blessed brother, 323 00:13:54,070 --> 00:13:56,070 let it be, my beloved brother, 324 00:13:56,070 --> 00:13:58,070 that your family receives the greatest share and portion 325 00:13:58,070 --> 00:14:00,070 of your heart-mending. 326 00:14:00,070 --> 00:14:02,070 Especially your parents, 327 00:14:02,070 --> 00:14:04,070 your wife, 328 00:14:04,070 --> 00:14:06,070 your children, 329 00:14:06,070 --> 00:14:08,070 your brothers and sisters, 330 00:14:08,070 --> 00:14:10,070 and the rest of your relatives. 331 00:14:10,070 --> 00:14:12,070 So mend hearts, 332 00:14:12,070 --> 00:14:14,070 and share in the feelings of your brothers, 333 00:14:14,070 --> 00:14:16,070 and remember that it is a glorious act of worship 334 00:14:16,070 --> 00:14:18,070 for which the Compeller (al-Jabbar) rewards 335 00:14:18,070 --> 00:14:20,070 with great recompense. 336 00:14:20,070 --> 00:14:22,070 In this time, 337 00:14:22,070 --> 00:14:24,070 the need is intense 338 00:14:24,070 --> 00:14:26,070 to console people, 339 00:14:26,070 --> 00:14:28,070 to lighten their burdens, 340 00:14:28,070 --> 00:14:30,070 and to soothe their hearts, 341 00:14:30,070 --> 00:14:32,070 because those with broken hearts 342 00:14:32,070 --> 00:14:34,070 are many. 343 00:14:34,070 --> 00:14:36,070 In our societies, 344 00:14:36,070 --> 00:14:38,070 you see a woman who is left in limbo, 345 00:14:38,070 --> 00:14:40,070 neither a wife, 346 00:14:40,070 --> 00:14:42,070 nor divorced. 347 00:14:42,070 --> 00:14:44,070 Here is a widow, 348 00:14:44,070 --> 00:14:46,070 there is a destitute person, 349 00:14:46,070 --> 00:14:48,070 here is an orphan, 350 00:14:48,070 --> 00:14:50,070 and there is another burdened with debt, 351 00:14:50,070 --> 00:14:52,070 in a state of worry and grief 352 00:14:52,070 --> 00:14:54,070 known only to Allah. 353 00:14:54,070 --> 00:14:56,070 This one cannot find a university, 354 00:14:56,070 --> 00:14:58,070 that one cannot find a job, 355 00:14:58,070 --> 00:15:00,070 this one cannot find a wife, 356 00:15:00,070 --> 00:15:02,070 and another is afflicted. 357 00:15:02,070 --> 00:15:04,070 The worries are many, 358 00:15:04,070 --> 00:15:06,070 and mending hearts 359 00:15:06,070 --> 00:15:08,070 does not require much effort, 360 00:15:08,070 --> 00:15:10,070 nor great energy. 361 00:15:10,070 --> 00:15:12,070 Perhaps it is enough for some 362 00:15:12,070 --> 00:15:14,070 to hear a word of dhikr, 363 00:15:14,070 --> 00:15:16,070 or a supplication, or an exhortation. 364 00:15:16,070 --> 00:15:18,070 Perhaps another needs 365 00:15:18,070 --> 00:15:20,070 assistance, 366 00:15:20,070 --> 00:15:22,070 another lacks influence, 367 00:15:22,070 --> 00:15:24,070 and some wait for a need to be fulfilled. 368 00:15:24,070 --> 00:15:26,070 Some are satisfied, 369 00:15:26,070 --> 00:15:28,070 and others are satisfied 370 00:15:28,070 --> 00:15:30,070 with a smile. 371 00:15:30,070 --> 00:15:32,070 So we must strive 372 00:15:32,070 --> 00:15:34,070 to bring joy and happiness 373 00:15:34,070 --> 00:15:36,070 into the hearts of our brothers, 374 00:15:36,070 --> 00:15:38,070 and not be stingy with ourselves, 375 00:15:38,070 --> 00:15:40,070 for charity and goodness 376 00:15:40,070 --> 00:15:42,070 return their benefit to you, 377 00:15:42,070 --> 00:15:44,070 O servant of Allah. 378 00:15:44,070 --> 00:15:46,070 Yes, their benefit returns to you. 379 00:15:46,070 --> 00:15:48,070 So hasten, 380 00:15:48,070 --> 00:15:50,070 before you depart. 381 00:15:50,070 --> 00:15:52,070 O Allah, O Ever-Living, O Sustainer, 382 00:15:52,070 --> 00:15:54,070 in this blessed hour, 383 00:15:54,070 --> 00:15:56,070 relieve every worried person, 384 00:15:56,070 --> 00:15:58,070 heal every sick person, 385 00:15:58,070 --> 00:16:00,070 grant well-being to every afflicted person, 386 00:16:00,070 --> 00:16:02,070 have mercy on the deceased of the Muslims, 387 00:16:02,070 --> 00:16:04,070 and lift the distress 388 00:16:04,070 --> 00:16:06,070 from the Ummah. 389 00:16:06,070 --> 00:16:08,200 And reward, O Sustainer, 390 00:16:08,200 --> 00:16:10,200 with the best reward, 391 00:16:10,200 --> 00:16:12,200 the most complete and the most perfect, 392 00:16:12,200 --> 00:16:14,200 the one who built this mosque, 393 00:16:14,200 --> 00:16:16,200 maintained it, and cared for it, 394 00:16:16,200 --> 00:16:18,200 and looked after its affairs. 395 00:16:18,200 --> 00:16:20,200 O Allah, forgive our sins, 396 00:16:20,200 --> 00:16:22,200 conceal our faults, 397 00:16:22,200 --> 00:16:24,200 and accept our repentance. 398 00:16:24,200 --> 00:16:26,200 Grant us security in our homelands, 399 00:16:26,200 --> 00:16:28,200 and rectify our leaders 400 00:16:28,200 --> 00:16:30,200 and those in authority over us. 401 00:16:30,200 --> 00:16:32,200 O Allah, grant victory to our soldiers on the borders, 402 00:16:32,200 --> 00:16:34,200 and grant victory to our oppressed brothers 403 00:16:34,200 --> 00:16:36,200 In every place and upon every land, 404 00:16:36,200 --> 00:16:38,200 and beneath every sky. 405 00:16:38,200 --> 00:16:40,200 O Allah, rectify the state of the Muslims. 406 00:16:40,200 --> 00:16:42,200 O Allah, rectify the state of the Muslims. 407 00:16:42,200 --> 00:16:44,200 O Allah, rectify the state of the Muslims. 408 00:16:44,200 --> 00:16:46,200 O Allah, lift from us 409 00:16:46,200 --> 00:16:48,200 high prices, usury, and epidemics, 410 00:16:48,200 --> 00:16:50,200 as well as adultery, earthquakes, and trials, 411 00:16:50,200 --> 00:16:52,200 and the evil of tribulations. 412 00:16:52,200 --> 00:16:55,200 O Allah, we ask of You Your pleasure and Paradise, 413 00:16:55,200 --> 00:16:58,200 and we seek refuge in You from Your wrath and from the Fire. 414 00:16:58,200 --> 00:17:01,200 O Allah, send prayers and peace upon our master Muhammad, 415 00:17:01,200 --> 00:17:03,200 and upon all his family and his Companions. 416 00:17:03,200 --> 00:17:06,200 And all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.