Khutbah at Masjid al-Haram
On Injustice by
Sheikh Dr Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais
Dr. Mozammel Haque
The Head of the Presidency of
Haramain Sheikh Dr Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, Imam of Masjid Al-Haram Makkah
Al-Mukarramah delivered Khutbah at Masjid Al-Haram on Injustice on Friday, the
6th of Rajab 1447H corresponding to 26 December 2025 .
While delivering his Khutbah Sheikh
Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais said, “O People of Iman, from that which people are
living through today is deep immersion in material pursuits, the overpowering
dominance of temptations, and the loud noise that overwhelms clear and
illuminating meaning.
He also mentioned, “Furthermore, amid
the consequences of unsound engagements with foundational principles, spread of
disagreements and lack of fairness in dispute and conflict, there emerges a
pressing need to attend to the rights of people, and free oneself from
injustices committed against them.”
Imam Sheikh Abdur Rahman
Al-Sudais said, “Indeed, injustice is darkness upon darkness. That is why the
Lord of the Heaven and the Earth warned against it when HE said, “O My
servants, I have certainly forbidden oppression for Myself and have made it
forbidden amongst you, so do not oppress one another.” This was reported by
Muslim. HE - the Majestic and Most High -
also stated, (so woe to those who commit injustice, from the punishment of a
painful Day.)) [43:65].
Sheikh Dr Abdur Rahman Al-Sudais
said; “Brothers and sisters in Islam, indeed, among the most despicable forms
of oppression is injustice perpetrated against other servants of Allah. It is a
path strewn with bloody thorns, one that drags its perpetrators to Hellfire.
How often has falsehood been upheld as truth, true rights dismissed, and harm
inflicted such that it affects the lives, wealth and honour of others.”
Imam Sheikh Dr Al-Sudais continued,
“in light of this, it has been authentically reported that the Prophet ( May
Allah’s Salah and Salam be upon him) said; “Your lives, wealth, and honour are
inviolable to one another just as the sanctity of this day of yours, in this
month of yours in this land of yours.”
“Also, Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be
pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (May Allah’s Salah and
Salam be upon him) said; “Do you know which person is bankrupt?” They replied,
“Messenger of Allah, the bankrupt person among us is someone who has no money
or property.” The Messenger of Allah then said, “The bankrupt person among my
Ummah is the one who will come forth on the Day of Resurrection with their
prayers, fasting, and charity. However, they will come forth having reviled
certain people, wrongfully accused others, usurped the property of others, shed
the blood of others, and beaten others. They will be seated and each victim
will take some of their righteous deeds and retribution. If their righteous
deeds finish before all their wrongdoings has been settled, the sins of the
victims will be taken and cast upon them, then they will be cast into the
Hellfire.” This was reported by Muslim.”
Imam of the Masjid Al-Haram Sheikh
Al-Sudais said in his Khutbah, “Such a servant comes forth with prayer,
charity, and fasting, in other words, having fulfilled the pillars of Islam -
and with good deeds as vast as mountains; believing this good deeds will save
them, yet they also come burdened with injustices committed against other
servants of Allah that ultimately lead them to the Hellfire. Notice that sins
such as the consumption of alcohol are not mentioned here, despite the fact
that it is a grave and major sin. Its perpetrator remains under Allah’s Will
whether He will forgive them or punish them.”
PERSONAL RIGHTS.
Sheikh Dr Al-Sudais said, “However,
injustices connected with the rights of people are of a different nature, they
must be repaid and rectified. This is because they are specific, personal
rights. The rights of the servants are founded upon requital and restitution,
not upon pardon and leniency. For this reason, Sufyan Ath-Thawri ( May Allah
have mercy upon him) said; “That you meet Allah with seventy sins between you
and Him is lighter for you than meeting Him with a single sin between you and
the servants.””
Additionally, Ibn Al-Qayyum (May
Allah have mercy upon him) eloquently described such people who are diligent in
upholding the rights of Allah when he said you may find among the righteous
those who rarely even miss a prayer, fasting, or an act of dhikr, yet they tear
apart the honour of people. He further explained that oppression is
recorded in three registers:
“A register from which Allah forgives nothing
and that is Shirk;
“A register from which Allah leaves
nothing unaccounted for and that is injustices people committed against one
another; and
“A register which Allah does not greatly
concern Himself with, and that is the injustice a servant commits against
themselves, between them and their Lord.”
Sheikh Dr Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais
said: “Brothers and sisters in Iman, the noble Prophet (May Allah’s Salah and
Salam be upon him) has indeed commanded us to free ourselves from injustice
whilst we are still in this worldly life, before having to stand before the
Lord of all creation. In support of this, Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be
pleased with him) said, “the Messenger of Allah (May Allah’s Salah and Salam be
upon him) said, “If someone wronged anyone regarding their honour or property,
they must seek their pardon today before the time comes when no dinar or dirham
will avail anyone. At that time, if a person has any righteous deeds, others
will take a share in proportion to the wrong they did them. If they have no
righteous deeds, they will take from the sins of others and have to bear those
themselves.” This is reported by Al-Bukhari.
He (May Allah’s Salah and Salam be
upon him) stated, “Whoever makes a false accusation against a person of Iman
will be made by Allah to dwell in the filthy fluid and pus flowing from the
inhabitants of the Hellfire until they retract their statement.” This was
reported by Abu Dawud with an authentic chain of narration.”
Sheikh Dr Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais said,
”Therefore, O servants of Allah, be cautious and wary of transgressing against
the rights of others and causing them harm. Seek pardon from everyone
whose rights you have disregarded before a day when no dinar nor dirham will be
of any benefit for verily, this matter is severely dangerous.”
Dr. al-Sudais said, “We will proceed to come before the
Recompenser on the Day of Judgement, when all disputes will be gathered before
Allah. Indeed, the Prophet ( May Allah’s Salah and Salam be upon him) - whose
supplication is answered. And never rejected - invoked Allah’s mercy for
those who hasten to absolve themselves of wrongdoing against another person,
lest the good deeds be taken from them on the Day of Resurrection.”
Sheikh Dr Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais mentioned,
“In support of this, Abu Hurayrah ( May Allah be pleased with him) said, “The
Messenger Of Allah (May Allah’s Salah And Salam be upon him) said, “Whoever has
wronged another person, in their honour or wealth must seek pardon and absolve
themselves from this before being taken by death; where no dinar nor dirham
will be of any benefit.” This is reported by At-Tirmidhi.””
Dr. al-Sudais said,”It is sufficient as a means of
repulsion and a deterrent for oppressors that injustice has been associated
with kufr in the Qur’an. Among the injustices that have raised their heads
and show their horns in this age of technology are those propagated
through certain social media platforms - spread by those who infiltrate
the minds of people and instigate ideological terrorism - as well as indulgence
in backbiting, gossip, lying and slander. These are among the clearest,
greatest, darkest, and most disgraceful forms of injustice. It is
incumbent upon the perpetrator of these acts to seek pardon and absolution
before a day where no dinar nor dirham will be of any benefit.”
“Therefore, observe Taqwa of Allah
- O servants of Allah - and perform righteous actions before it is too
late to absolve oneself from the injustices and harms done to others. Allah
said, ((People who harm the men and women who have Iman, when they are innocent
of any wrongdoing, shall bear the burden of falsehood and tremendous sin.))
[33:58].
Imam al-Sudais said, “May Allah make
the two revelations sources of blessings for me and you all and allow us to
glean benefit from the guidance of the best of creation. I say this much and I
beseech Allah to forgive myself, you and all Muslims from every
sin. Therefore, seek His forgiveness and repent to Him for verily He is
Oft-Forbearing, Oft-Forgiving.”
MONTH
OF RAJAB
Imam of the Masjid Al-Haram Dr
al-Sudais said, “ O people of Iman, as we enter the beginning of the sacred
month of Rajab, hold firmly to the guidance of your Prophet ( May Allah’s Salah
and Salam be upon him) and to the path of the best and most virtuous
generations.”
He continued, “Beware of innovations
and newly invented matters in Islam and know that there is nothing
authentically established from the Prophet (May Allah’s Salah and Salam be upon
him) that specifies any particular virtue in this month. All reports circulated
regarding particular righteous deeds being recommended in this month are weak
or fabricated as confirmed by the people of knowledge who have checked its
authenticity.”
PALESTINE CAUSE
Referring to the Palestine issue,
imam of the Masjid Al-Haram said: “Brothers and sisters in Iman, in this period
towards the end of time widespread injustices are spread. It is what some weak
and downtrodden people live through of collective oppression, such as the
Palestinian people and those living around Al-Masjid al-Aqsa. They suffer from
being under siege, facing destruction; displacement, killing, forced migration,
and abuse at the hands of the brutal Zionist enemy - especially as the harsh
winter season has set upon them, biting them with its bitter cold.”
Sheikh Dr Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais
prayed in his Khutbah saying, “We ask Allah to lift the oppression from the
weak and downtrodden everywhere and to envelop them in the warm of HIS Kindness
and Mercy.”
Imam of the Masjid Al-Haram Sheikh
Al-Sudais mentioned in his Khutbah, “Here, we commend the firm and honourable
stance of our beloved country - the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - towards the
Palestinian cause and the sacred Islamic sites. May Allah protect the Kingdom
and the Muslim lands all over the world from the east to the west from every
harm and evil; thwart the plots of the plotters and the aggression of the
aggressors. Indeed, HE is All-Hearing, One Who responds supplications.”
FULL KHUTBAH AT MASJID AL-HARAM ON
INJUSTICE
By SHEIKH DR ABDUL RAHMAN AL_SUDAIS
Following is the Full Khutbah at the
Masjid al-Haram by Sheikh Dr Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais on Injustice on Friday, the 6th of Rajab 1447H
corresponding to 26 December 2025 .
I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of
worship except Allah Alone, without any partner. He has chosen this Ummah
through its religion and its legislation, and He has guided it to – noble and
wondrous path by which injustice is left behind. I further bear witness that
our Prophet Muhamad is Allah’s worshipping servant and Messenger who came with
guidance and light, in truth that is complete and all-encompassing. May the
Salah and Salam of my Lord be upon him, his Family and his Companions, the generation
who succeeded them and all those who follow them in righteousness until the Day
when all Creations is resurrected. O Possessor of all loftiness, grant them
salam whose scent-rich in fragrance and far-reaching.
Observe Taqwa of Allah – O servants of Allah – and
give thanks to HIM for having guided you to Islam, for it is the religion of
noble virtues and exalted praises. Thus take the path that leads to your Lord.
Seek no guidance except Taqwa. Do not incline to this world. Rather, place your
reliance upon your Lord and make Him your guardian.
O People of Iman, from that which
people are living through today is deep immersion in material pursuits, the
overpowering dominance of temptations, and the loud noise that overwhelms clear
and illuminating meaning.
Furthermore, amid the consequences of
unsound engagements with foundational principles, spread of disagreements and
lack of fairness in dispute and conflict, there emerges a pressing need to
attend to the rights of people, and free oneself from injustices committed
against them.
The problem is far deeper than
trivial disagreements. It is the weakening of religious restraint, an
intellectual void, social fragmentation, and absence of values and purpose.
These conditions produce individuals whose only concern is to pursue others’ faults
instead of engaging in development and reform.
From here arises the need to renew
the reminder of a comprehensive piece of advice – one that addresses the void
at its roots, restores the standing of high values and the influence of
inspiring role models, and affirms the importance of clarity of purpose,
personal balance, and social cohesion. Doing so with due regard for sound
Islamic principles and the principles of psychological and social development,
so that we may strengthen the message of awareness and firmly establish the
impact of sound community formation.
Do not be quick to wrong anyone with
injustice. For injustice has a destructive and painful end. Al-Imam al-Mawardi
(may Allah have mercy upon him) said, “The factors that prevent a person from
committing injustice are limited to four: Common sense, adherence to Islam that
restricts, authority that deters or an incapacity that hinders. For this
reason, the Qur’an and the Sunnah contain numerous texts that strongly condemn
injustice and those who commit it, for injustice is the root of every evil.
Indeed, injustice is darkness upon
darkness. That is why the Lord of the Heaven and the Earth warned against it
when HE said, “O My servants, I have certainly forbidden oppression for Myself
and have made it forbidden amongst you, so do not oppress one another.” This
was reported by Muslim. HE - the Majestic and Most High - also stated, (so
woe to those who commit injustice, from the punishment of a painful Day.))
[43:65].
Brothers and sisters in Islam,
indeed, among the most despicable forms of oppression is injustice perpetrated
against other servants of Allah. It is a path strewn with bloody thorns, one
that drags its perpetrators to Hellfire. How often has falsehood been upheld as
truth, true rights dismissed, and harm inflicted such that it affects the
lives, wealth and honour of others.
In light of this, it has been
authentically reported that the Prophet ( May Allah’s Salah and Salam be upon
him) said; “Your lives, wealth, and honour are inviolable to one another just
as the sanctity of this day of yours, in this month of yours in this land of
yours.
Also, Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be
pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah ( May Allah’s Salah and
Salam be upon him) said; “Do you know which person is bankrupt?” They replied,
“Messenger of Allah, the bankrupt person among us is someone who has no money
or property.” The Messenger of Allah then said, “The bankrupt person among my
Ummah is the one who will come forth on the Day of Resurrection with their
prayers, fasting, and charity. However, they will come forth having reviled
certain people, wrongfully accused others, usurped the property of others, shed
the blood of others, and beaten others. They will be seated and each victim
will take some of their righteous deeds and retribution. If their righteous
deeds finish before all their wrongdoings has been settled, the sins of the
victims will be taken and cast upon them, then they will be cast into the
Hellfire.” This was reported by Muslim.
Such a servant comes forth with
prayer, charity, and fasting, in other words, having fulfilled the pillars of
Islam - and with good deeds as vast as mountains; believing this good deeds
will save them, yet they also come burdened with injustices committed against
other servants of Allah that ultimately lead them to the Hellfire. Notice that
sins such as the consumption of alcohol are not mentioned here, despite the
fact that it is a grave and major sin. Its perpetrator remains under Allah’s
Will whether He will forgive them or punish them.
Personal Rights.
However, injustices connected with
the rights of people are of a different nature, they must be repaid and
rectified. This is because they are specific, personal rights. The rights of
the servants are founded upon requital and restitution, not upon pardon and
leniency. For this reason, Sufyan Ath-Thawri ( May Allah have mercy upon him)
said; “That you meet Allah with seventy sins between you and Him is lighter for
you than meeting Him with a single sin between you and the servants.””
Additionally, Ibn Al-Qayyum (May
Allah have mercy upon him) eloquently described such people who are diligent in
upholding the rights of Allah when he said you may find among the righteous
those who rarely even miss a prayer, fasting, or an act of dhikr, yet they tear
apart the honour of people. He further explained that oppression is
recorded in three registers:
“A register from which Allah forgives
nothing and that is Shirk;
A register from which Allah leaves
nothing unaccounted for and that is injustices people committed against one
another; and
A register which Allah does not
greatly concern Himself with, and that is the injustice a servant commits
against themselves, between them and their Lord.
O oppressor, who has no helper except
the All-Aware, therefore do not be deceived by respite. Soon you will die and
Allah will judge between you both with the wisdom of the truth, not through
deviation, manipulation or strategies.
Brothers and
sisters in Iman, the noble Prophet (May Allah’s Salah and Salam be upon him)
has indeed commanded us to free ourselves from injustice whilst we are still in
this worldly life, before having to stand before the Lord of all
creation. In support of this, Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be pleased with him)
said, “the Messenger of Allah (May Allah’s Salah and Salam be upon him) said,
“If someone wronged anyone regarding their honour or property, they must seek
their pardon today before the time comes when no dinar or dirham will avail
anyone. At that time, if a person has any righteous deeds, others will take a
share in proportion to the wrong they did them. If they have no righteous
deeds, they will take from the sins of others and have to bear those
themselves.” This is reported by Al-Bukhari.
He ( May Allah’s
Salah and Salam be upon him) stated, “Whoever makes a false accusation against
a person of Iman will be made by Allah to dwell in the filthy fluid and pus
flowing from the inhabitants of the Hellfire until they retract their
statement.” This was reported by Abu Dawud with an authentic chain of
narration.
Therefore, O
servants of Allah, be cautious and wary of transgressing against the rights of
others and causing them harm. Seek pardon from everyone whose rights you have
disregarded before a day when no dinar nor dirham will be of any benefit for
verily, this matter is severely dangerous.
We will proceed to
come before the Recompenser on the Day of Judgement, when all disputes will be
gathered before Allah. Indeed, the Prophet ( May Allah’s Salah and Salam be
upon him) - whose supplication is answered. And never rejected - invoked
Allah’s mercy for those who hasten to absolve themselves of wrongdoing against
another person, lest the good deeds be taken from them on the Day of
Resurrection.
In support of this,
Abu Hurayrah ( May Allah be pleased with him) said, “The Messenger Of Allah
(May Allah’s Salah And Salam be upon him) said, “Whoever has wronged another
person, in their honour or wealth must seek pardon and absolve themselves from
this before being taken by death; where no dinar nor dirham will be of any
benefit.” This is reported by At-Tirmidhi.
It is sufficient as
a means of repulsion and a deterrent for oppressors that injustice has been
associated with kufr in the Qur’an.
Among the
injustices that have raised their heads and show their horns in this age of
technology are those propagated through certain social media platforms -
spread by those who infiltrate the minds of people and instigate ideological
terrorism - as well as indulgence in backbiting, gossip, lying and slander.
These are among the clearest, greatest, darkest, and most disgraceful forms of
injustice. It is incumbent upon the perpetrator of these acts to seek pardon
and absolution before a day where no dinar nor dirham will be of any
benefit.
Therefore, observe
Taqwa of Allah - O servants of Allah - and perform righteous actions
before it is too late to absolve oneself from the injustices and harms done to
others. Allah said, ((People who harm the men and women who have Iman, when
they are innocent of any wrongdoing, shall bear the burden of falsehood and
tremendous sin.)) [33:58].
May Allah make the
two revelations sources of blessings for me and you all and allow us to glean
benefit from the guidance of the best of creation. I say this much and I
beseech Allah to forgive myself, you and all Muslims from every
sin. Therefore, seek His forgiveness and repent to Him for verily He is
Oft-Forbearing, Oft-Forgiving.
Second Part
All praise is due to Allah, Who
perfected and made clear the legislations of Islam, thereby bringing happiness
to our Ummah in both its religious and worldly affairs. I eat witness that
there is none worthy of worship except Allah Alone, without any partner. I
further bear witness that our Prophet Muhammad is Allah’s worshing servant and
Messenger. May Allah’s Salah, Salam, and blessings be upon him - the best of
those who purified souls and revived them through Iman, and upon his Family and
Companions, those from the Ummah who observed the most Taqwa and possessed the
purest and most religious hearts; and upon all those who follow them in
righteousness until the Day of Resurrection.
O servants of Allah, observe Taqwa of
Allah as HE rightfully deserves, and strive to purify your souls morning and
evening. Know that the best of speech is the Book of Allah, the best of
guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (May Allah’s Salah and Salam be upon him),
and every newly invented matter is misguidance.
MONTH OF RAJAB
O people of Iman, as we enter the
beginning of the sacred month of Rajab, hold firmly to the guidance of your
Prophet ( May Allah’s Salah and Salam be upon him) and to the path of the best
and most virtuous generations.
Beware of innovations and newly
invented matters in Islam and know that there is nothing authentically
established from the Prophet (May Allah’s Salah and Salam be upon him) that
specifies any particular virtue in this month. All reports circulated regarding
particular righteous deeds being recommended in this month are weak or
fabricated as confirmed by the people of knowledge who have checked its
authenticity.
PALESTINE CAUSE
Brothers and sisters in Iman, in this
period towards the end of time widespread injustices are spread. It is what
some weak and downtrodden people live through of collective oppression, such as
the Palestinian people and those living around Al-Masjid al-Aqsa. They suffer
from being under siege, facing destruction; displacement, killing, forced
migration, and abuse at the hands of the brutal Zionist enemy - especially as
the harsh winter season has set upon them, biting them with its bitter cold. We
ask Allah to lift the oppression from the weak and downtrodden everywhere and
to envelop them in the warm of HIS Kindness and Mercy.
Here, we commend the firm and
honourable stance of our beloved country - the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -
towards the Palestinian cause and the sacred Islamic sites. May Allah protect
the Kingdom and the Muslim lands all over the world from the east to the west
from every harm and evil; thwart the plots of the plotters and the aggression
of the aggressors. Indeed, HE is All-Hearing, One Who responds supplications.
In conclusion, invoke Allah - May
Allah have mercy upon you all in private and in open - to grant Salah and Salam
to the best of all creation, and the most noble of them in honour and rank -
our Prophet Muhammad ibn Abdullah Al-Quraishi al-Hashemite - the most generous
as the Supreme Master; the Most Generous, the Exalted has commanded you to do
so when the Most Majestic stated, ((Indeed, Allah grants His Salah to the
Prophet, and angels invoke Allah’s Salah and Salam to him.))
O people of Iman, invoke Allah to grant
Salah to him and to grant him Salam as well. O Allah, send Salam upon Your
Worshipping servant and Messenger - and upon the family of Muhammad, just as
You sent Salam upon Ibrahim and upon the Family of Ibrahim. You are indeed
Most-Praiseworthy, Most Glorious. And also, bless Muhammad, and the family
of Muhammad, just as You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. You are
indeed Most Praiseworthy; Most Glorious.
O Allah, be pleased with his four
rightly-guided successors the leaders who devoted all worship to Allah alone
and we people of exalted rank and great honour; Al-Siddiq Abu Bakr; Al-Faruq
Omar; Osman Al-Nurain and Ali and also be pleased his family and Companions as
well as those who followed their path downwards.
Courtesy:
Haramain Sharafein
Islam Channel UK
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