- This world of test and trial, putting a persons patience to practice under pressure - Looking at 5 categories of trial as described in the Qur\'an - Examining the viewpoint of fear, insecurity, and instability - The security and stability that comes with freedom of expression in certain societies, in contrast to others where it is suppressed - The hypocrisy of the West, who promote and encourage freedom of expression, but stay silent while Saudi Arabia arrests people who speak out against government policies - The example of Salma al-Shehab who was sentenced to six years in prison for tweeting support of a women\'s rights activist. Her sentence was increased to 34 years recently - Sheikh Saleh al-Talib, a prominent former Imam of Masjidul Haram, was sentenced for 10 years for criticizing the government\'s Entertainment Authority, and their concerts and other events which contradict the nations cultural and religious norms - Examining the viewpoint of hunger, and loss of wealth - This occurs due to man-made situations, or natural events - The extreme humanitarian crisis in Yemen, caused by mankinds warfare and political actions, or the natural phenomenon such as flooding in Pakistan seen this week, displacing millions of people - They are being tested by their personal situations, and we are being tested on how we step forward to help them - Examining a line from a dua from the 4th Imam, and applying it to our lives in the above context Friday Juma Khutba August 26th, 2022 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live) Show Less >>