Hutba: Majka – milost, žrtva i vrata Dženneta

Hutba: Majka – milost, žrtva i vrata Dženneta

Hvala Allahu, Gospodaru svih svjetova, Koji je čovjeku podario roditelje kao milost, ljubav i sigurnost, a među najvećim blagodatima ovog svijeta jeste blagodat majke. Njega hvalimo, od Njega pomoć i oprost tražimo i Njemu se utječemo od zla naših duša i naših loših djela.

Svjedočim da nema drugog boga osim Allaha, Jedinog, Koji nema sudruga, i svjedočim da je Muhammed, sallallahu alejhi ve sellem, Njegov rob i poslanik, koji nas je učio da poštovanje prema roditeljima vodi Allahovom zadovoljstvu. Neka su salavat i selam na njega, njegovu porodicu, ashabe i sve one koji čine dobro svojim roditeljima.

Draga braćo i poštovane sestre,

U nedjelju se u Kanadi obilježava Dan majki. Islam nas uči da majku poštujemo i volimo svakoga dana, a ne samo jednom godišnje. Ipak, ovakvi dani mogu biti važan podsjetnik da se vratimo vrijednostima koje naša vjera već stoljećima naglašava, da cijenimo majku, njenu žrtvu, njenu ljubav i njeno mjesto koje ima u islamu i u našem životu.

Danas govorimo o majci. O osobi čija se vrijednost ne može izmjeriti riječima, niti nadoknaditi djelima. O osobi koja nas je nosila kada nismo mogli hodati, koja je noćima bila budna kada nismo znali govoriti, i koja nas je voljela i onda kada to nismo zaslužili. Allah, dželle šanuhu, nas u Kur’anu podsjeća:
“Mi smo naredili čovjeku da bude poslušan roditeljima svojim. Majka ga nosi, a njeno zdravlje trpi…” (Lukman, 14)

Braćo i sestre,

Ovaj ajet nas vraća tamo gdje ne pamtimo, ali gdje je naša majka proživjela najteže trenutke. Nosila nas je mjesecima, sa bolom, brigom i nadom. Svaki njen korak bio je težak, ali je njeno srce bilo puno ljubavi. A kada smo došli na ovaj svijet, njena žrtva nije prestala. Ona je tek počela. Noći bez sna. Dani puni brige. Odricanja koja niko ne vidi. Briga za naše zdravlje, našu sreću i naš put. Ona je bila tu kada smo plakali, kada smo padali, kada smo se bojali.

Draga braćo i sestre,

Majčina ljubav je posebna. To je ljubav koja ne traži ništa zauzvrat. Ljubav koja oprašta i kada pogriješimo. Ljubav koja se raduje našoj sreći više nego svojoj. Zato nije čudo što je naš voljeni Poslanik, sallallahu alejhi ve sellem, kada je upitan: “Ko je najpreči da mu činim dobro?”, odgovorio: “Tvoja majka.” Zatim ponovo: “Tvoja majka.” Zatim opet: “Tvoja majka.” A tek nakon toga: “Tvoj otac.” (Buharija i Muslim)

Braćo moja, tri puta majka. To je poruka koja se ne smije zanemariti. To je podsjetnik da majčina žrtva ima posebnu težinu i da dobročinstvo prema njoj ima posebnu nagradu.

Draga braćo i sestre,

Danas živimo u vremenu kada ljudi imaju mnogo obaveza, ali malo vremena za ono što je najvažnije. Neki imaju sve, ali nemaju vremena za majku. Neki imaju priliku da je obraduju, ali to odgađaju. A neki bi dali sve da još jednom čuju njen glas. Zato, dok imamo tu blagodat, ne odgađajmo dobro. Ne čekajmo sutra. Možda sutra neće doći. Nazovi svoju majku danas. Posjeti je danas. Pitaj je kako je i slušaj je. Obraduj je lijepom riječju, poklonom ili samo svojim prisustvom. Jer možda je baš to djelo koje će biti razlog tvog spasa.

Braćo i sestre,

Put ka Džennetu nije negdje daleko. Nije skriven. Nije nedostižan. On počinje u našem odnosu prema majci. U načinu na koji joj govorimo. U tome koliko je slušamo. U tome koliko smo spremni da je razumijemo, strpimo se i budemo uz nju. On počinje onda kada njeno zadovoljstvo stavimo ispred svoje komocije, kada joj olakšamo život umjesto da joj budemo teret, i kada joj budemo izvor radosti, a ne razlog brige.

Braćo i sestre,

Možda ne možemo vratiti sve što je majka učinila za nas. Možda ne možemo nadoknaditi svaku neprospavanu noć, svaku suzu i svaku brigu. Ali možemo biti bolji danas. Možemo promijeniti svoj odnos. Možemo joj pokazati da je cijenimo dok je još tu. Jer doći će dan kada ćemo poželjeti još jedan razgovor, još jedan zagrljaj, još jednu priliku a tada je možda više neće biti.

Zato ne čekajmo. Nazovi je danas. Posjeti je danas. Obraduj je danas. Jer možda je baš to djelo koje će biti razlog naše sreće i na ovom i na budućem svijetu.
Braćo moja, ko istinski razumije vrijednost majke, razumio je jedan od najkraćih i najsigurnijih puteva ka Allahovom zadovoljstvu.

Braćo i sestre, ne zaboravimo ni one koji su izgubili svoje majke. Njima danas srce osjeti prazninu koju ništa ne može ispuniti. Sjetimo ih se dovom i sjetimo se njihovih majki. Učimo dovu za naše majke, žive i umrle.

Allahu naš, smiluj se našim majkama kao što su se one smilovale nama kada smo bili mali. Podari im zdravlje, sabur i nagradu za svaku žrtvu koju su podnijele. Allahu naš, oprosti njihove grijehe, uvećaj njihova dobra djela i učini nas od onih koji će im biti izvor radosti, a ne tuge. Allahu naš, onima čije su majke preselile, podari Džennet i spoji ih sa njihovom djecom u Tvojoj milosti.

Gospodaru naš voljeni, učini nas od onih koji znaju cijeniti ovu blagodat prije nego što je izgube. Amin.

Khutbah: Mother – mercy, sacrifice, and the path to Paradise

All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds, who blessed humanity with parents as a source of mercy, love, and security, and among the greatest blessings in this life is the blessing of a mother. We praise Him, we seek His help and forgiveness, and we seek refuge in Him from the evil within ourselves and from our wrong actions.
I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, alone without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (SAW) is His servant and Messenger, who taught us that honoring and caring for our parents is a path to the pleasure of Allah. Peace and blessings be upon him, his family, his companions, and all those who show kindness to their parents.

Dear brothers and sisters,

This Sunday, Mother’s Day will be observed in Canada. Islam teaches us to honor and love our mothers every day, not only once a year. Still, occasions like this can serve as an important reminder to return to the values our faith has emphasized for centuries to appreciate our mothers, their sacrifice, their love, and the special place they hold in Islam and in our lives.

Today we speak about the mother. A person whose value cannot be measured by words, nor repaid by actions. The one who carried us when we could not walk, who stayed awake when we could not speak, and who loved us even when we did not deserve it. Allah reminds us in the Qur’an:
“And We have commanded people to ‘ honor’ their parents. Their mothers bore them through hardship upon hardship…” (Surah Luqman, 31:14)

Dear brothers and sisters,

This verse takes us back to a time we do not remember, but our mothers lived through every moment of it. Months of carrying, pain, worry, and hope. Every step was heavy, yet her heart was full of love. And when we entered this world, her sacrifice did not end, it only began. Sleepless nights. Days filled with care. Sacrifices no one sees. Concern for our health, our happiness, and our future. She was there when we cried, when we fell, and when we were afraid.

Dear brothers and sisters,

A mother’s love is unique. It asks for nothing in return. It forgives even when we fall short. It celebrates our happiness more than her own. It is no surprise that when the Prophet (SAW) was asked, “Who is most deserving of my good companionship?” he replied: “Your mother.” Then again: “Your mother.” Then again: “Your mother.” And only then: “Your father.” (Bukhari and Muslim)

Dear brothers and sisters,

Three times, the mother. This is not random. It is a message. Her sacrifice carries special weight, and kindness to her carries a special reward.
Today, many of us live busy lives. We have responsibilities, schedules, and constant distractions. Some people have everything, but no time for their mother. Some have the chance to make her happy but keep postponing it. And some would give everything just to hear their mother’s voice one more time. So, while we still have this blessing, let us not delay.

Call your mother today. Visit her today. Ask her how she is and truly listen. Make her smile with your words, your presence, or even a small act of kindness. Because that small act may be the reason for your success in this life and the next.

Dear brothers and sisters, the path to Paradise is not far. It is not hidden. It is not out of reach. It begins in our relationship with our mother. In the way we speak to her. In how we listen to her. In our patience, our understanding, and our presence. It begins when we place her comfort before our convenience, when we ease her burden instead of adding to it, and when we become a source of joy rather than worry.

Dear brothers and sisters,

We may never be able to repay everything our mothers have done for us. We cannot repay every sleepless night, every tear, and every worry. But we can do better today. We can change how we treat her. We can show her that we value her, while she is still with us. Because a day will come when we will wish for one more conversation, one more hug, one more moment and it may no longer be possible.
So do not wait. Call her today. Visit her today. Make her happy today.

Dear brothers and sisters,

Whoever truly understands the value of a mother has understood one of the shortest and most certain paths to the pleasure of Allah. And let us not forget those who no longer have their mothers. Today their hearts carry a space that nothing can fully fill. Remember them in your du‘a, and remember their mothers as well.

We ask Allah to have mercy on our mothers, just as they had mercy on us when we were young.

O Allah, grant them health, patience, and reward them for every sacrifice they made. O Allah, forgive their sins, elevate their ranks, and make us a source of comfort and joy for them, not pain or sadness. O Allah, grant Paradise to those mothers who have passed away, and reunite them with their families in Your mercy.

Our Lord, make us among those who appreciate this blessing before it is gone. Ameen.

Imam Ismail Fetic