Allah the almighty states in the Quran, Surah al-Munafiqun:

There are three key aspects I want to highlight in this verse:

Firstly, Allah the al-mighty reminds us of the importance of giving Sadaqah donating in the way of Allah by using the imperative voice. Allah says: Spend! The imperative voice constitutes a command by Allah and is not something which can be disobeyed or ignored.

Secondly, spending may not always be easy and a person may want to hold on to their wealth, thinking I have earned it, its mine. So, Allah reminds us that it is not really yours, rather it is Allah who gave you this wealth in the first place "...out of what We have given to you.

Thirdly, Allah also reminds us that if a person does not give Sadaqah, then at the time of death, he will plead for a second chance. He will ask for a delay in death so that he can give charity and become from the pious people. My honorable brothers and sisters, we should give Sadaqah before our time of death comes, otherwise it will be too late. The appointed time of death is final and does not change for anyone.

Today we from Darul Qurra and Islamic Research Centre Birmingham are nearing the completion of the extension of the Masjid and require your generous support. It is a unique Masjid which has a special focus on Quran and Tajweed. It has taught and certified over 3000 students in Tajweed, from all over the UK and abroad.

Darul Qurra requires approximately 60,000 pounds to complete its building work and pay off its debts to contractors. So, I will make a wholehearted appeal to all of our families, friends and students to support this noble cause.

A Musalla donation at the Masjid is 100 pounds, which is nothing for a house in paradise with continuous reward until the Day of Judgment.