NYC Friday Sermon by Imam Tareq Allan: The Fire of Jihad Must Burn in Our Hearts; It is Important to Remind Ourselves of the Values of Jihad; In America, If You Are Unable to Carry Out Armed Struggle - Because You Are in Non-Islamic Country – Your Struggle Is to Spread Islam

In his Friday sermon on October 25, 2024, at the MAS Staten Island Center, Imam Tareq Allan discussed the virtues of Jihad and the importance of understanding its values. He highlighted how, in times of tribulation, good and evil can be misrepresented, with genocide portrayed as “good” while Jihad is characterized as “terrorism.” Imam Allan emphasized the necessity of having a burning desire for Jihad in one's heart and being willing to sacrifice for the sake of Allah. Even in non-Islamic countries, where armed struggle is not be applicable according to Islamic law, he urged Muslims to continue the struggle by spreading Islam. He also stated that anyone who dies without having fought for Allah’s cause, or at least having the intention to do so, risks dying in "one of the valleys of hypocrisy." Finally, he reminded the congregation of Allah's promise that Islam will ultimately spread to every corner of the Earth and prevail.