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In this powerful Jum’a Khutba delivered at Leeds Grand Mosque, Ajmal Masroor offers profound spiritual reminders on the tragic passing of Dr. Mohammed Morsi under Egypt’s military regime. Reflecting on Morsi’s ultimate sacrifice for liberty, Masroor explores collective accountability, justice, and the ongoing struggle against tyranny. This moving address provides vital Islamic guidance on moral responsibility and standing firm against oppression, values deeply rooted in the core tenets of Islam.
The pursuit of freedom and human dignity transcends single traditions, echoing throughout early history and sacred texts—from the Jewish Torah and Christian Bible to the Holy Quran. Whether reflecting on lessons from the Synagogue, Church, or Mosque, believers across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are called to honor truth and oppose injustice. Watch this thought-provoking sermon to deepen your understanding of faith, freedom, and timeless ethical duty.
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Who is Ajmal Masroor?Ajmal Masroor (born 1971) is a Bangladeshi-born British Imam, broadcaster and politician. He is well known for being a television presenter on political discussions and on Muslim channels.
What is Egypt?Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia by a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. Egypt is a Mediterranean country bordered by the Gaza Strip and Israel to
the northeast, the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south, and Libya to the west. Across the Gulf of Aqaba lies Jordan, across the Red Sea lies Saudi Arabia, and across the Mediterranean lie Greece, Turkey and Cyprus, although none share a land border with Egypt.
Who is Morsi?Mohamed Morsi (1951-2019), PhD, was an Egyptian politician and engineer who served as the 5th President of Egypt, from 30 June 2012 to 3 July 2013. An Islamist affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood organisation, he led the Freedom and Justice Party
from 2011 to 2012. In June 2013, protests calling for Morsi's resignation erupted. The military, backed by the political opposition and leading religious figures, stepped in and deposed Morsi in a coup. Pro-Morsi demonstrations were crushed, resulting in over 800 deaths. Egyptian prosecutors then charged Morsi with various crimes and sought the death penalty, a move denounced by Amnesty International as "a charade based on null and void procedures". His death sentence was overturned in November 2016 and a re-trial ordered. Morsi died during trial on 17 June 2019.
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