breif translation of khutbah ~ all errors are from my side..
the khutba by sheikh sudais was about ijtihad. sheikh mentioned we know that today there are many changes in the world, when we study shariah then it is for all times and all places. those that are of the opinion that shariah can not function in todays times then they are incorrect. shariah will always be here to solve the problems of humanity. sheikh then eleborated on the circumtances of ijtihad and when it will be used. we as muslims must become a dynamic ummah and solve the problems through the method of ijtihad, however the doors of ijtihad are not open for just anybody. we rely on those scholars who have made ijtihad because of their piety and good judgement. we need to know the etiquette of differences. we can differ but we need to show respect. ibn qayim mentioned difference in verdict is a natural phenomenum bcause every scholar does not have the same capacity of understanding. we should discuss issues not critisise each other that is not what islam teaches us. we find many people on the internet who jus pass fatwa and the enemy are rejoycing. we are a ummah who have to be united, sometimes because of fatwa oassed it causes a seperation in the ummah which is not acceptable. Fear Allah so that his mercy encompasses you.
Today we find that eople jus want to pass verdict when there is no real evidence. we spoke of ijtihad because in front of our eyes we see the the expansion of masjid e haram, this is a bounty and favour of Allah. safa marwa and the entire haram n one side is being expanded. remember this was done with consultation with the ulema and the ulema after much thought have passed the verdict of permissibility. the govermrnt have consulted with the ulema on this issue so as to remove the difficulty of the people who visit the masjid throughout the year. i wish to make it clear the sheikh said we love the ulema we love those scholars who speak the truth and may Allah grant them acceptance and sinceraty. sheikh made dua for rain, victory for the muslims of palestine and that allah reward the muslim leaders and allow for them to practice islam.