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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 21, 2025.

Return to taqwa and stand with the oppressed

IIT · Abdullah Hakim Quick

“Whatever we are doing, don't get tired.”

The khateeb, at 16:55

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In one sentence

Humanity’s environmental destruction, political disorder, and media deception demand that Muslims return to taqwa, resist distraction, stand for oppressed people, and transform themselves.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces taqwa as consciousness of Allah, balancing fear and hope.
  2. Connects intensified climate disasters to human corruption of land, sea, and air.
  3. Critiques the collapse of international rules and highlights suffering in Palestine and Sudan.
  4. Warns against distraction and deception through the Dajjal’s alleged forerunners and the five D’s.
  5. Urges continued advocacy, demonstrations, relief support, personal change, and steadfastness.
  6. Closes with prayers for the oppressed, Islamic leadership, mercy, and guidance before the congregational prayer.
Try this week
Renew taqwa by cultivating consciousness of Allah, fear of wrongdoing, and hope in Allah’s mercy.
Fact-check media claims, especially numbers and reports concerning crises.
Continue speaking out and demonstrating for oppressed people.
Support relief agencies assisting suffering communities.
Work on personal change as part of creating broader social change.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 22Warns humanity to fear Allah because the coming Hour will be terrible.
Surah 30Uses corruption on land and sea to argue that human actions produce consequences intended to prompt repentance.
Surah 21Explains that people ignore the nearness of reckoning and become distracted by entertainment.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“All of the vital signs of the earth are flashing red. Everything is flashing red.”
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“The reality is the ongoing genocide in Palestine has continued. It has never stopped.”
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“If we are speaking out. If we are demonstrating. If we are supporting relief agencies. Whatever we are doing, don't get tired.”
IIT · Malvern, ON
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Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Institute of Toronto1630 Neilson Rd, Scarborough, ON M1X 1S3Jumu'ah 1:00 PM · in-person and live onlineKhateebAbdullah Hakim QuickMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at IIT44 khutbahs
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