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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 20, 2026.

Hijrah means leaving sin for Allah

Muslim Neighbour Nexus · Baker Baker

“We desert everything that angers Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and His Prophet and His Messenger.”

The khateeb, at 12:48

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In one sentence

Hijrah is not merely physical migration but a daily commitment to prioritize Allah, renew one’s intentions, abandon wrongdoing, and demonstrate Islam through practical service to society.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Corrects the misconception that hijrah means only moving from one place to another.
  2. Defines hijrah as sacrificing possessions, comfort, and forbidden acts for Allah.
  3. Urges immigrants to Canada to renew their intentions so daily life becomes worship.
  4. Expands da'wah from speech to practical social, economic, educational, and family reforms.
  5. Connects prophetic missions with addressing major social and moral problems.
  6. Encourages fasting Ashura and explains its reported spiritual reward.
Try this week
Renew the intention behind one’s immigration to Canada for Allah’s sake.
Abandon sinful company, income, websites, words, food, and relationships.
Sacrifice some permissible comforts for da'wah, night prayer, and voluntary fasting.
Address community problems through practical projects that benefit Muslims and non-Muslims.
Fast Ashura on the announced date.
Pray shoulder to shoulder, close gaps, and complete the prayer rows.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe Ashura narrative connects the fast with Musa’s deliverance from Pharaoh.
Sahih MuslimFasting Ashura is described as expiating the previous year’s sins.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Which is where we desert everything that angers Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and His Prophet and His Messenger, to the thing that pleases Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Muslim Neighbour Nexus · Mississauga, ON
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“Because this new reprogram intention will transform your immigration. And your daily routines from a habit to a worship.”
Muslim Neighbour Nexus · Mississauga, ON
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“I urge my brothers and sisters. To do that type of fasting. And to get that reward.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that hijrah means more than moving to a new place: it means putting Allah first and moving away from what displeases Him. The khateeb explained that our everyday choices give us opportunities to practice this, including leaving harmful company and forbidden actions. He also encouraged us to give up some comforts willingly to make time for worship and service. He asked us to renew our intentions so that ordinary routines can become acts of worship. Finally, he reminded us that da'wah includes practical help for the problems our neighbors face, whether they are Muslim or non-Muslim.

  1. What is one everyday choice that could help you move closer to Allah this week?
  2. How could you give a school task or household chore an intention that pleases Allah?
  3. What could our family do to help a neighbor and show kindness through action?
Where it was given

The masjid

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