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Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2026.

Knowing Allah should guide what we seek

Calgary Imambargah · Hadi Hassan RIzvi

“If we know everything, but we don't know even the basics of our religion, that is the irony.”

The khateeb, at 42:47

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In one sentence

True religious knowledge begins with knowing Allah, and that recognition should guide what knowledge we seek, how we manage worldly attachments, and how we trust Allah during hardship.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The sermon opens with Dua e Nudba, invoking the Prophet’s family and longing for Imam al-Mahdi’s justice.
  2. It teaches that recognition of Allah is the foundation of religion and should precede irrelevant information.
  3. It explains paired virtues: loving Allah’s friends, rejecting evil, detaching from dunya, prioritizing the akhirah, and protecting one’s faith.
  4. It urges generosity with worldly resources while remaining firm against sin, falsehood, and religious compromise.
  5. A second sermon uses the story of Yusuf to teach reliance on Allah during job, health, and personal crises.
  6. The khutbah closes with encouragement toward taqwa, remembrance, trust in Allah, and salawat.
Try this week
Prioritize learning the basics of faith and knowledge of Allah over gossip and irrelevant information.
Love Allah, the Prophet, and Ahlul Bayt while rejecting Satan, destructive desires, oppression, and falsehood.
Practice zuhd by refusing to let possessions, status, titles, or reputation control you.
Be generous with money, time, family support, visiting the sick, and helping people in need.
Be courageous in worship and avoid sinful gatherings, backbiting, gossip, and religious compromise.
Trust Allah during job loss, illness, and uncertainty instead of becoming restless or despairing.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If we know everything, but we don't know even the basics of our religion, that is the irony.”
Calgary Imambargah · Southeast Calgary, AB
Play from 42:47
“Zahid is that you yourself are not owned by anything.”
Calgary Imambargah · Southeast Calgary, AB
Play from 55:11
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For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that the most important knowledge is recognizing Allah, and that worldly learning should support that recognition. It taught us to love Allah, His friends, and the oppressed, while resisting falsehood and harmful desires. Zuhd does not mean owning nothing; it means not allowing anything to own our hearts, and never selling our souls for worldly rewards. The story of Yusuf showed that trusting Allah is a sign of true recognition, because Allah does not forget us even in difficult circumstances. We can act on this message by seeking beneficial knowledge, protecting our deen, helping others generously, and turning to Allah with confidence.

  1. What is one kind of knowledge that helps you become a better person or remember Allah?
  2. What is something you enjoy that you should be careful not to let control you?
  3. When you feel worried, what can help you remember that Allah has not forgotten you?
Where it was given

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Hussaini Association of Calgary (Calgary Imambargah)4755 34 St SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3B3KhateebHadi Hassan RIzviMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Calgary Imambargah20 khutbahs
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