Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 24, 2026.
The shahadah must shape daily life
“We never think about the creator.”
In one sentence
The shahadah must be lived as a binding covenant through knowledge, certainty, sincerity, love, submission, da'wah, and responsible community engagement.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Taqwa is the believer’s true provision for the journey to Allah.
- The shahadah is a covenant and requires more than verbal repetition.
- Knowledge, certainty, truthfulness, and sincerity protect the testimony from ignorance, doubt, and shirk.
- Love, acceptance, and submission to Allah and the Sunnah complete faithful belief.
- Every Muslim should share Islam through daily conduct and intentional da'wah.
- Canadian Muslims should participate civically, vote, and help protect their families and community.
Try this week
Learn the meaning and conditions of the shahadah, including knowledge of Allah and the Prophet.
Make daily choices for Allah’s pleasure and follow the Sunnah.
Share Islam with neighbors, colleagues, and others through words and conduct.
Vote in Canadian civic elections, including school-board and trustee races, and seek trustworthy representatives.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:197Taqwa is described as the best provision for life’s journey.
Quran 47:19Knowledge that Allah alone is worthy of worship is presented as the first condition of the testimony.
Sahih MuslimKnowing that there is no deity but Allah is linked to entering Paradise.
Sahih al-BukhariA sincere testimony of faith is linked to protection from Hell.
Quran 18:110Sincere worship without associating partners is used to explain ikhlas.
Quran 3:31Following and submitting to the Prophet are used to explain love and acceptance.
Quran 4:65Following and submitting to the Prophet are used to explain love and acceptance.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“You have the best way of life. And you have the best book. And you let me live for many years. Not knowing about it.”
“And we never think about the creator. We never think that our way of life. all of it should be a da'wah way.”
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