Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 24, 2025.
Knowledge, faith, and justice serve humanity
“We should be the best in achieving knowledge.”
In one sentence
Islamic civilization depends on beneficial knowledge, faith, good character, and justice, so Muslims today must pursue excellence and use their abilities to serve humanity.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Contrasts historical conflict between science and religion with Islam's integration of knowledge and faith.
- Defines beneficial knowledge broadly and connects it to continuing reward after death.
- Presents faith, character, and divinely grounded justice as essential complements to knowledge.
- Uses stories of impartial judgment to illustrate justice across religious and social boundaries.
- Calls Muslims to excel in learning, maintain faith, practice honesty, and stand for justice.
- Encourages contributions to Canada and humanity while praying for suffering communities in Palestine and Syria.
Try this week
Study diligently and pursue excellence in whatever field you choose.
Maintain faith and keep working rather than passively waiting for provision.
Practice honesty, trustworthiness, good character, and repentance after mistakes.
Stand for justice and truth regardless of who is involved.
Contribute positively to Canada and to the wider service of humanity.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The person who is alim in the deen also can excel in the science. The person who is excelling in the science can excel in the deen.”
“But use it to serve humanity. Don't use it to kill humanity. Am I right? Use it to spread justice. Use it to bring khair, not to bring evil. Am I right?”
“As a Muslim, we should be a top student. Am I right? We should be the best in achieving knowledge.”
“Stand for justice. As-Saddaf al-Amin. Stand for the truth. Stand for justice. Regardless, say it is to whom, with whom, we stand only for justice.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today's khutbah said that a strong Muslim civilization needs more than knowledge: it also needs faith, good character, and justice. The speaker urged us to seek beneficial knowledge in every field and use it to serve humanity, not harm it. He reminded us that Muslims should be trustworthy and stand for fairness even when it is difficult or when the person involved is not Muslim. We were encouraged to become excellent students and contributors to Canada and to pray for people suffering in Palestine and Syria.
- What is one skill you could use this week to help someone else?
- What does being a trustworthy Muslim look like at school or work?
- When is it difficult to stand for justice, and what could help you do it?
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