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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2026.

A sound heart returns to Allah

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“You will commit sin from time to time but as long as you do then go back to Allah.”

The khateeb, at 26:43

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In one sentence

The khutbah's central claim is that salvation depends on cultivating a sound, responsive heart through gratitude, worship, repentance, and remembrance of Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Begins by urging taqwa and gratitude for Allah's blessings.
  2. Explains that spiritual health depends on using the heart, eyes, ears, and reason properly.
  3. Warns that refusing revelation leads to heedlessness and regret in the Hereafter.
  4. Calls listeners to examine their prayers, Quran recitation, and use of time.
  5. Teaches repentance, prayer, and good deeds after committing sins.
  6. Concludes by describing dhikr as the path to a tranquil heart returning peacefully to Allah.
Try this week
Check the five daily prayers, especially Fajr with the imam, and avoid combining prayers without a valid reason.
Read and recite from the Mushaf regularly rather than limiting worship to Jumu'ah and Eid.
After sinning, remember Allah immediately, pray two rak'ahs, seek forgiveness, repent, and follow the sin with a good deed.
Maintain regular dhikr, including tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, takbir, and seeking Allah's help.
Ask Allah for a remembering tongue, a humble heart, and accepted deeds.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 67Used to show that the people of Hell regret failing to listen and reason.
Surah 7Used to warn that unused hearts, eyes, and ears make people like animals or worse.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You may just give yourself excuses. You know what? We live in a country where everything is money.”
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“you will commit sin from time to time but as long as you do then go back to Allah”
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“that's all you need to do in order for you to gain the heart of mutma'an tranquility a full tranquility”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that our hearing, sight, understanding, and every other blessing come from Allah and should lead us to gratitude. The khateeb encouraged us to examine our hearts by looking honestly at our prayers, our connection with the Quran, and how we use our time. He explained that a healthy heart listens to Allah’s guidance, remembers the Hereafter, and does not become completely absorbed in worldly success. We will still make mistakes, but we should quickly return to Allah with repentance, prayer, and good deeds. Regular remembrance of Allah helps the heart become peaceful and prepares us for a good return to Him.

  1. What is one blessing from Allah that you noticed today, and how could you show gratitude for it?
  2. What is one small habit that could help your heart stay connected to Allah this week?
  3. When you make a mistake, what can help you remember to return to Allah quickly?
Where it was given

The masjid

Ottawa Islamic Centre and Assalam Mosque100-2335 St-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1G 5G6Jumu'ah Iqamah 1:30 PM & 3:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Assalam Mosque14 khutbahs
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