2:40 it is actually about…14:59 Stop being apologetic.…
Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2026.

Islam must be lived, not merely defended

Baitul Aman Mosque · Saleheen Kaderi

“It is actually about complete and unconditional surrender to the will of Allah.”

The khateeb, at 2:40

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In one sentence

Muslims should stop trying to defend Islam through apologetic scientific or rational arguments and instead seek deep knowledge, live Islam through surrender to Allah and justice, and remain patient under tests.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Critiques apologetic attempts to prove Islam through science, logic, and selective Quranic arguments.
  2. Defines Islam as complete surrender to Allah across every area of life.
  3. Uses Moses, Pharaoh, and Quranic examples to argue that evidence alone does not create faith.
  4. Urges Muslims to live Islam rather than merely defend it.
  5. Calls for belief in the unseen, acceptance of difficult teachings, charity, and justice.
  6. Concludes with a call to deep Quran and Sunnah study, patience, and steadfastness.
Try this week
Stop trying to prove Islam through selective scientific or rational arguments.
Live Islam consistently in personal, family, workplace, social, and public life.
Study the Quran and Sunnah deeply and critically.
Practice patience and steadfastness during tests.
Give charity, even in small amounts, and offer good words or a smile.
Remain quiet during the khutbah and do not distract others.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to emphasize that Islamic faith includes believing in realities that cannot be directly seen.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“it is actually about complete and unconditional surrender to the will of Allah .”
Baitul Aman Mosque · Toronto, ON
Play from 2:40
“Stop being apologetic. Try to understand what Islam is and try to live it.”
Baitul Aman Mosque · Toronto, ON
Play from 14:59
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb encouraged us to respond to Islamophobia by understanding and living Islam, rather than becoming absorbed in proving ourselves to others. He described Islam as surrendering to Allah's will in every part of life, including our families, work, and relationships. He emphasized establishing justice and giving charity, reminding us that even good words and a smile can be gifts. He also urged us to study the Qur'an and Sunnah deeply instead of assuming we already know enough. His closing reminder was to meet life's tests with patience, perseverance, and steadfast faith.

  1. Who could you offer a kind word or a smile to tomorrow?
  2. What is something about Islam you would like us to learn together?
Where it was given

The masjid

Baitul Aman Mosque3114 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON M1L 1B1Jumu'ah "There are two jumah services every Friday, one with a Bengali khutbah at 1:30 PM and one with an English khutbah that begins at 2:40 PM"KhateebSaleheen KaderiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Baitul Aman Mosque55 khutbahs
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