3:43 Because he knows time…12:37 Beneficial knowledge…20:19 You need to learn…
Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 11, 2025.

Seek knowledge to draw near Allah

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“Aqeedah is your capital; without capital, you can't start a business.”

The khateeb, at 20:19

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In one sentence

Drawing near to Allah requires using our limited time to seek beneficial religious knowledge from qualified teachers and then embodying it through correct worship, humility, and daily practice.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Time is precious and death makes purposeful use of every moment urgent.
  2. Seeking necessary knowledge is obligatory and protects worship from being incorrect or rejected.
  3. Religious knowledge should be learned through qualified teachers and a trustworthy scholarly tradition.
  4. Beneficial knowledge produces humility, awe of Allah, and good character rather than arrogance.
  5. Muslims should learn aqeedah, worship, inward purification, and practical fiqh for life responsibilities.
  6. The khutbah closes by urging listeners to seek beneficial knowledge and act upon it.
Try this week
Use time intentionally and take advantage of opportunities to draw nearer to Allah.
Seek obligatory religious knowledge, beginning with aqeedah and sound inward and outward worship.
Study with qualified teachers rather than relying solely on internet sources.
Learn the causes and cures of inward sins such as hasad and kibr.
Study the fiqh relevant to business, marriage, and everyday conduct, then apply it.
Ask Allah for beneficial knowledge and act upon what you learn.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimUsed to argue that seeking necessary knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Because he knows time is short We don't have a long time that we're on earth”
SNMC · Nepean, ON
Play from 3:43
“Beneficial knowledge brothers and sisters Is all knowledge That will benefit you in the grave On the day of judgment And raise your degree in Jannah”
SNMC · Nepean, ON
Play from 12:37
“You need to learn first and foremost Aqeedah Because Aqeedah tul mar'i ra'sul man Aqeedah correct Aqeedah is your capital Without capital you can't start a business”
SNMC · Nepean, ON
Play from 20:19
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Yama reminded us that our time is a precious gift and that seeking knowledge is a way to draw closer to Allah. We need to learn our beliefs, how to worship properly, and the responsibilities that come with our daily lives. He encouraged us to learn from teachers who can correct our mistakes and help us grow in humility and good character. Learning also means caring for our hearts by developing sincerity and working on envy and pride. He reminded us that beneficial knowledge should lead us to act, stand in awe of Allah, and treat others with humility.

  1. What is one thing about our faith you would like us to learn together this week?
  2. When has someone helped you understand something you thought you already knew?
  3. How could something you learn help you be kinder to someone tomorrow?
Where it was given

The masjid

South Nepean Muslim Community3020 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON K2J 4G3Jumu'ah 12:00 PM & 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at SNMC58 khutbahs
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