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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 31, 2026.

A sound heart matters more than appearance

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“It means truly facing Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala with a heart that is sound.”

The khateeb, at 10:42

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In one sentence

Because Allah judges the heart and deeds rather than outward appearance, believers must continually protect, purify, and seek steadfastness for their hearts through Quran, repentance, and good works.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Calls believers to live in submission and awareness of Allah because death is unpredictable.
  2. Explains that spiritual success requires a sound heart, not perfection or outward appearance.
  3. Uses prophetic supplications and teachings to show that hearts can change and need steadfastness.
  4. Describes sin and hypocrisy as diseases that darken the heart and undermine righteous deeds.
  5. Urges self-examination and identifies Quran, prayer, good deeds, and immediate charity as remedies.
  6. Concludes with supplications for forgiveness, steadfastness, and relief for oppressed Muslims.
Try this week
Make regular dua for a steadfast heart.
Examine your inner intentions and check your heart.
Recite Quran and return to Allah’s book for healing.
Increase prayer and other good deeds to polish the heart.
After committing a sin, immediately perform a good deed or give sadaqa.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:102Calls believers to be conscious of Allah and die only in submission.
Quran 26:88-89Argues that a sound heart is what ultimately benefits on Judgment Day.
Quran 83:14Explains that repeated sins can cover and darken the heart.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“a pleasing demeanor to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala does not mean perfection it does not mean perfection it means truly facing Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala with a heart that is sound”
IIT · Malvern, ON
Play from 10:42
“right now that you think you're better than anybody else right now at this moment in a moment Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala can flip it”
IIT · Malvern, ON
Play from 13:25
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Our hearts matter deeply to Allah, and having a sound heart is more important than looking religious or successful on the outside. The khutbah reminded us that even strong believers should ask Allah to keep their hearts steady. Sins can gradually darken the heart, but the cure includes Quran, prayer, good deeds, and honest self-examination. When we make a mistake, we should turn back quickly and follow it with a good deed or charity. We should ask Allah to forgive us and help our hearts remain sincere.

  1. What does a sound heart look like in everyday family life?
  2. What good deed could you do quickly after making a mistake?
  3. How can Quran or prayer help you when your heart feels spiritually weak?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Institute of Toronto1630 Neilson Rd, Scarborough, ON M1X 1S3Jumu'ah 1:00 PM · in-person and live onlineArchiveAll khutbahs at IIT44 khutbahs
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