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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 7, 2025.

Humility matters more than religious status

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“You don't have to be a companion to have a legacy and be an example for those around you.”

The khateeb, at 38:53

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In one sentence

The story of Uwais al-Qarani teaches that humility, sincere prayer, and personal spiritual effort matter more than status, recognition, or scholarly position.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The khutbah introduces Uwais al-Qarani’s humility and reluctance to accept religious status.
  2. Uwais is asked by Umar to pray for him, illustrating mutual prayer and honor among believers.
  3. The speaker emphasizes humility as a foundational quality that shapes the rest of a believer’s character.
  4. Uwais rejects gifts and recognition, choosing to remain among the poor and struggling.
  5. Listeners are urged to focus first on their own repentance, spiritual growth, and God-given abilities.
  6. The khutbah closes with prayers for purification, the oppressed, and Muslims facing hardship.
Try this week
Pray for fellow believers, including people with whom you disagree or struggle.
Set aside time to seek Allah’s forgiveness and make personal dua.
Identify the abilities Allah has given you and use them to strengthen your relationship with Him.
Attend the Quran memorization, tafsir, and Quran completion programs if able.
Support the Durham Region Masjid al-Aqsa expansion by donating if you choose.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 33:56Recited in the closing invocation to support sending peace and blessings upon the Prophet.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“we can differ we can have problems we can have struggles that should never hamper or steer your thoughts and intentions in a negative way”
TARIC · Downsview, ON
Play from 35:16
“Allah will ask me about me first Allah will ask you about you first before Allah asks you about everyone else”
TARIC · Downsview, ON
Play from 37:25
“you don't have to be a companion to have a legacy and be an example for those around you”
TARIC · Downsview, ON
Play from 38:53
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah tells the story of Uwais al-Qarani, a humble believer who was honored even though he was not a famous scholar or companion. His example teaches that sincere worship and good character matter more than public status. We should pray for one another, even when relationships are difficult, and focus first on asking Allah to forgive and improve us. Every person has gifts from Allah and can build a meaningful legacy by using them well. The message closes by asking Allah to purify our hearts and help suffering Muslims around the world.

  1. What is one way you can show humility at school or at home this week?
  2. When might praying for someone be difficult, and what could help?
  3. What gift do you think Allah has given you to develop?
Where it was given

The masjid

TARIC Islamic Centre99 Beverly Hills Drive, Toronto, ON M3L 1A2ArchiveAll khutbahs at TARIC39 khutbahs
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