6:16 If we want to change,…23:11 change starts with us…
Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 24, 2026.

One good step leads to more good

Ottawa Mosque

“All we have to do is take the first step.”

The khateeb, at 6:16

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In one sentence

Change and closeness to Allah begin with one truthful, good step, because good deeds lead to more good while sins lead to more sin.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The imam frames the recurring desire to change and strengthen one's relationship with Allah.
  2. He explains that good deeds make further good deeds easier, while sins create a chain of sins.
  3. He applies this principle to morning worship, fulfilling divine and human rights, and resisting temptation.
  4. He teaches that truthfulness leads to righteousness and Paradise, while lying leads to wickedness and Hell.
  5. He urges listeners to begin changing immediately by telling the truth and following mistakes with good deeds.
Try this week
Begin the day with a good deed such as prayer, wudu, congregational prayer, dhikr, or Quran reading.
Fulfill Allah's rights through tawhid and prayer, and fulfill the rights of family, neighbors, coworkers, and others.
Tell the truth to parents, family members, coworkers, superiors, Muslims, and non-Muslims.
When you commit a sin or mistake, repent and follow it with a good deed.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 62Used to explain gathering for Jumu'ah and going to the remembrance of Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If we want to change, And strengthen our iman, And our relationship with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, All we have to do is take the first step.”
Ottawa Mosque · Ottawa, ON
Play from 6:16
“change starts with us one step towards Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala makes it easy one step the opposite way Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala makes that easy for you”
Ottawa Mosque · Ottawa, ON
Play from 23:11
Where it was given

The masjid

Ottawa Muslim Association (Ottawa Mosque)251 Northwestern Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Y 0M1Jumu'ah 12:30 PM & 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Ottawa Mosque24 khutbahs
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