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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 7, 2025.

A sincere dua begins with total dependence

IIT · Abdool Hamid

“Allah the Exalted will not disappoint brothers and sisters because His promise is the truth.”

The khateeb, at 19:08

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In one sentence

A sincere one-on-one with Allah means exposing our real needs, relying on Him completely, and trusting His truthful promise of help.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Distinguishes heartfelt, honest dua from merely repeating a familiar formula.
  2. Urges listeners to admit total dependence on Allah and trust His promise of help.
  3. Encourages asking Allah for guidance, food security, clothing, and relief from personal burdens.
  4. Sends blessings upon the Messenger and prays for oppressed Muslims across many regions.
  5. Concludes with congregational prayer and announcements for the winter dinner and tafsir session.
Try this week
Make personal dua by naming genuine needs and worries, including guidance, food security, clothing, and relief.
Send peace and blessings upon the Messenger of Allah.
Attend the annual winter dinner on December 25 at the Scarborough Convention Center and support its charitable fundraising.
Attend the tafsir session at IIT on Saturday, November 8, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 33:56Used to support sending peace and blessings upon the Messenger.
Quran 87:1-10Recited during the prayer segment.
Quran 1:1-7Recited in prayer, including reliance on Allah and asking for guidance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“we need to get down to exactly how we feel and bear our souls or our hearts as we say to Allah demonstrate our need and dependency for Him”
IIT · Malvern, ON
Play from 18:26
“we have not reached that point where we totally say to Him oh lord that's it I have nowhere else to turn only to you”
IIT · Malvern, ON
Play from 19:00
“when we get to that point Allah the Exalted will not disappoint brothers and sisters because His promise is the truth”
IIT · Malvern, ON
Play from 19:08
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that a one-on-one conversation with Allah is more than repeating a familiar dua. We should speak honestly about what we need, admit our dependence, and trust that Allah will not disappoint those who turn to Him. We can ask Him for guidance, food security, clothing, and help with whatever is troubling us. He also encouraged us to send blessings upon the Prophet and remember oppressed Muslims in our duas. Families can keep this connection alive through sincere prayer, community support, and continued learning.

  1. What is one worry you would like to bring honestly to Allah?
  2. When have you felt dependent on Allah for help?
  3. How can we remember people suffering in our duas?
Where it was given

The masjid

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