5:25 Consultation is very…6:48 That's the spirit…7:46 The true believer does…16:14 He used his wealth in…
Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 29, 2026.

True faith calls for sacrifice and service

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“The true believer does not merely admire these signs, but responds to these actions.”

The khateeb, at 7:46

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In one sentence

The khutbah uses Eid al-Adha, Ibrahim’s example, and Uthman’s life to call Muslims toward personal conviction, family consultation, self-accounting, and sacrificial service.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reflects on Eid al-Adha, Hajj, sacrifice, and Ibrahim and Ismail’s willing submission.
  2. Applies Ibrahim’s example to family consultation, personal faith, sincere intention, courage, and legacy.
  3. Uses the end of Dhul-Hijjah for reflection on time, obedience, and accountability.
  4. Retells Uthman’s migrations, generosity, community service, and support for Muslim institutions.
  5. Explains Uthman’s role in compiling Qur’an copies and his selection as caliph.
  6. Concludes by noting Uthman’s assassination will be discussed in a future khutbah, followed by supplication and al-Fatihah.
Try this week
Consult family members, including teenagers, when planning family activities and decisions.
Build personal faith through conviction rather than relying only on inherited religious identity.
Perform sacrifice with sincere intention and readiness to give more for Allah’s sake.
Review the past Islamic year and honestly assess how time was used to obey Allah.
Use personal wealth and resources to support the mosque and wider community.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Consultation is very important with family members, no matter what age.”
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“That's the spirit behind it. That should matter more than just the meat.”
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“The true believer does not merely admire these signs, but responds to these actions.”
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“He used his wealth in obedience to Allah. He was always first to do good.”
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Play from 16:14
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Eid al-Adha reminds us of Ibrahim’s deep trust in Allah and Ismail’s willingness to obey Him. The khutbah says faith should be a personal conviction, not something we inherit only from our family, and that parents should consult children respectfully. It also asks us to look back over the Islamic year and consider whether we used our time well. Uthman’s life is presented as an example of using wealth, service, and leadership for the good of the community and the preservation of the Qur’an.

  1. What is one decision our family could make more consultatively?
  2. What kind of sacrifice can we make this week besides giving money?
  3. How can we use our time and talents to help others?
Where it was given

The masjid

Danforth Islamic Centre3018 A Danforth Ave, East York, ON M4C 1M7Jumu'ah Friday prayers to 1:15 PM, 2:00 PM, and 2:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Danforth Islamic Centre11 khutbahs
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