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Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2021.

Muslims should strive for Jannah

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“Striving means that you have long-term goals.”

The khateeb, at 5:18

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In one sentence

Because Islam calls believers to seek Jannah and rewards what they strive toward, Muslims of every age should pursue ambitious, God-directed goals with persistence.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Contrasts ordinary actions with sustained striving and the greater reward of the Hereafter.
  2. Argues that seeking Jannah and al-Firdaws requires Muslims of every age to dream ambitiously.
  3. Warns that comfort, screens, social media, and gaming can erode youth ambition.
  4. Reframes qadr as a great divine possibility that people choose to fulfill.
  5. Closes by urging Muslims to recover ambition and strive toward meaningful goals.
Try this week
Dream big and set long-term goals oriented toward Jannah and al-Firdaws.
Ask Allah for al-Firdaws al-A'la.
Keep striving through setbacks and refuse to give up.
Reduce excessive time spent on screens, social media, and video games.
Choose to fulfill your potential by spreading goodness and caring for the world.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 17:19-21Contrasts striving for the Hereafter with worldly blessings and emphasizes the Hereafter's greater value.
Quran 53:36-42Argues that each person receives what they strive for and is fully recompensed.
Quran 20:12Uses the account of Musa and the unseen Day of Judgment to reinforce accountability for striving.
Quran 20:15Uses the account of Musa and the unseen Day of Judgment to reinforce accountability for striving.
Quran 28:83Connects the Hereafter's home with avoiding arrogance and corruption.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Striving means that you have long-term goals. In order for there to be the concept of striving or Sari, that means you have to have a long-term goal that you are continuously working towards achieving.”
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“Because in order for you to be a Muslim, in order for you to achieve in Islam, you have to want Jannah. What is larger than Jannah?”
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“As long as I dream big, then it can happen. It will only not happen if I don't dream of it. That's when whatever it is that I'm looking for won't happen.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that Islam asks us to aim high, especially for Jannah and al-Firdaws. The speaker explained that Allah rewards not only isolated good deeds but also the sincere, sustained striving behind a meaningful goal. He encouraged every age group to resist a life consumed by screens and comfort, and to learn from the Prophet and his companions, who held onto large visions through hardship. He also presented qadr as Allah's gift of a great possibility while leaving us responsible for choosing whether to pursue it. At home, we can turn one big hope into a small, steady act of worship, learning, service, or courage.

  1. What is one big goal you would love to pursue for Allah's sake?
  2. What screen habit could you change to make more time for that goal?
  3. When something feels hard, what would help you keep striving instead of giving up?
Where it was given

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Muslim Wellness Centre990 Gainsborough Rd, London, ON N6H 5L4
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