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General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Lasting happiness comes from turning to Allah

ISNA Canada (ICC)

“We start our day with gratitude because that is the mindset you want to start your day off with.”

The khateeb, at 32:20

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In one sentence

Lasting happiness is found not in wealth or comparison but in attaching the heart to Allah through istighfar after sin, patience in trials, and gratitude for blessings.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The new Islamic year prompts reflection on whether happiness comes from wealth or comparison.
  2. The speaker introduces three keys to happiness: istighfar after sin, patience during trials, and gratitude during blessings.
  3. Istighfar requires remorse, repentance, and verbal seeking of forgiveness, and brings protection, mercy, and Allah's love.
  4. Patience permits sadness, rejects abuse, and requires taking appropriate practical action while restraining harmful reactions.
  5. Gratitude begins each morning, recognizes blessings that were never requested, and especially appreciates Islam, health, and life.
  6. The khutbah closes by urging listeners to practice all three keys throughout the new year.
Try this week
After a sin, leave it, feel remorse, change course, and say astaghfirullah.
During trials, turn to Allah, allow sadness, avoid harmful reactions, and take practical means.
If facing abuse, remove yourself from it rather than treating endurance as required patience.
Begin each morning with the waking supplication and conscious gratitude.
Notice blessings you did not ask for, especially faith, health, and life, and thank Allah for them.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The first key of happiness is making istighfar during the time of sin.”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
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“We start our day with gratitude because that is the mindset you want to start your day off with.”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
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“The recognition of the greatest blessing that anyone can have in this life is Islam.”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that happiness grows within us through our relationship with Allah, rather than through comparing what we have with other people. He shared three keys: seeking forgiveness when we sin, being patient during hardship, and being grateful for blessings. When we make a mistake, we can turn back to Allah, ask His forgiveness, and work to change our ways. Patience allows room for sadness and includes taking action to seek help and protect ourselves from harm. Beginning our day with gratitude helps us notice Allah's gifts, including life, health, and faith, which we can easily take for granted.

  1. What is one blessing you enjoyed today that you usually forget to notice?
  2. When something upsets you, what could help you pause and choose a kind response?
  3. What could you do to make things right after a mistake?
Where it was given

The masjid

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