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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 24, 2025.

Truth demands learning history and resisting oppression

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“The knowledge of the past should inform us about our present situation today.”

The khateeb, at 22:24

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In one sentence

Taqwa and truthful, action-aligned solidarity require Muslims to learn Indigenous and Palestinian histories, recognize ongoing colonial oppression, and encourage principled leadership while supporting the oppressed.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The khateeb defines taqwa and sidq as truthful speech, intentions, conduct, and spiritual sincerity.
  2. He connects truthfulness to learning Canada's Indigenous history and understanding how the past shapes the present and future.
  3. He describes colonization, Indigenous dispossession, residential schools, genocide, and the breaking of treaties.
  4. He draws parallels between colonialism in Canada and the situation in Palestine, while mentioning Sudan's neglected suffering.
  5. He calls Muslims and their leaders to recognize the truth, remain steadfast, and respond responsibly.
  6. The khutbah closes with prayers for oppressed Muslims, righteous leadership, and protection for communities and sacred places.
Try this week
Surround yourself with truthful people and align your speech, intentions, and actions.
Study Indigenous history in Canada and connect knowledge of the past to present responsibility.
Recognize and remain concerned about oppression affecting Palestine, Sudan, and other Muslim communities.
Encourage Muslim leaders to understand the truth and respond with principled action.
Pray for oppressed communities, righteous leadership, and steadfastness.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 12Used to argue that earlier people's stories contain lessons for reflection.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the knowledge of the past should inform us about our present situation today if the knowledge of the past takes us back and leaves us there then it is useless”
TARIC · Downsview, ON
Play from 22:24
“the masses of the Muslims want to do something we feel something and the leadership is holding us back”
TARIC · Downsview, ON
Play from 34:46
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us to stay conscious of Allah and keep company with truthful people. He explained that truthfulness includes our intentions and actions, as well as our words, and that we should keep our hope in Allah during difficult times. He encouraged us to learn history in ways that help us understand the present and guide our future choices. Reflecting on the suffering of Indigenous peoples in Canada, he drew parallels with Palestinian suffering and urged listeners to recognize injustice and learn from broken promises. He also called attention to Sudan and prayed for children, women, and leadership that would guide people from darkness into light.

  1. What is one way you could put truthful words into action this week?
  2. What would you like to learn about the Indigenous peoples of the place where we live?
  3. When news makes you sad, what helps you keep hope in Allah and care for others?
Where it was given

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