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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 3, 2025.

Earn the Imam’s trust through daily conduct

Masumeen · Jaffer H. Jaffer

“The way we earn status with the Imam of our time is not after he returns, but it's now.”

The khateeb, at 4:37

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In one sentence

Faithful Shia Muslims should earn the Imam’s trust through present conduct, maintain steady prayer in all circumstances, and guide children toward joyful Islamic traditions.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reviews Muhammad bin Uthman’s 37-year deputyship and his trustworthiness.
  2. Explains Husayn bin Ruh’s appointment and exemplary discretion in protecting the Imam.
  3. Urges listeners to honor trustworthy spiritual figures and cultivate loyalty now.
  4. Calls for consistent prayer and remembrance during both crises and ordinary times.
  5. Discusses parental responsibility regarding Halloween and imitation of other traditions.
  6. Encourages families to make Islamic celebrations joyful and attractive for children.
Try this week
Build trustworthiness and loyalty to the Imam through conduct practiced now.
Keep prayer and dua consistent even when personal or global crises subside.
Honor and protect spiritually trustworthy people within the community.
Guide children away from Halloween and explain that parents are responsible for their religious formation.
Replace trick-or-treating with family outings and make Ghadeer, Mubahila, Fitr, and Adha joyful celebrations.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 103Closing recitation used to emphasize faith, righteous deeds, truth, and patience.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The way we earn status with the Imam of our time is not after he returns, but it's now. How do we conduct ourselves?”
Masumeen · Brampton, ON
Play from 4:37
“However, Abu al-Qasim, even if the Imam were under the hem of his garment and he were being cut into pieces with scissors, he would not lift them and tell them where the Imam was.”
Masumeen · Brampton, ON
Play from 11:56
“We should not be an example of such people. That when things are difficult, we call out to the Imam, we pray to the Imam, we pray to Allah.”
Masumeen · Brampton, ON
Play from 17:47
“The more we can make Islam exciting for our children, the less they will desire what others desire because then they will appreciate our culture and our traditions.”
Masumeen · Brampton, ON
Play from 25:26
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that trustworthiness and loyalty to the Imam are built through our choices today, not only after his return. It reminds us to keep praying and remembering Allah during peaceful times as well as during crises. Parents have a responsibility to guide children, even when children do not immediately understand or like every decision. Instead of Halloween activities, families can create joyful alternatives and make Islamic celebrations exciting and meaningful. Honoring good people and strengthening our own faith helps preserve a healthy community.

  1. What does it mean to show trustworthiness before anyone is watching?
  2. How can our family make an Islamic celebration more exciting?
  3. What can we do when we feel disappointed by a parent’s decision?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masumeen Islamic Centre7580 Kennedy Road South, Brampton, ON L6W 0A1KhateebJaffer H. JafferMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masumeen84 khutbahs
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