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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 1, 2025.

Islam’s heritage lives through its people

SNMC · Isa Ma

“The true Islamic heritage, the really valuable heritage is people.”

The khateeb, at 5:13

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In one sentence

Islamic heritage is not primarily buildings, artifacts, or institutions but living Muslims whose faith, character, and service embody Islam and pass it to the next generation.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Islamic Heritage Month prompts reflection on Islam’s legacy and impact.
  2. Ibrahim’s prayer and the Prophet Muhammad’s legacy show that people, rather than material structures, are the true heritage.
  3. Stories of Barqa Khan and Professor Liz Jackson illustrate how Muslim character and hospitality can influence others.
  4. Muslims should represent Islam through sincere faith, beautiful character, diligence, and purposeful action.
  5. Parents should invest in Islamic education, while young people should propose solutions to local and global problems.
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Parents should spend time, effort, energy, and money educating their children upon Islam and intentionally shape their character.
Young people should reject an individualistic mindset, identify their resources, and propose projects addressing social problems.
Muslims should seek ways to help people in Sudan, Gaza, Canada, and other communities facing hardship.
Listeners should make dua for the safety, peace, and protection of Sudan’s innocent people.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So Ibrahim is teaching us that the true Islamic heritage, the really valuable heritage is people.”
SNMC · Nepean, ON
Play from 5:13
“The true value of beauty and beauty of this religion lies in every practitioner of this religion.”
SNMC · Nepean, ON
Play from 15:08
“And even if you have to make some sacrifices in your career or in your socialization, spend that effort on your children. It's worth it.”
SNMC · Nepean, ON
Play from 17:53
“Based on what Allah has given you and based on the circumstances around you and based on the resources that you have, what can you do to make this world a better place?”
SNMC · Nepean, ON
Play from 19:52
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For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Islamic heritage is mainly people who believe in Allah, live with purpose, and show beautiful character. Ibrahim asked Allah for descendants who would submit to Him, and the Prophet Muhammad left behind companions who carried Islam through their lives. Parents preserve this heritage by spending time and effort teaching and raising their children with faith and character. Young people should think beyond personal comfort and look for ways to improve their communities and the wider world. The khutbah ends by asking Muslims to think of solutions for suffering people and to make dua for Sudan.

  1. How can our family show the beauty of Islam through our everyday behavior?
  2. What kind of person do you hope to become for the next generation?
  3. What problem in our community could we help solve together?
Where it was given

The masjid

South Nepean Muslim Community3020 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON K2J 4G3Jumu'ah 12:00 PM & 1:15 PMKhateebIsa MaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at SNMC58 khutbahs
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