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Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 3, 2026.

Release resentment to strengthen community

ISNA Canada (ICC)

“Let us sacrifice our egos for the sake of Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 23:29

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In one sentence

Believers should meet hardship with resilience, sacrifice ego and resentment for Allah, and strengthen communal unity.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Connects the Prophet's perseverance in Makkah with believers' family and community hardships.
  2. Warns against despair and harmful religiously justified behavior, using the Prophet's opposition from Abu Lahab.
  3. Uses Surah al-Duha to reassure those experiencing spiritual darkness and encourage care for vulnerable people.
  4. Draws from hijrah and hardship-with-ease teachings to call for sacrificing ego and resentment.
  5. Concludes by emphasizing unity through prayer, masjid-building, and communal solidarity.
Try this week
Examine how you treat family members and stop harsh or aggressive behavior justified in the name of Islam.
Continue praying and staying connected to the masjid despite conflicts with an imam or board.
Choose one resentment, wrong, or ego-driven attachment to release for Allah's sake.
Remain resilient during hardship and actively strengthen unity in the family and community.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 93Used to reassure the Prophet that Allah had not abandoned him and to encourage care for orphans and those in need.
Surah 111Used to illustrate Abu Lahab's hostile opposition to the Prophet despite their family relationship.
Surah 94Used to teach that hardship is accompanied by ease and should be met with sacrifice and patience.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Yeah, you're not praying for that imam You're not praying for that board You're going to pray for yourself And your job is to be united”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
Play from 18:03
“Let us sacrifice Our egos For the sake of Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
Play from 23:29
“Today We will sacrifice One wrong Or one thing We're holding in our heart For whatever reason Against someone For the sake of Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
Play from 24:14
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah focused on resilience, sacrifice, and unity through the example of the Prophet’s life and migration. The khateeb reminded us to keep hoping in Allah’s mercy when we face hardship, including hurt from people close to us. He also asked us to look honestly at how we treat our families, because harsh words and actions can cause deep pain. He encouraged us to sacrifice our pride and take a step toward letting go of a wrong we are holding in our hearts for Allah’s sake. Finally, he described the early Muslims building the masjid together and encouraged us to strengthen our community through worship, goodness, and unity.

  1. How could we make our words at home gentler this week?
  2. What could our family do together to help our community?
Where it was given

The masjid

ISNA Canada, Islamic Centre of Canada2200 South Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5J 2M4Jumu'ah Two services · 1:00 PM, 3:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ISNA Canada (ICC)124 khutbahs
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