GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, May 3, 2026.
Do not take religious blessings for granted
“Are we taking our deen for granted?”
In one sentence
Muslims should recognize and preserve their religious blessings through gratitude, exemplary conduct, wise invitation, and carrying Jumu'ah's message into daily life.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens by acknowledging how overwhelming world events can feel and urging gratitude for existing blessings.
- Uses nearby Quebec restrictions as a warning against taking religious freedoms in Ontario and Canada for granted.
- Draws on the Prophet's early fear and Surah al-Muddathir to frame the responsibility of conveying Islam.
- Uses Muslim history in Portugal and al-Andalus to emphasize positive public presence and influence.
- Urges Muslims to embody Islam visibly, kindly, and without judging non-Muslims.
- Closes by calling listeners to leave Jumu'ah changed and share at least one lesson with their families.
Try this week
Come early for Jumu'ah and bring the men and boys of the household.
Share at least one takeaway from the khutbah with your family.
Use each takbir in prayer as a reminder to turn the mind and heart back to Allah.
Invite others toward Islam with wisdom and kind words instead of judging them.
Maintain a clean, exemplary outward appearance that reflects Islamic values.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 74Frames the duty to rise, revere Allah, purify one's outward conduct, and convey the message.
Quran 51:56Supports the claim that humans and jinn were created to worship Allah.
Quran 16:125Supports inviting others with wisdom and kind words rather than judgment.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“are we taking our deen for granted? Are we taking the blessings of Allah that are upon us living here in Ontario?”
“Come for Jumu'ah knowing that it's going to change you. And leave from Jumu'ah changed as in Salatul Jumu'ah. Changed as a better person.”
“I will return home and give them the message of the khutbah, even if it is just one bullet point that you remember from the khutbah.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah begins by acknowledging how heavy world events can feel, then reminds us to notice and thank Allah for the freedoms and blessings we have. Nearby restrictions in Quebec are used as a warning not to take the ability to practice Islam for granted. The speaker calls Muslims to preserve those blessings by showing Islam through clean conduct, kindness, wisdom, and a positive public presence. Jumu'ah should change us, so we should leave ready to act well and share at least one lesson with our families.
- What blessing do you sometimes forget to thank Allah for?
- How can we show good character at school, work, or in public?
- What one lesson from today's khutbah would you share with someone else?
Where it was given
The masjid
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