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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 30, 2026.

Dignity comes from living Islam

Abu Huraira

“We need to change our situation first.”

The khateeb, at 26:30

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In one sentence

Muslim dignity and communal influence come from living Islam sincerely, serving others, and contributing to society rather than relying on ancestry, wealth, or status.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The speaker emphasizes attentive Friday worship and the reward for listening to the khutbah.
  2. History is presented as a source of lessons about human ambition, dignity, and civilizational success.
  3. Umar ibn al-Khattab's humility in Jerusalem illustrates that honor comes through Islam.
  4. Muslims are urged to enjoin good, forbid evil, strengthen faith, and excel in their professions.
  5. The khutbah calls Muslims to contribute skills and resources to masajid and communities.
  6. Personal, family, and local reform are presented as prerequisites for meaningful global change.
Try this week
Perform wudu, attend Jumu'ah, and listen attentively without distractions.
Enjoin good and forbid evil with proper manners, even without a formal religious role.
Seek knowledge and take concrete steps to strengthen belief in Allah.
Contribute expertise, soft skills, time, or service to the masjid and community.
Begin change with personal, family, and local improvement before pursuing broader global causes.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We were the lowest The most humiliated Of the people Not just Lam yaqul Lakhna kunna adhalla We were the lowest Bottom of the barrel Fa'a'azzana allahu bil-islam”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 15:15
“Your accolades Your titles Your accomplishments Your position In the community That is all nice But all of those titles And accolades Are useless If you're not using it”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 18:46
“Every single one of us here We can enjoy the good You don't need a pulpit You don't need a mic You don't need a beard”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 20:19
“We need to change Our situation first We need to change On a personal level Family, society And then we can make A global change”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 26:30
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that lasting dignity does not come from wealth, ancestry, clothing, or public status, but from living Islam and being useful through it. Umar ibn al-Khattab's humility on entering Jerusalem illustrates this lesson. Every Muslim is encouraged to enjoin good, forbid evil, strengthen faith, and contribute skills, not only money, to the masjid and wider community. The speaker says meaningful change begins with ourselves, our families, and our local communities before it reaches global concerns. We can carry our Muslim identity with confidence while serving others with wisdom and proper manners.

  1. What does it mean to get honor through Islam instead of possessions or popularity?
  2. What good could you encourage or help with this week?
  3. What skill or time could you share with your masjid or community?
Where it was given

The masjid

Abu Huraira Center270 Yorkland Blvd, North York, ON M2J 5C9Jumu'ah 1:30 PM and 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Abu Huraira66 khutbahs
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