16:57 So this should at…23:39 You tell me you don't…24:48 But for you and I,…
GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 3, 2026.

Use life's blessings before they fade

Toronto Islamic Centre

“Alhamdulillah I can at least pray by putting my face on the ground.”

The khateeb, at 16:57

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In one sentence

The khutbah urges listeners to use and appreciate five temporary blessings, youth, health, wealth, free time, and life, before they are lost.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Warns against fake lives and uncritical advice from social media.
  2. Directs listeners to the Qur'an and Sunnah for sincere guidance.
  3. Explains using youth before old age and health before sickness.
  4. Calls for gratitude and responsible use of wealth before poverty.
  5. Challenges wasted free time and urges using life before death.
  6. Concludes with prayer and mosque announcements about programs and property-tax needs.
Try this week
Use youth, health, wealth, free time, and life for worship before they diminish.
Show gratitude for health through worship, including prayer and sujood when able.
Audit gaming and phone use, then prioritize Qur'an, family, spouse, children, and the masjid.
Practice gratitude for existing blessings instead of defining oneself by what is lacking.
Turn cell phones off before prayer.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 4:1Opening reminder about human creation, family ties, and accountability before Allah.
Quran 33:70-71Opening exhortation to fear Allah and speak rightly.
Surah 1Recited in the prayer.
Surah 87Recited in the prayer, emphasizing remembrance and the lasting Hereafter.
Surah 88Recited in the prayer, contrasting ultimate consequences and accountability.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So this should at least give us a reminder that alhamdulillah I can at least pray by putting my face on the ground.”
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Play from 16:57
“You tell me you don't have free time? Sounds like you're wasting your time. That's it, you're wasting your time.”
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Play from 23:39
“But for you and I, Allah has given us another day, another time.”
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Play from 24:48
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us to be thoughtful about whose advice we follow, including the quiet influence of social media. The khateeb encouraged us to turn to the Qur'an and the Prophet's example for guidance. He shared the reminder to take advantage of five blessings before they change: youth before old age, health before sickness, wealth before poverty, free time before busyness, and life before death. We can show gratitude by worshipping Allah, taking responsibility, and appreciating everyday gifts like breathing and having a home. He also asked us to notice how much time our phones and games take away from family and Qur'an. Every new day Allah gives us is another opportunity to make better choices.

  1. What is one blessing you enjoyed today that you usually forget to thank Allah for?
  2. What responsibility could you take on this week to help our family?
  3. How could we make a little more time together for Qur'an this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Toronto Islamic Centre817 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2G9Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah: 1:30 PM | 2nd Khutbah: 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Toronto Islamic Centre33 khutbahs
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