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Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 27, 2025.

A blessed life is measured by what you do

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“They spend their lives according to the commandments of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 7:59

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In one sentence

A blessed life is measured not by its length but by how faithfully and productively it is spent seeking Allah's pleasure through knowledge, good deeds, and service.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Contrasts long lives with few achievements and short lives rich in blessings, citing Ibn al-Ata Sikandari.
  2. Illustrates barakah through the Prophet Muhammad's 23-year mission and examples of Isa, Yahya, Umar, Mu'adh, and Sa'd.
  3. Presents Imam al-Nawawi's disciplined study, books, and enduring legacy.
  4. Applies these examples by urging listeners to dedicate their actions to Allah and value every moment.
  5. Warns against wasting time on entertainment, talk shows, politics, and social media.
  6. Urges learning and teaching Islam, living sincerely, asking for barakah, and praying for Muslims in Gaza and elsewhere.
Try this week
Dedicate actions to Allah's pleasure and seek sincerity.
Reduce time spent on futile programs, talk shows, politics, and social media.
Learn Islamic teachings and begin teaching what you learn.
Ask Allah regularly for barakah, guidance, and the ability to do good deeds.
Pray for Muslims suffering in Gaza, Palestine, and elsewhere.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But there are some lives, they are very, very short in duration, but very rich in blessings.”
Al Huda Institute · Mississauga, ON
Play from 5:45
“Because these people, they spend their lives according to the commandments of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. Making Him happy, seeking His pleasure, and indulging themselves in good deeds.”
Al Huda Institute · Mississauga, ON
Play from 7:59
“I shall die, but whatever I have written down, she'll remain forever.”
Al Huda Institute · Mississauga, ON
Play from 17:11
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that a life is blessed not because it is long, but because it is filled with sincere worship, useful knowledge, and good deeds. The speaker points to prophets, companions, and Imam al-Nawawi as people who used limited time to leave lasting benefit. He asks us to stop wasting precious moments on empty entertainment, talk shows, politics, and social media. We should learn Islam, teach what we learn, and make our actions for Allah's pleasure. The khutbah closes with prayers for forgiveness, blessing, and help for Muslims suffering in Gaza, Palestine, and elsewhere.

  1. What is one distraction you could reduce this week?
  2. What beneficial thing could you learn and teach someone else?
  3. What would make your time feel more blessed?
Where it was given

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