Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 28, 2026.

Stay guided while awaiting divine justice

In one sentence

Through remembrance of Allah, loyalty to Prophet Muhammad and the Ahl al-Bayt, sincere repentance, Qur'an, prayer, and good deeds, believers can remain guided and prepare for the hereafter while awaiting divine justice through Imam al-Mahdi.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with al-Fatihah and Du'a Nudba, praising Allah and recounting the guidance of Prophet Muhammad, Ali, and the Ahl al-Bayt.
  2. Expresses longing for the absent Imam and asks for steadfastness, intercession, mercy, and the return of divine justice.
  3. Warns that worldly life is temporary and urges repentance, taqwa, good deeds, and preparation before death.
  4. Calls listeners to certainty in faith, frequent salawat, remembrance, and regular Qur'an reading, including a nightly practice.
  5. Uses Qur'anic reminders about divine mercy, sincere repentance, mortality, Friday prayer, and choosing Allah's reward over distraction and commerce.
  6. Closes with the Jumu'ah prayer, supplication for Imam al-Hujjah, and salutations to Muhammad and his family.
Try this week
Repent sincerely to Allah and seek forgiveness rather than despairing of divine mercy.
Attend Friday prayer and leave distracting trade or entertainment when its call comes.
Read or recite Qur'an regularly, including a nightly reading or remembrance practice.
Increase salawat upon Muhammad and his family and remember Allah frequently.
Turn belief into concrete good deeds and prepare for death instead of postponing action.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 33:33Supports the special purity and status of the Ahl al-Bayt.
Quran 103:1-3Connects salvation with faith, righteous action, truth, and patience.
Quran 39:53Offers hope in Allah's mercy and encourages sincere repentance.
Quran 62:9-11Urges believers to prioritize Friday prayer and remembrance over trade and distraction.
Quran 63:1-10Warns against hypocrisy, worldly distraction, and delaying charitable action.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Ana madinatw'l-ilm, wa 'Ali bâbw'ha. Ffaman arad ymdîn a'l-hikm, ffali'atihâ min bâbw'ha.”
HUSAINIYAH MASJID AND · Toronto, ON
Play from 9:54
“Do not leave this dunia ac yn ffordd anodd. Nid. Gwneud yn ofalus. Gwneud yn ffordd da.”
HUSAINIYAH MASJID AND · Toronto, ON
Play from 42:58
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

This khutbah centered on devotion to Allah through love and loyalty to Prophet Muhammad and the Ahl al-Bayt. It reminded listeners that worldly life is temporary, so prayer, repentance, remembrance, Qur'an, and good deeds should not be postponed. The speaker encouraged regular Qur'an reading and urged people to turn faith into action. Friday prayer was presented as a time to leave distraction, remember Allah, and seek guidance, mercy, and justice.

  1. What good deed can we do before this week ends?
  2. When could we make time for Qur'an or remembrance at home?
  3. What does putting faith into action look like in our family?