34:43 Jum'ah should lead us…36:01 Don't just follow…36:47 We need to read it,…
The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 19, 2026.

Worship must lead to informed action

IIT · Abdullah Hakim Quick

“Jum'ah should lead us out into the world.”

The khateeb, at 34:43

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In one sentence

Muslims must overcome material and spiritual deception by cultivating taqwa and tawakkul, honestly examining themselves, and turning worship into informed, ethical action.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Urges Quranic reflection, taqwa, and tawakkul as protection and a way out.
  2. Surveys Muslim wealth, strategic geography, resources, and youthful population.
  3. Defines ghurur as deception, delusion, and stagnation that neutralize Muslim potential.
  4. Shows how identity, family heritage, ritual worship, scholarship, and past glory can create false confidence.
  5. Prescribes intelligence, self-knowledge, knowledge of Allah, and awareness of current realities.
  6. Calls listeners to carry Jum'ah beyond the mosque by implementing Quran and Sunnah in daily life.
Try this week
Read the Quran with tadabbur and learn the meanings of Allah's names.
Let salah, Ramadan, dhikr, and istighfar change daily conduct.
Know your strengths and weaknesses and connect worship to real-world responsibilities.
Carry the spirit of Jum'ah into work, school, relationships, and public life.
Seek alternative news sources, contact other people, and stay aware of current realities.
Implement the Quran and Sunnah in practice.
Remain vigilant about mosque safety and allow children to leave first after prayer.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 65Taqwa and reliance on Allah bring a way out, provision, and sufficiency.
Surah 91Success is tied to purifying the soul, not merely teaching purification.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Jum'ah should lead us out into the world. We should take the spirit of Jum'ah out into the world.”
IIT · Malvern, ON
Play from 34:43
“Don't just follow mainstream news. Get alternatives. Contact other people. Be aware.”
IIT · Malvern, ON
Play from 36:01
“We need to read it, reflect it, and put it into practice.”
IIT · Malvern, ON
Play from 36:47
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today the khateeb reminded us to stay conscious of Allah and depend on Him through every situation. He warned that we can deceive ourselves by thinking our worship, family background, or past achievements excuse the wrong things we do now. Prayer, fasting, and asking for forgiveness should help us become more honest, caring, and ready to do what is right. He encouraged us to recognize our strengths and weaknesses, reflect on the Quran, and pay attention to what is happening around us. As a family, we can carry the spirit of Jumu'ah home by putting what we learn into practice and caring for others.

  1. How could remembering Allah help you handle a difficult moment at school or home?
  2. What good quality from someone in our family would you like to practice yourself?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Institute of Toronto1630 Neilson Rd, Scarborough, ON M1X 1S3Jumu'ah 1:00 PM · in-person and live onlineKhateebAbdullah Hakim QuickMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at IIT44 khutbahs
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