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General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 24, 2026.

Return to the Quran in an age of lies

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“It is critical for Muslims constantly to be able to return back to our sources no matter what happens.”

The khateeb, at 21:15

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In one sentence

Because modern deception and distraction can confuse Muslims, they must return to the Quran and Sunnah, maintain self-control, unite beyond internal divisions, and support oppressed Muslims.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Taqwa is presented as a protective shield against deception and injustice.
  2. The Quran should be read with reflection and obedience amid widespread misinformation and distraction.
  3. A hadith about false prophets and the story of Musaylimah illustrate how lies mislead people.
  4. Muslims are urged to overcome ethnic, legal-school, and sectarian divisions while standing with oppressed communities.
  5. The khutbah closes with calls for dua, repentance, community support, and teaching children to preserve their faith.
Try this week
Read the Quran with both tilawah and tadabbur, then follow its commands.
Check confusing claims against the Quran and Sunnah and ask for evidence.
Resist ethnic and sectarian division while working with Muslims across communities.
Continue making dua and support credible agencies assisting oppressed Muslims.
Teach children to hold onto their faith and practice sincere repentance.
Visit the Justice for All booth and, if willing, sign up or provide contact information.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 6:21Used to identify inventing lies about Allah as a grave form of injustice.
Surah 21Used to warn that people hear renewed reminders but remain heedless and distracted.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We are living in an age of lies. An age of deception.”
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“And so it is critical for Muslims constantly to be able to return back to our sources no matter what happens.”
TARIC · Downsview, ON
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“But the way of the Prophet is balance. Turn to Allah . Control yourself.”
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“Teach our children. to hang on to their faith and if there is a difference amongst us”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that lies, distractions, and confusing messages can pull people away from truth. It encourages Muslims to return to the Quran and Sunnah with both recitation and reflection, then live by what they learn. The khateeb also calls for unity across ethnic and sectarian differences while caring about Muslims facing hardship and oppression. Families are urged to make dua, support helpful efforts, teach children their faith, and respond to disagreements with evidence and self-control. The central hope is that taqwa and sincere repentance can strengthen the community.

  1. What is one distraction that makes it harder to remember Allah?
  2. How can our family show unity with Muslims who are different from us?
  3. What is one way we can support or teach someone this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

TARIC Islamic Centre99 Beverly Hills Drive, Toronto, ON M3L 1A2ArchiveAll khutbahs at TARIC39 khutbahs
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