The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 30, 2025.

Allah preserves the ummah through faithful action

“Have a dedicated time between you and Allah every day in your qiyam before Fajr.”

The khateeb, at 22:22

In one sentence

The Muslim ummah's enduring strength comes from Allah, and believers should respond by acting for good, teaching beneficial knowledge, making dua, and staying connected in community.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Defines taqwa as life's central goal and recalls Hajj's unity.
  2. Uses the ummah's history, fig and olive trees, and conversion claims to argue Islam's enduring growth.
  3. Emphasizes Allah's preservation of the Quran and the ummah's continuing goodness despite opposition.
  4. Gives three responses: act and advocate, teach beneficial knowledge, and make dedicated dua.
  5. Calls listeners to stay connected to the jama'ah, sustain good deeds, and leave a continuing legacy.
Try this week
Take action against wrong through appropriate deeds, words, or personal skills.
Teach others beneficial knowledge, such as an ayah, Arabic words, or useful history.
Set aside daily time, especially in qiyam before Fajr, for dua.
Stay connected with the Muslim community and remind one another to remain upright.
Continue good deeds that can benefit later generations.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“have a dedicated time between you and Allah every day in your qiyam before fajr make dua ask Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala everything pour your heart out”
Baitul Aman Mosque · Toronto, ON
Play from 22:22
“you have none of that if you don't have Allah then none of this matters”
Baitul Aman Mosque · Toronto, ON
Play from 23:01
“the good deeds that you start they are going to continue non-stop”
Baitul Aman Mosque · Toronto, ON
Play from 26:01
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that taqwa, or living with awareness of Allah, is our life's most important goal. Hajj shows the strength and unity of Muslims even when the ummah faces suffering and opposition. We are encouraged to respond by doing good, teaching useful knowledge, making sincere dua, and staying connected to the community. We should rely on Allah rather than thinking worldly resources are enough by themselves. When our good deeds continue through the people we teach and help, they can become a lasting legacy.

  1. What is one helpful thing you know that you could teach someone else?
  2. What could help you make more time for dua this week?
  3. How can our family stay connected to and benefit the Muslim community?