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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 3, 2026.

Resist Shaytan's gradual path to sin

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In one sentence

Believers must recognize Shaytan as a patient, step-by-step enemy and resist him through iman, dhikr, seeking Allah's protection, repentance, and steadfast worship until death.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Shaytan is humanity's ancient enemy, and Allah has repeatedly warned believers about him.
  2. He attacks indirectly by beautifying haram and leading people through small, gradual compromises.
  3. The monk's story shows how seemingly minor boundary crossings can culminate in zina, murder, and disbelief.
  4. On Judgment Day, Shaytan will disown his followers and leave them responsible for choosing to obey him.
  5. Allah provides defenses through iman, tawhid, dhikr, seeking refuge, repentance, and strengthened worship.
  6. Believers must reject Shaytan's guidance, change now, and remain steadfast until death and Jannah.
Try this week
Recognize Shaytan's gradual tricks and refuse small compromises.
Seek Allah's protection from Shaytan consciously, with understanding of the words.
Strengthen iman through tawhid and regular dhikr with the heart and tongue.
Repent to Allah and remain steadfast on the straight path until the last breath.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 14Presents Shaytan's Day-of-Judgment speech, where he disowns those who followed his invitations.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The mission of shaitan is not to merely cause you to sin. The mission of shaitan is much greater than that.”
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“Because these are the footsteps. These are the small baby steps. Every single major sin, It only happened by committing minor sins.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that Shaytan is an enemy who often leads people away from Allah through small, gradual compromises rather than one dramatic choice. The story of the monk shows how ignoring boundaries can lead from a small step to serious sin and even disbelief. We are not helpless: faith in Allah's oneness, remembrance, seeking protection, repentance, and steady worship are our defenses. Shaytan will not accept responsibility for our choices on the Day of Judgment, so we should act before regret. This week, our family can notice one vulnerable habit, ask Allah for protection, and take a concrete step toward prayer and obedience.

  1. What small habit helps you remember Allah when temptation appears?
  2. How can our family make prayer and repentance easier this week?
  3. What does treating Shaytan as an enemy look like online, at school, or at work?
Where it was given

The masjid

Toronto Islamic Centre817 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2G9Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah: 1:30 PM | 2nd Khutbah: 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Toronto Islamic Centre33 khutbahs
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