23:56 the duty of the da'i…31:52 You are not getting in…38:05 I am the employee of…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2026.

Invite others with wisdom and humility

Centretown Mosque

“I'm delivering the message of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 38:05

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In one sentence

Every Muslim should invite others to Islam with sincere motivation, compassion, wisdom, and humility while leaving guidance and results to Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Muslim life in a particular time and place carries a mission beyond earning, eating, drinking, and sleeping.
  2. Da'wah is presented as an obligation, modeled by the motivated man in Surah Yasin.
  3. Effective invitation requires sincerity, compassion, relatable reasoning, wisdom, and no attempt to control results.
  4. The speaker answers common excuses by urging Muslims to share what they know through words, gestures, character, and example.
  5. Stories of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari and Rab'i ibn Amir illustrate sacrifice, confidence, and Islam's liberating message.
  6. The khutbah closes by calling listeners to dedicate time and effort to da'wah and praying for oppressed people in Gaza and elsewhere.
Try this week
Look daily for opportunities to show Islam's message to neighbors, coworkers, employers, and others you meet.
Use what you know, such as a verse, the shahada, a simple smile, or a good example, to invite without debating.
Practice da'wah through justice, generosity, hospitality, good manners, and principled conduct.
Dedicate part of your time, thought, and effort to delivering the message sincerely, without seeking fame, clout, or worldly reward.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Frames inviting people to good as a communal Muslim mission.
Surah 41Presents inviting to Allah, doing good, and identifying as Muslim as excellent speech.
Surah 36
Surah 16Supports calling people with wisdom and good exhortation.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the duty of the da'i is not to get the results out it's not you know getting a sales target of how many people are going to take the shahada the duty is just to deliver”
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“You are not getting in a debate You're not getting in an argument You are inviting Simple gift A simple gesture Even a simple smile Just being a good example”
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“I am the employee of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. I'm delivering the message of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
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Play from 38:05
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Muslims have a purpose beyond work, food, and sleep: we should help share the goodness of Islam. This invitation should come from sincere care, wisdom, good character, and simple everyday actions, not pride or pressure. We are responsible for delivering the message, but Allah controls whether people accept it. Even when the work is difficult, our effort can be meaningful when it is done for Allah.

  1. Where could you show Islam through kindness or good character this week?
  2. What is one simple way to help someone who feels lonely or lost?
  3. How can we talk about faith without arguing or embarrassing anyone?
Where it was given

The masjid

Centretown Mosque397 Kent St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2B1Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Centretown Mosque12 khutbahs
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