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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, May 29, 2026.

Revive your heart through repentance

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“The remembrance of Allah will keep you focused on why you are here.”

The khateeb, at 19:23

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In one sentence

As the Islamic year ends, believers should honestly examine and revive their spiritual hearts through repentance, remembrance, Quran, and sincere alignment between their words and actions.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Uses the end of the Islamic year and Hajj season to encourage self-accounting and renewed taqwa.
  2. Explains that sins leave marks on the spiritual heart, eventually making it hard and unreceptive.
  3. Warns against hypocrisy, especially saying good things while failing to practice them.
  4. Prescribes abundant dhikr and Quran during the days of al-Tashriq to revive and reassure the heart.
  5. Urges sincerity beyond outward appearances, concern for oppressed Muslims, and prayer for Allah’s mercy.
Try this week
Review the condition of your heart, iman, and deeds at the end of the Islamic year.
Increase dhikr, especially during the days of al-Tashriq.
Read and engage with the Quran as a form of remembrance.
Repent for sins while maintaining remorse and hope in Allah’s mercy.
Make sure your actions match the religious advice you give others.
Pray for oppressed and suffering people around the world.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2The hardness of hearts is compared with rocks, encouraging fear of Allah and spiritual self-examination.
Surah 2Illness of the heart is used to explain hypocrisy and insincere belief.
Surah 61Saying what one does not do is condemned as a serious contradiction before Allah.
Surah 16The closing reminder emphasizes justice, excellence, family ties, and avoiding wrongdoing.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The issue might be your heart, brothers and sisters, is so hard that a reminder does not pierce through your heart.”
OUC · Orléans, ON
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“The remembrance of Allah will keep you focused on why you are here.”
OUC · Orléans, ON
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Saad reminded us that Jumu'ah helps us grow in taqwa, or awareness of Allah. As the Islamic year draws to a close, he encouraged us to reflect on our faith and the condition of our hearts. He warned that sins can harden the heart, while reminding us to feel remorse and keep hoping in Allah's mercy. He also asked us to practice what we tell others to do, using examples of parents and bosses. Remembering Allah and reading the Qur'an can bring our hearts life and reassurance, even when we are busy. He closed by asking us to remember people who are suffering and praying for their relief.

  1. What family rule could we do a better job of following ourselves?
  2. What could help you pay attention to your heart as well as how things look on the outside?
Where it was given

The masjid

Ottawa Uyghur Centre3555 St-Joseph Blvd, Orléans, ON K4A 0Z7Jumu'ah 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at OUC24 khutbahs
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