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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 5, 2026.

Contentment begins when comparison ends

Abu Huraira

“The more you look into Islam with a sincere heart the more you love it and the more you get close to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 24:45

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In one sentence

Abu Dharr's example and advice teach Muslims to prioritize the afterlife over worldly comparison, cultivate contentment, care for the vulnerable, maintain family ties, speak truthfully, and rely on Allah through action.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Abu Dharr's conversion, ascetic life, and solitary death.
  2. Argues that reminders must be implemented because the Quran can testify for or against a listener.
  3. Encourages looking at those with less, resisting social-media comparison, and developing contentment.
  4. Calls listeners to love, approach, and support poor people and orphans.
  5. Urges maintaining family ties despite rejection and not fearing blame for obeying Allah.
  6. Encourages sincere Islamic study, honesty, frequent remembrance, and pairing reliance on Allah with action.
Try this week
Compare yourself with people who have less rather than continually looking at those with more, especially on social media.
Practice gratitude for basic provisions such as food, water, transportation, and shelter.
Approach and support people in need, including orphans; if unable to give, respond politely rather than dismissively.
Maintain family ties and show good character even when relatives do not reciprocate.
Study Islam sincerely and do not be ashamed of being Muslim.
Tell the truth in difficult situations and increase in saying 'la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah' while taking practical action.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“but know that this gift that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala gave you is the greatest of gifts and it's a gift that the people of Jannah”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 23:54
“the more you look into Islam with a sincere heart the more you love it and the more you get close to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 24:45
“honesty only brings goodness it might be difficult at that moment to be honest but at least now your parents know that you're someone that is honest”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 25:32
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah used the life of Abu Dharr to show that reminders matter only when we live by them. It encouraged us to seek contentment with Allah's gifts instead of comparing ourselves with people who have more, especially online. We should stay close to people in need, support orphans, and keep family ties even when others pull away. The speaker also encouraged young Muslims to learn their faith, speak honestly, and not be ashamed of Islam. Finally, we should remember that there is no power or strength except through Allah while pairing trust in Him with real action.

  1. What is one blessing we sometimes overlook?
  2. How can we show kindness to someone who needs support?
  3. When is telling the truth difficult, and how can we practice it?
Where it was given

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