From ISNA Canada (ICC)'s minbar
Khutbahs at ISNA Canada, Islamic Centre of Canada
124 khutbahs the masjid posted, from 11 speakers, newest first.
2026
Oct 31, 2026Your daily choices reveal your heart“All of these decisions every day, they speak of the state of your heart.”Oct 24, 2026Muslims must engage in civic life“The attitude of the Muslim is I will do the best that I can with what I have to make sure that we offer the best solution forward.”Oct 24, 2026A good life begins with faith“It is the life of the heart, it is the life of iman.”Oct 17, 2026The Quran changes hearts when lived“Pick up the Qur'an today and read one ayah and reflect about every single thing.”Oct 10, 2026Real strength means restraint at home“When one of you is upset and angry, hush it; don't say anything.”Oct 3, 2026A steady heart grows through daily worship“O Allah, controller of hearts, solidify my heart on your religion, on your path, on the way that you want me to be.”Oct 3, 2026Allah owns what we cannot control“He owns everything. He rules everything.”Sep 26, 2026Knowledge must become guidance through practice“Focus on what's good for the heart.”Sep 25, 2026True faith is shown through mercy“We all have gentleness inside of us.”Sep 19, 2026Honor every person through prayer and service“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has given honor each and every one of us.”Sep 19, 2026Allah's mercy should shape our faith“The introduction of someone to Islam, to Allah, to the Qur'an, should be rooted in Rahmah.”Sep 11, 2026Praise Allah in every condition“We praise Allah in all conditions.”Sep 11, 2026Loving the Prophet means following his Sunnah“If we love Rasulullah, really love him, practically love him, we must follow him.”Aug 30, 2026Verify rumors before they harm others“If something comes to you, you verify it before forwarding it. If it's not verifiable, don't forward it.”Aug 3, 2026Marriage should bring peace, not abuse“Someone who raises a fist against their wife is not acting upon the Qur'an.”Aug 3, 2026Wealth should serve faith and others“Define yourself by what you do with your wealth.”Aug 3, 2026Help children feel at home in the masjid“We need to show compassion and kindness to our young.”Aug 1, 2026 · BematFaith means caring for others“The most beloved people to Allah are those who are the most beneficial to others.”Jul 25, 2026 · Hosam HelalStrong families follow the Prophet's sunnah“The best of you is the one who's best to his family.”Jul 25, 2026 · Usman QamarHuman worth is God-givenJul 18, 2026Allah's mercy calls us back every day“Every single day we wake up, we must make that covenant to Allah.”Jul 18, 2026 · Mohammed IsaaqYour worth comes from iman, not appearances“The believer begins to see things as they truly are, less controlled by public opinion.”Jul 3, 2026 · Usman QamarListen before offering advice“One of the most effective strategies to connecting with people is to seek first to understand, then to be understood.”Jul 3, 2026 · Usman QamarStrong families start with better listening“When we listen to people and not just listen to their words, but understand their worldview, we put ourselves in their shoes.”Jul 3, 2026 · Hosam HelalPut worship before wealth and distraction“Giving always increases the quality of your living.”Jul 3, 2026Release resentment to strengthen community“Let us sacrifice our egos for the sake of Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala.”Jul 3, 2026Strong families grow through patient listening“It's about saying sometimes a few words that are meaningful, that really are what the person needs to hear at that time, and leaving it at that.”Jul 3, 2026 · Sulaiman MoolaThe Hijrah teaches trust and responsibility“Start praying for the vulnerable and you will change the world.”Jul 3, 2026Let the Prophet’s character guide you through hardship“Have taqwa of Allah wherever you are.”Jun 3, 2026 · Hosam HelalServing parents is a path to mercy“Allah does not ask perfection from us.”Jun 3, 2026 · Usman QamarListen before you judge your family“The people that we are willing to turn to and open up are people that we don't fear their judgment.”Jun 3, 2026Sacrifice what pulls you from Allah“Allah is greater than my work.”Jun 3, 2026 · Usman QamarHajj teaches us to center life on Allah“Our greatest priority and devotion in life is meant to be Allah.”May 3, 2026Treat the week as a sacred reset“The day of Jumu'ah for a believer ought to be viewed as a reset.”May 3, 2026Wake up before time runs out“A spiritually awake person realizes how little time they have.”May 3, 2026Allah's way out may change you“The way out may not be what you think it should be.”May 3, 2026Islam calls us to waste less“Live a sustainable life and be stewards on the earth that you live on.”May 3, 2026 · Hosam HelalChoose truth over status and convenience“Be better and always aim for best practices.”May 3, 2026 · Yasir FahmyTrust Allah beyond what you can see“The realm of the ghayb, the realm of the unseen, is the majority of where reality lies.”May 3, 2026 · Usman QamarScreen time needs a higher purpose“We all need a deep sense of purpose.”May 3, 2026Guard your gaze to protect prayer“Learn to look with an eye of respect when necessary, not an eye of lust.”May 3, 2026Reclaim your attention from endless scrolling“Just because it's normal does not mean it's healthy.”May 3, 2026Stay informed without losing your faith“We need to think through the prism of the Quran and the Sunnah.”Apr 3, 2026 · Hosam HelalKeep Ramadan’s devotion through family conflict“When you work on yourself and you decide to be good for the sake of Allah, it doesn't matter what happens.”Apr 3, 2026Keep Ramadan's gains through daily ihsan“Try to give charity every day, even if it's 5 cents, 10 cents, 50 cents, give something in charity.”Mar 3, 2026Trust Allah and keep doing good“Allah rewards you based on the effort not on the outcome.”Mar 3, 2026Repent now and prepare for Ramadan“What we need in Ramadan, my brothers and sisters, is it the numbers or the quality?”Mar 3, 2026Ramadan is a gift, not just a duty“Your body is an amanah and you cannot waste that amanah.”Feb 3, 2026 · Saad TasleemSteady worship matters more than grand acts“You may not be able to control things happening across the world but you have control over your relationship with Allahu subhanahu wa ta'ala.”Feb 3, 2026 · Hosam HelalTruthfulness leads to righteousness and trust“Honesty is the precursor to all forms of righteousness.”Feb 3, 2026 · Usman QamarChildren need Islam lived at home“They want to see what the final product is.”Feb 3, 2026 · Hosam HelalIslam must be lived through service“The question that we should be asking ourselves, all of us, is Islam in good hands?”Feb 3, 2026Healthy parenting requires firm, loving guidance“Parenting is not about keeping your child pleased with you.”Jan 3, 2026Good company shapes children’s future“One of the ways to find good friends is to put yourself in environments where such friends would be.”Jan 3, 2026Keep doing good while fighting sin“The anchor, the baseline should be the five-time salah.”
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Dec 3, 2025Respect the process and trust Allah“This is a world where you have to respect the process as much as you respect the outcome.”Dec 3, 2025 · BematDisability inclusion follows the Prophet’s mercy“Those who had physical, mental, emotional disabilities, the Prophet SAW did not disconnect them or discount them.”Dec 3, 2025Hold yourself accountable, treat others gently“It is better to err on the side of gentleness than to err on the side of harshness.”Nov 3, 2025Ihsan means offering Allah your best“The way that you serve, you serve with Ihsan.”Oct 3, 2025Love the Prophet by following his example“When you love somebody, you follow them.”Oct 3, 2025Four traits that define faithful character“Help those who are in need.”Oct 3, 2025Peace and mercy build a strong community“When you say, "As-salamu alaykum," you're saying it as a statement that no harm or evil from me will come upon you.”Oct 3, 2025Resurrection gives human life purpose“One of the reasons why people reject truth is that it forces them to be accountable.”Oct 3, 2025Surah Qaf anchors believers through hardship“If you come back to me at any time, I will accept your repentance.”Oct 3, 2025Following the Prophet brings Allah’s mercy“He teaches in the most compassionate, the most merciful, the most constructive of ways.”Oct 3, 2025Remember death to live with purpose“Death is part of life for the believer.”Sep 3, 2025 · AbdulNasir JangdaMindful prayer can transform our relationships“It has the power to completely change us and transform us into the best version of ourselves.”Sep 3, 2025Connect children to Allah before correcting them“The duty of a parent is to connect their child with Allah.”Sep 3, 2025Protecting prayer brings hope through hardship“May Allah make this prayer our compass and direction in life.”Sep 3, 2025Maturity begins with self-control“If you can't control yourself, you can't control anything.”Sep 3, 2025Islam calls us to care for one another“The masjid is the house of Allah, open and welcome to all, and we each are responsible for fostering that environment.”Sep 3, 2025Guard your gaze to protect the heart“How do you expect to enjoy the beauty of the Quran if your senses are saturated?”Sep 3, 2025Belittling others goes against the Prophet's exampleSep 3, 2025Keep Ramadan's worship alive all year“The most beloved actions to Allah are the ones that are consistent even if they are few.”Sep 3, 2025Do not return to zero after RamadanSep 3, 2025 · Navaid AzizTrust Allah through every hardship“You're either getting what you want when you want it, or it is delayed till a time that it is better for you.”Sep 3, 2025Use life's blessings before they fade“Today you're able to stand in salah, then stand in salah.”Sep 3, 2025Lasting happiness comes from turning to Allah“We start our day with gratitude because that is the mindset you want to start your day off with.”Sep 3, 2025Love and peace rebuild our community“You don't have complete faith until you love the people around you.”Sep 3, 2025Guard your faith by guarding prayer“You want to know if you're doing well spiritually?”Sep 3, 2025Choose a life that brings you closer to Allah“Your closeness to Allah is not by accident.”Sep 3, 2025Ramadan is a month of development“It is a month of development.”Sep 3, 2025 · Usman QamarRaise children who choose faith“Our goal is to ensure that our children develop a relationship with Allah.”Sep 3, 2025Trust Allah through hardship and ease“The believer trusts that whatever comes from Him is good for us.”Sep 3, 2025 · Yasir QadhiFaith and excellence can revive the ummah“What will it take for us to stop being the foam and to become the wave of the ummah?”Sep 3, 2025 · AbdelRahman MurphyKeep worshiping after Ramadan ends“If we want our Ramadans to be accepted, we cannot give up on who we were in Ramadan.”Sep 3, 2025 · Usman QamarKeep worshipping after falling shortSep 3, 2025Resist worldly deception by living for the Hereafter“Your purpose should be the hereafter.”Sep 3, 2025Prepare for the Hereafter before life ends“Let's maintain relationships for the pleasure of Allah.”Sep 3, 2025 · AbdelRahman MurphyRamadan forgiveness requires real change“The forgiveness of Allah is tied to how we treat each other in this life.”Sep 3, 2025 · Hosam HelalFaith demands courage against oppression“One of the things that we find comfort in, and solace in, and peace through, is to go back to the words of Allah.”Sep 3, 2025 · Usman QamarLet trials bring you closer to Allah“We must be people that the tests bring us closer to Him.”Sep 3, 2025Honor your parents with ihsan“You have to go out of your way to be nice to them.”Sep 3, 2025 · Hosam HelalJustice must guide every part of life“When we waver from our commitment to justice, our hearts begin to be distant from Allah.”Sep 3, 2025Teach children why worship matters“These are questions that our children need answered.”Sep 3, 2025 · Usman QamarMuslims must confront injustice at home“The stand against injustice is important all around the world, but it starts at home.”Sep 3, 2025 · Navaid AzizUse Ramadan's final days for repentance“You have one last odd night left. What are you going to do?”Sep 3, 2025Meet hardship with patient effort“It is not the difficulties themselves that are the problem.”Sep 3, 2025Hajj teaches submission, taqwa, and unity“Taqwa is to be focused on that which matters.”Sep 3, 2025Build Muslim strength through faith and service“Be the best you can be and rise up and contribute back to the city, the land that you live in.”Sep 3, 2025Unity begins with compassion, not jealousy“When somebody else is getting hurt, it is as if you got hurt.”Sep 3, 2025Remember death before making choices“The honor of a believer is staying away.”Sep 3, 2025Ibrahim teaches trust through every sacrifice“Nothing in this dunya is worth having if it distances us from our connection with Allah.”Sep 3, 2025Choose others’ dignity over winning“Ithar is about not saying with your tongue what you wouldn't want someone to say to you either.”Sep 3, 2025Choose Allah over what pulls you away“Becoming a khalil of Allah means to surrender outcomes to give up what might be familiar for that which Allah has told us is good for us.”Sep 3, 2025Keep wealth in your pocket, not your heart“Please don't put the money in your heart.”Sep 3, 2025Hardened hearts need repentance and giving“What makes Muslims different is that every process I remember Allah, every intention I do for Allah, and every opportunity I give back in the name of Allah.”Sep 3, 2025Act when Allah’s guidance becomes clear“Once you know this is from Allah, do not delay.”Sep 3, 2025Patience through life’s tests brings Jannah“The reward for patience is Jannah.”Sep 3, 2025Put your family's faith before worldly success“He planted seeds of faith in the driest of soils.”Sep 3, 2025Gratitude helps the heart see blessingsSep 3, 2025How believers should face calamity“Remember that Allah is fully in control.”Sep 3, 2025Salah is a gift in hardship“May Allah allow us to connect to Him through our salah, through our dhikr, through our qiyam, through doing good and staying away from haram.”Sep 3, 2025 · Hosam HelalProphetic character means remembering and repaying people“He did not forget the people that were involved in his life, even from the very beginning of his life.”Sep 3, 2025 · Usman QamarRaise children with an anchor in Allah“When we connect our children to Allah, we provide them a foundational point of resilience.”Sep 3, 2025Trust Allah beyond human plans“The soul seeks purpose and meaning.”Sep 3, 2025 · Usman QamarRaise children with faith and belonging“Our children, in order for them to develop a strong, self-determined Muslim identity, they will need competence in their religion.”Sep 3, 2025Faith grows when knowledge becomes action“Be more concerned of the acceptance of your deeds than the deeds themselves.”Sep 3, 2025Wealth is a trust, not a status“Please don't put the money in your heart; keep it in your pocket.”Sep 3, 2025Read the Quran before rejecting its truth“A sincere question is a good question.”Sep 3, 2025Revelation gives life purpose and freedom“You have a responsibility given to you from Allah.”Sep 3, 2025Obedience brings Allah’s protection“When you uphold and preserve and protect your relationship with Allah, know that Allah protects you in your life.”Sep 3, 2025Al-Andalus rose through unity and justice“When Muslims were united, they stood and nobody else could make them fall.”Sep 3, 2025Realign your life around meaningful purpose“We must realign our values, our objectives, our goals, so that we don't reach the end of our lives and realize that we never lived.”