From OUC's minbar

Khutbahs at Ottawa Uyghur Centre

24 khutbahs the masjid posted, from 2 speakers, newest first.

2026

Sep 25, 2026Taqwa means resisting the pressure to fit in“As a believer, you are expected to forbid that which is wrong and encourage that which is correct.”Sep 11, 2026Learn Muslim history to live with confidence“We learn from the past how to live today and how to move forward.”Sep 5, 2026Worldly abundance can distract from Allah“Any bounty is coming from Allah.”Aug 22, 2026 · SaadCompete in good deeds, not worldly status“The illness is not in competing.”Aug 15, 2026True love for the Prophet means following his Sunnah“The love of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam is from the essence of our iman.”Aug 8, 2026Small sincere acts matter to Allah“Do not belittle any action of good.”Jul 31, 2026 · SaadFree time is a trust to use well“Many people do not give their health the worth it deserves, nor their time the worth it deserves.”Jul 25, 2026 · SaadYour nafs must be actively tamed“The nafs is something that must be tamed.”Jun 13, 2026 · Dirie AhmedPrepare for the Day of Judgment“We plan so meticulously but where is the preparation for the day of judgment?”May 29, 2026Revive your heart through repentance“The remembrance of Allah will keep you focused on why you are here.”May 15, 2026Prepare for the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah“You remember Allah wherever you are.”May 8, 2026Prepare now for death and Judgment Day“As believers we all have a deadline which will come to all of us.”May 1, 2026Take responsibility for your faith and community“Action is something that we should be doing.”Apr 24, 2026Gratitude turns blessings into worship“Being grateful to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala does not cost you money.”Apr 10, 2026Hope in Allah through every trialMar 27, 2026Speak truthfully and verify what you share“Do not treat speculation as a fact.”Mar 13, 2026Turn repentance into nightly worship“Many of us are in a state of ghafla, which we can translate as heedlessness.”Mar 6, 2026 · SaadTrust Allah while taking practical means“Tawakkul is having a trust in Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala while taking the means as well.”Feb 20, 2026Return to Allah through sincere repentance“This is the first thing that you should know about your Lord.”Feb 13, 2026Sincere intention turns daily life into worship“Why are you doing what you're doing?”Feb 6, 2026Prepare your heart before Ramadan“If your heart is in a state of purity it will be able to accept the goodness.”Jan 16, 2026Taqwa means obeying Allah and leaving sin“Rizq is the ability to go and pray salah.”Jan 9, 2026Taqwa means acting before you are asked“You will never attain righteousness until you spend from what you love.”