Friday is the most blessed day of the week, and the Jumuah Prayer is the most blessed prayer, yet many people don't know the blessings of this day or the etiquette the prayer deserves. This Khutba highlights the verses and hadith that mention the blessing of Friday and the Sunnas that bring reward and benefit.

Some of the Sunnas of Friday are:

• Reciting Surah al-Kahf

• Performing ghusl (ritual shower) before going to the Friday Prayer

• Arriving early to the Friday Prayer

• Wearing the best of one's clothes (without being extravagant)

• Sending abundant peace and blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

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This Khutba looks at the migration of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through the lens of faith, highlighting the promise of God and the complete trust the Prophet had in Him.

In our own lives, we are sometimes held back by fears––but this major event in the life of our Prophet teaches us the importance of a spiritual migration to God and away from things that are harmful and sinful.

In this New Hijri Year, let us hold on to the rope of God and remain hopeful of seeing His promise manifest in our lives and within the Ummah.

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Taking time to reflect on the new year, this Khutba focuses on the journey of the Prophet's migration ﷺ, and the lessons we can extract from this difficult and dangerous journey––namely trusting in God's plan, even when there doesn't seem like a way out.

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The great sage and scholar, Imam Ibn Ata'illah said, "Among the signs of success at the end is the turning to God at the beginning."

As the school year begins, this Khutba calls us to remember our goals, aspirations, and direction––and how these all should be seamlessly connected to our Creator ﷻ.

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"Say, ‘In God’s grace and mercy let them rejoice: these are better than all they accumulate.’" (Quran 10.58)

This Friday Khutba, delivered on Eid al-Adha, reflects on the meanings of joy, faith, and the Prophetic description of community built on love, mercy, and compassion. It calls us to open our hearts, to spread the spirit of peace, and to make an effort in looking out for one another.

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Finish Ramadan Strong by The Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto

The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "When the month of Ramadan arrives, the Gates of Paradise are opened, the Gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are changed." [Bukhari & Muslim]

This Khutba focuses on the importance of preparing our hearts for the coming of the blessed month of Ramadan, the month of the Quran. When we realize the opportunity before us and the potential for transformation, then we can dedicate ourselves to greater levels of taqwa and nearness.

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This Khutba focuses on the need to develop a deeper relationship with the Quran that goes beyond the surface level recitation and memorization. The Quran has a powerful transformative effect on the soul, as God says, “People, a teaching from your Lord has come to you, a healing for what is in [your] hearts, and guidance and mercy for the believers” (Quran 10.57).

As the month of Ramadan approaches, now is the time to plunge into the endless ocean of the Book of God and allow our souls to be transformed and elevated.

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Imam Yasin Dwyer of the Muslim Chaplaincy at Ryerson University delivers a timely reminder as students end their school year and we enter into Spring. It is a time for reflection and for working upon establishing Prophetic character within ourselves.

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Goodness to parents is one of the most important duties given to us by God the Exalted, yet it requires sacrifice and perseverance. God says in the Quran, "Your Lord has commanded that you should worship none but Him, and that you be kind to your parents." (17.23) This Khutba focuses on the benefits of doing so and taking advantage of their presence in getting closer to the Creator ﷻ.

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