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Arbaeen Majalis | Night 2Sunday 2nd August, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

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Friday Juma KhutbaFriday July 31st, 2026Arba'in is only days away, and the Ahlul Bayt (a) placed extraordinary emphasis on the ziyarah of Imam Husayn (a) throughout the year, especially on Arba'in.Imam Hasan al-Askari (a) described five defining signs of a true Shi'a, highlighting both worship and religious identity.The first sign, praying 51 rak'ahs daily, encourages believers to go beyond obligatory acts and embrace recommended worship.Even with modern lifestyles, believers should gradually build habits such as nawafil, shorter recommended prayers, and Salat al-Layl.Wearing a ring on the right hand reflects the Sunnah of the Prophet (s) and serves as a visible expression of Islamic identity.Historical evidence shows some Sunni jurists reversed the Prophet's practice after it became associated with the Shi'a, raising the question of who truly preserved the Sunnah.Reciting the Basmalah aloud is another sign of following the practice of the Prophet (s) and the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (a).Imam Ali's (a) commitment to reciting the Basmalah aloud was even acknowledged by prominent Sunni scholars as a source of guidance.Two of the five signs are directly connected to Imam Husayn (a): prostrating on natural earth and performing the Arba'in ziyarah.Sajdah on earth reflects the practice of the Prophet (s), and the Imams later recommended using the turbah of Karbala because of its unique spiritual significance.Imam al-Sadiq (a) taught that prostrating on the turbah of Imam Husayn (a) carries immense spiritual merit.Imam Hasan al-Askari (a) emphasized Arba'in ziyarah as the community approached the Occultation, ensuring Imam Husayn (a) remained central to Shi'a identity.Despite attempts by rulers like Mutawakkil and later Saddam Hussein to erase Karbala and stop pilgrims, their efforts ultimately failed.The more tyrants tried to suppress the pilgrimage to Karbala, the stronger and larger it became.The millions who walk from Najaf to Karbala each year demonstrate that the message of Imam Husayn (a) continues to outlive every oppressor.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night MajlisJuly 30th, 202615th Safar 1448Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

30th of Imam Hussain and Wafat of Bibi SakinaJuly 25th, 202610th Safar 1448Imam Husayn's mission was to reform the Ummah through al-amr bil ma'ruf and an-nahy 'anil munkar, not merely political opposition.Quran 9:71 places commanding good and forbidding evil before prayer and zakat when describing the characteristics of a believing community.Imam Ali (a) explained that when amr and nahy are upheld, all other religious obligations remain protected.The obligation of amr bil ma'ruf has conditions: knowledge, likelihood of effectiveness, and avoiding serious harm.The three levels are the heart, the tongue, and the hand, progressing according to circumstances and authority.Social activism in Islam must consider time, place, and the surrounding political and social environment rather than applying one method everywhere.Muslims living as minorities, such as in Canada, face different realities than Muslims living in majority-Shia countries.Passion for activism should be balanced with wisdom, experience, and preserving community unity.The lives of the Ahlul Bayt demonstrate that different circumstances require different strategies while pursuing the same divine objectives.Imam Hasan (a) and Imam Husayn (a) adopted different approaches because their circumstances differed, not because of differences in courage.Imam Husayn (a) himself remained patient during Mu'awiyah's rule before acting against Yazid when conditions changed.Zayd ibn Ali's uprising was supported by Imam al-Baqir (a) and Imam al-Sadiq (a), yet the Imams themselves pursued educational jihad according to their responsibilities.Revolutionary action is not the only form of jihad; teaching, scholarship, and preserving authentic Islam are equally vital forms of struggle.Imam Zaynul Abidin (a) taught that true jihad requires righteous believers possessing the qualities listed in Quran 9:112.The lecture concludes with the sacrifices of Imam Sajjad (a) and Sayyidah Sakina (a), reminding believers that preserving the message of Karbala also took the form of patience, remembrance, and education.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaFriday July 24th, 2026- The Canadian Museum for Human Rights launched the exhibition 'Palestine Uprooted: Nakba Past and Present', examining the Nakba, displacement, and ongoing Palestinian experiences.- The exhibition includes testimonies from Palestinian Canadians, historical artifacts, literature, and artwork documenting family histories and dispossession.- The exhibit has generated political controversy, with criticism from pro-Israel organizations and the resignation of a museum trustee.- Canada's Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture acknowledged concerns about the exhibit while affirming the museum's curatorial independence.- A coalition of 74 organizations, including Amnesty International and Independent Jewish Voices, publicly defended the museum's independence and the importance of presenting difficult historical narratives.- The Anglican Church of England overwhelmingly supported a motion describing Israel as a colonial enterprise and condemning the war in Gaza.- The congregation was encouraged to support advocacy efforts by signing the NCCM's public letter.- The first khutbah concludes by emphasizing that the Qur'an is the best speech and reciting Surah al-'Asr.- The second khutbah discusses political developments regarding U.S. military involvement with Iran.- The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a resolution directing President Trump to end hostilities against Iran without congressional authorization.- A similar initiative in the Senate failed to advance despite some bipartisan criticism of the war.- The khutbah argues that media language shapes public perception through selective framing and biased terminology.- It criticizes expressions such as "Iran War," arguing they obscure who initiated the conflict and remove historical context.- The sermon contrasts descriptions of U.S.-Israeli military actions as "defensive" with descriptions of Iranian responses as "aggressive," highlighting perceived double standards.- The khutbah concludes with prayers for the safety of believers, the reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf), and adherence to justice, righteousness, and taqwa.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night Majlis July 23rd, 20268th Safar 1448 AH Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Shahadat Of Imam Hasan (AS)July 22nd 20267th Safar 1448 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaFriday July 17th, 20262nd Safar 1448 AHThe struggle between truth and falsehood began with Adam (AS) and Iblis and has continued throughout human history.The conflict continued through the story of Cain and Abel and in the missions of Prophets Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, and Isa (AS).After failing to stop Islam from outside, Satan sought to corrupt it from within the Muslim community.Key Qur'anic teachings and the Prophet's divinely ordained succession were gradually undermined after his demise.Within fifty years, the khilafah transformed into a hereditary monarchy under Mu'awiyah, who appointed Yazid as his successor.Yazid represented the peak of internal corruption by openly challenging Islam, the Prophet's mission, and the Qur'an.Imam Husayn (AS) alone possessed the divine authority, knowledge, and character to confront Yazid's rule.Karbala established that Islam must be judged by divine principles—not by the actions of rulers.Allama Iqbal's poetry presents Husayn and Yazid as the culmination of the eternal struggle between truth and falsehood.Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (AS) describes Imam Husayn (AS) as the heir (Warith) of all the great prophets and the righteous throughout history.The battle between Husayn and Yazid continues symbolically in every generation through new forms of oppression and deviation.Imam al-Mahdi (AJTF) will complete this struggle, and his companions will rally under the slogan "Ya Li Tharati al-Husayn."Karbala remains the guiding light that protects believers from confusion, hypocrisy, and distorted versions of Islam.Love and loyalty to Imam Husayn (AS) serve as a decisive test of sincere faith, while he remains the Ark of Salvation.Preserving the memory of Karbala prepares believers spiritually and morally for the mission of Imam al-Mahdi (AJTF).Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

20th Muharram 1448 AH10th of Imam Hussain (AS)July 5th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

1st Safar 1448 AHJuly 16th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

30th Muharram 1448 AHJuly 15th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

25th Muharram 1448 AH July 10th, 2026 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaFriday July 10th, 202624th Muharram 1448 AHCommemoration of the shahādah of Imām Zaynul ‘Ābidīn (a) and reflection on his enduring spiritual and moral legacy.Introduction to the two great legacies of the Fourth Imām: Aṣ-Ṣaḥīfah as-Sajjādiyyah and Risālatul Ḥuqūq.Encouragement to make Aṣ-Ṣaḥīfah as-Sajjādiyyah a regular companion rather than limiting its use to Laylatul Qadr.Focus on the 49th Right in Risālatul Ḥuqūq: the rights and responsibilities owed to fellow Muslims.A believer should maintain peaceful feelings, show mercy, be gentle with those who err, and strive to reform others through compassion.Appreciating righteous people benefits society because their good character protects others from harm and hardship.Muslims are encouraged to pray for one another, support one another, and strengthen the unity of the community.Imām Zaynul ‘Ābidīn (a) teaches viewing older Muslims as parents, younger Muslims as children, and peers as brothers.The advice given by the Imām to Zuhry emphasizes building lasting friendships through humility and respect.The Imām warns against Shayṭān's trap of feeling spiritually superior to others.Practical ways to cultivate humility: a younger person has had fewer opportunities to sin, an older person has had more opportunities for good deeds, and one's own faults are better known than another's.Imām Sajjād (a) witnessing the tragedy of Karbala while being forced to leave without burying Imām Husayn (a).Lady Zaynab (a) consoles Imām Sajjād (a) with the prophecy that the shrine of Imām Husayn (a) would become a place visited by countless believers.The majlis concludes by remembering the unparalleled tragedy of Karbala: "Lā Yawma Ka Yawmika Yā Abā ʿAbdillāh."Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

24th Muharram 1448 AHJuly 9th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaFriday July 3rd, 202617th Muharram 1448 AHMuharram gatherings commemorate the supreme sacrifice of Imam Husayn (a) and strengthen faith, knowledge, and personal reform.Imam Husayn's sacrifice was entirely for preserving the pure message of Allah.The Prophet (s) described Imam Husayn (a) as the adornment of the heavens and the earth.A famous hadith describes Imam Husayn (a) as "Misbah al-Huda wa Safinat al-Najat" (The Lamp of Guidance and the Ark of Salvation).Imam Husayn (a) continues to guide believers centuries after Karbala through his timeless message.Throughout history, Shia communities around the world have united and established themselves through the remembrance ('aza) of Imam Husayn (a).The growth of Shia centres in Australia demonstrates how Muharram commemorations build and strengthen communities.Emotional attachment to Imam Husayn (a), his family, and his companions serves as the foundation for preserving Islamic identity.Organizers, speakers, and attendees have a responsibility to ensure Muharram gatherings increase faith, knowledge, and righteous conduct.Imam Husayn (a) declared that his movement was never for political power or worldly gain.The objectives of Karbala were to revive the signs of Allah's religion, establish reform, protect the oppressed, and implement divine commandments.The purpose of mourning Imam Husayn (a) should always reflect the objectives of his uprising.Muharram should inspire believers to understand the authentic sources of Islam.The legacy of Imam Husayn (a) calls Muslims to work toward justice, social reform, and peaceful communities.True devotion to Imam Husayn (a) is demonstrated by living according to Allah's commandments and making the Ahlul Bayt (a) proud through one's character.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

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17th Muharram 1448 AHJuly 2nd, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

13th Muharram 1448 AHJune 27th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

12th Muharram 1448 AHJune 26th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

11th Muharram 1448 AHJune 25th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

10th Muharram 1448 AHJune 25th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

10th Muharram 1448 AHJune 24th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

9th Muharram 1448 AHJune 23rd, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

8th Muharram 1448 AHJune 22nd, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

7th Muharram 1448 AHJune 21st, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

6th Muharram 1448 AHJune 19th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

5th Muharram 1448 AHJune 19th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

4th Muharram 1448 AHJune 18th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

3rd Muharram 1448 AHJune 17th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

2nd Muharram 1448 AHJune 16th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

1st Muharram 1448 AHJune 15th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

12th Muharram 1448 AHJune 26th, 2026*Due to technical issues, the ASL interpretation may not be completely accurate. We appreciate your understanding.*Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

11th Muharram 1448 AHJune 25th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

10th Muharram 1448 AHJune 25th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

10th Muharram 1448 AHJune 24th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

9th Muharram 1448 AHJune 23rd, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

8th Muharram 1448 AHJune 22nd, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

7th Muharram 1448 AHJune 21st, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

6th Muharram 1448 AHJune 20th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

5th Muharram 1448 AHJune 19th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

4th Muharram 1448 AHJune 18th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

3rd Muharram 1448 AHJune 17th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

2nd Muharram 1448 AHJune 16th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

1st Muharram 1448 AHJune 15th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Jumu'ah KhutbaFriday June 26th, 202611th Day of Muharram 1448 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Jumu'ah KhutbaFriday June 19th, 20264th Day of Muharram 1448 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaJune 5th, 2026- Eid al-Ghadir celebrates the completion and perfection of Islam, as reflected in Qur'an 5:3, and affirms the continued relevance of Islam through the institution of ijtihad.- The khutbah honored the late Grand Ayatullah Shaykh Ishaq Fayyaz, who passed away in Najaf at the age of 96.- Najaf's senior maraji' represented diverse backgrounds: Ayatullah Sayyid Saeed al-Hakim (Iraqi), Ayatullah Sayyid Ali al-Sistani (Iranian), Shaykh Ishaq Fayyaz (Afghani), and Ayatullah Shaykh Bashir Najafi (Pakistani).- These scholars were leading students of Ayatullah Abu al-Qasim al-Khoei and contributed significantly to Shi'a scholarship.- Despite independent legal opinions, the senior maraji' remained united on major socio-political issues affecting Iraq.- During the ISIS crisis, Ayatullah Sistani's call to defend Iraq was collectively supported by the other maraji', demonstrating unity of leadership.- Ayatullah al-Hakim emphasized that Ayatullah Sistani's statement alone was sufficient because he represented their collective voice.- In his condolence message, Ayatullah Sistani described Ayatullah Fayyaz as "a chosen brother."- A personal meeting with Ayatullah Fayyaz highlighted his encouragement for Muslims to participate actively in political systems.- He argued that Muslims should engage at all levels of government rather than limiting themselves to advisory roles.- Ayatullah Fayyaz cited the influence of the Jewish community in the United States as an example of how political participation can amplify a community's voice.- The speaker stressed that political involvement in Canada helps Muslims reduce challenges facing both the present and future generations.- Canadian Muslim advocacy succeeded in bringing attention to Islamophobia, leading to the appointment of Amira Elghawaby under the previous government.- Concerns were raised about Mark Carney replacing the Islamophobia office with a broader advisory council and the symbolism surrounding its launch and leadership.- Recent research from York University's Islamophobia Research Hub indicates continuing discrimination, marginalization, and workplace inequality experienced by Muslims in Canada.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Shahadat of Muslim Bin Aqil (AS)May 26th 20269th Dhul Hijjah1447The days of Ḥajj reconnect believers to the legacy of Nabi Ibrāhīm (a), whose life of sacrifice and submission became the foundation of Islamic worship and identity.Nabi Ibrāhīm (a) is mentioned 69 times in the Qur'ān, and an entire chapter is named after him, highlighting his central role in divine history.The journeys of Ibrāhīm (a) from Babylon to Syria, Palestine, Egypt, and finally Makkah reflect a lifelong struggle for tawḥīd and obedience to Allāh.Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all trace their spiritual roots back to Ibrāhīm (a), making him the father of the monotheistic faiths.Islam is described in the Qur'ān as “Millata Abīkum Ibrāhīm” — the religion and path of your father Ibrāhīm — emphasizing complete devotion to Allāh.The du‘ā of Ibrāhīm (a) and Ismā‘īl (a) while raising the Ka‘bah asked Allāh to make their descendants true Muslims, fulfilled ultimately through Prophet Muḥammad (s) and Islam.True Islam means total submission to Allāh in every aspect of life: personal, family, social, political, and financial — preferring divine guidance over personal desire.Ibrāhīm (a) demonstrated uncompromising faith by rejecting idol worship, migrating to preserve religion, leaving his family in the barren desert of Makkah, and preparing to sacrifice his son solely for Allāh's pleasure.Muslim bin ‘Aqīl stands as a living example of true īmān and Islam: unwavering belief in Allāh, Rasulullāh, and the Ahlul Bayt (a), combined with sacrifice in the path of truth.Imam Ḥusayn (a) called Muslim bin ‘Aqīl “my brother, cousin, and trusted one from my family,” showing the immense trust and status he held in the mission of Karbalā'.Thousands in Kūfa initially pledged allegiance to Imam Ḥusayn (a) through Muslim bin ‘Aqīl, but fear and political pressure from Ibn Ziyād caused the people to abandon him one by one.Muslim bin ‘Aqīl's loneliness reached its peak when hundreds who marched with him disappeared by Maghrib, leaving him completely alone after ṣalāh.In the neighborhood of Kindah, exhausted and betrayed, Muslim sought refuge at the home of Ṭaw‘ah, where he confessed: “The people deceived and abandoned me.”Even in captivity, Muslim's final concerns were fulfilling debts, receiving burial, and warning Imam Ḥusayn (a) not to come to Kūfa — showing responsibility, loyalty, and sincerity until his last breath.The tragedy of Muslim bin ‘Aqīl — denied water, martyred on the roof of Dār al-Imārah, and his body dishonored afterward — foreshadows the suffering of Imam Ḥusayn (a) and the thirst of Sakīnah (a) in Karbalā'.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

May 27th 202610th Dhul Hijjah 1447 Eid Al-Adha 1447/2026Eid al-Adha symbolizes global Muslim unity through shared worship, Hajj, and collective celebration across continents.The khutbah emphasizes unity through the Ka‘bah, congregational prayer, and the Prophet's message in Mina about equality and sanctity of life, wealth, and honour.Political and economic interests have weakened the Islamic values of unity, trust, and respect for agreements.Qur'anic verses from Surah al-Nahl stress the obligation to fulfill promises and condemn betrayal and deceit.The example of Sulh Hudaybiyyah highlights that agreements must be respected even with non-Muslims to preserve social order.The sermon criticizes injustices faced by Pakistani Shi‘as deported from the UAE despite lacking political involvement.Bahrain's arrests, citizenship revocations, and deportations of Shi‘as are presented as violations of human rights and international law.A positive development mentioned is the growing cooperation among Shi‘a scholars in Ontario through the planned “Council of Shia Scholars of Ontario.”Eid prayers and Qur'anic verses from Surah al-A‘la and Surah al-Shams emphasize purification of the soul and sincerity of intention.The lesson of qurbani is that Allah values taqwa and sincerity, not merely the outward sacrifice.The story of Habil and Qabil demonstrates that deeds are accepted only from those with true God-consciousness.The khutbah repeatedly connects spiritual purification with unity, justice, and ethical conduct in society.Duas and salawat upon the Prophet and Ahlul Bayt reinforce devotion, guidance, and steadfastness upon the path of Islam.The sermon concludes with the Qur'anic command to uphold justice, kindness, and care for relatives while avoiding oppression and corruption.Surahs al-A‘la and al-Shams reinforce themes of purification, remembrance of Allah, moral responsibility, and success through taqwa.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

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