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Saturday February 21st, 20264th Ramadhan 1447* The Month Of Ramadhan Is A Time Of Fasting That Trains Muslims To Struggle Between Spiritual Conscience And Physical Desires* Modern Society Often Ignores The Dangers Of Uncontrolled Desires In The Name Of Freedom* The Epstein Scandal Is Cited As An Example Of Moral Corruption Among Powerful Elites* Unchecked Greed In Politics Is Highlighted Through Expansionist Ambitions Toward Canada And Greenland* Mark Carney Described The Global Situation As A Rupture Where Major Powers Act Without Limits* The Qur'anic Guidance In Qur'an 60:8–9 Distinguishes Between Peaceful Non-Muslims And Those Who Oppress Or Expel Others* Muslims Are Commanded To Show Kindness And Justice To Those Who Do Not Fight Them* Friendship And Loyalty Are Forbidden Only With Those Who Persecute And Wage War* Justice Is A Central Islamic Principle Regardless Of Emotions Or Hatred* Qur'an 5:8 Commands Believers To Uphold Justice Even Against Those They Dislike* True God-Consciousness Is Demonstrated Through Fairness And Ethical Conduct* Islam Provides Clear Moral Guidelines In Times Of Political Turmoil* The Concept Of A “Rules-Based Order” Is Questioned When Powerful Nations Exempt Themselves* International Law Is Often Applied Unequally Depending On Power And Identity* The Interfaith Iftar Emphasizes Justice, Moral Discipline, And Peaceful CoexistenceDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday February 20th, 20263rd Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday February 19th, 20262nd Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday February 20th, 20263rd Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaFebruary 20th, 2026- The community has once again been blessed with the holy month of Ramadhān, with most of the Muslim world beginning on Thursday due to crescent sighting criteria, unlike Saudi Arabia and those who follow it.- The revised ṣalāt timetable has been adopted from LEWA's official source (www.nojumi.org), and believers are encouraged to exercise precaution in fasting and fajr timing.- The Prophet Muḥammad (s) describes Ramadhān as the month of Allāh, filled with blessings, mercy, and forgiveness, where every moment is superior to all other times.- Believers are invited as guests of Allāh, where even breathing is tasbīḥ, sleep is worship, deeds are accepted, and du‘ā is answered.- Sincere intentions and pure hearts are required to fully benefit from fasting and recitation of the Qur'ān.- The most unfortunate person is one deprived of Allāh's forgiveness in this great month.- Ramadhān is not only personal worship but also social responsibility.- Hunger and thirst should remind believers of the Day of Judgment.- Charity must be given to the poor and needy within the community.- Elders must be respected and the young shown mercy.- Family ties must be maintained and strengthened.- Tongues, eyes, and ears must be guarded from what is impermissible.- Compassion toward orphans brings divine compassion in return.- The month calls for both spiritual elevation and moral discipline.- Believers are urged to pray nightly for Muslims, especially Shi‘as in the Middle East, seeking peace through negotiation rather than war.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday February 19th, 20262nd Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaFebruary 13th, 2026- We are five days away from the blessed month of Ramaḍān and a slight adjustment to the ṣalāt timings will take effect from the start of the month.- The old timetable, revised in the 1990s in consultation with scholars in Toronto, used astronomical twilight for fajr, but its characteristics were closer to false dawn (al-fajr al-kāzib).- With the availability of Shī‘a-based programs from the LEWA Institute in Qum and the Institute of Geophysics at the University of Tehran, a more refined criterion is now possible.- Based on long-term observation, the LEWA Institute's standard is preferred because it aligns with what an average person can discern naturally, in line with sharī‘ah principles.- The Open Fajr Project in Birmingham used 360-degree cameras and over 25,000 images to develop an observation-based fajr timetable accepted by both Shī‘a and Sunni mosques.- For now, out of iḥtiyāṭ, LEWA's fajr time has been adopted for ṣalāt, with imsāk set five minutes earlier to ensure proper fasting.- This adjustment was shared and discussed with scholars of the GTA and reflected in the JCC Ramaḍān guide.- Moving from astronomical fajr to the eschatological fajr, the current global political disorder reflects a world where power operates without moral constraint.- In such times, believers long for the reappearance of Imām al-Mahdi (a) to establish justice and end tyranny, supported by the return of Prophet ‘Īsā (Jesus), who will pray behind him.- The du‘ā from Imām al-Mahdi (a) is divided into a general section and supplications for fifteen segments of society.- After discussing the preamble and themes related to the tongue, heart, belly, and hands, the focus shifted to lowering the gaze.- The misuse of the eyes is a breach of trust, especially in an age of technology where immorality is easily accessible.- The Qur'ānic command in Sūrat al-Nūr (24:30–31) first instructs believing men, then believing women, to lower their gaze and guard their modesty.- Despite scientific advancement, moral decline in gender relations is evident in Western societies, seen in movements like #MeToo and scandals such as the Jeffrey Epstein case.- A ḥadīth qudsī reminds that Allāh has given humans natural restraints—eyelids and lips—to help control the eyes, tongue, and desires from falling into ḥarām.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaFebruary 6th, 2026• The coming week marks the birth anniversary of the living Imām of our time, Imām Muḥammad al-Mahdi (a).• The Prophet (s) foretold that with the appearance of the Mahdi, the world will be filled with justice and peace after being filled with injustice and tyranny.• Justice is a central divine objective, and Allāh sent the prophets so that people may establish justice, as stated in Qur'ān 57:25.• On a global scale, modern superpowers display clear hypocrisy by selectively supporting international justice only when it serves their interests.• One of the primary responsibilities of any government is to ensure the basic needs of its people are met.• Imām ‘Ali (a), despite ruling only five years and facing multiple rebellions, established a level of social justice still remembered today.• Under Imām ‘Ali's rule, even the poorest in Kufa had food, shelter, and access to water, reflecting true governance based on justice.• External pressure, sanctions, and enemies do not absolve officials from ensuring basic necessities, especially food security.• Senior marāji‘ in Qum expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's economic policies and harsh social approaches during a parliamentary visit.• Ayatullah Makarim Shirazi emphasized that the marāji‘ repeatedly admonish the government, even if official media ignores their statements.• Genuine public frustration and protest can be understood, but mass misinformation and manipulation by hostile forces must also be recognized.• Enemies exploit public grievances to divert sincere protests toward destructive ends.• Criticizing or removing an official does not imply weakness in faith or character, only incapacity to fulfill specific duties.• Imām ‘Ali (a) set an example of praising sincere individuals while also holding them accountable for failures in responsibility.• The case of Kumayl bin Ziyād shows that strong faith and loyalty do not guarantee administrative competence, highlighting the need for proper oversight and role assignment.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night MajlisFebruary 12th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night MajlisFebruary 5th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaJanuary 30th, 2026• The coming week marks the birth anniversary of the living Imām of our time, Imām Muḥammad al-Mahdi (a).• The Prophet (s) foretold that with the appearance of the Mahdi, the world will be filled with justice and peace after being filled with injustice and tyranny.• Justice is a central divine objective, and Allāh sent the prophets so that people may establish justice, as stated in Qur'ān 57:25.• On a global scale, modern superpowers display clear hypocrisy by selectively supporting international justice only when it serves their interests.• One of the primary responsibilities of any government is to ensure the basic needs of its people are met.• Imām ‘Ali (a), despite ruling only five years and facing multiple rebellions, established a level of social justice still remembered today.• Under Imām ‘Ali's rule, even the poorest in Kufa had food, shelter, and access to water, reflecting true governance based on justice.• External pressure, sanctions, and enemies do not absolve officials from ensuring basic necessities, especially food security.• Senior marāji‘ in Qum expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's economic policies and harsh social approaches during a parliamentary visit.• Ayatullah Makarim Shirazi emphasized that the marāji‘ repeatedly admonish the government, even if official media ignores their statements.• Genuine public frustration and protest can be understood, but mass misinformation and manipulation by hostile forces must also be recognized.• Enemies exploit public grievances to divert sincere protests toward destructive ends.• Criticizing or removing an official does not imply weakness in faith or character, only incapacity to fulfill specific duties.• Imām ‘Ali (a) set an example of praising sincere individuals while also holding them accountable for failures in responsibility.• The case of Kumayl bin Ziyād shows that strong faith and loyalty do not guarantee administrative competence, highlighting the need for proper oversight and role assignment.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night MajlisJanuary 29, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Saturday January 24, 20265th Shaban 1447Wiladat of Imam Zaynul Abideen (AS)Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday January 23, 20264th Shaban 1447Wiladat of Hazrat Abbas (AS)• The occasion marks the birth anniversary of ‘Abbās bin ‘Ali (a), symbolized as courage, loyalty, and brotherhood• The central theme is brotherhood within the family, grounded in Qur'ānic teachings• Islam emphasizes family as the foundation of society, beginning with Adam and Hawwa as a married couple• Blood relationships are described as ṣilatu 'r-raḥim, the bond through the womb• The Qur'ān stresses maintaining family ties more frequently than ritual acts like ṣalāt• Aḥādith link ṣilatu 'r-raḥim with long life and increased sustenance• Cutting family ties (qitā‘u 'r-raḥim) is described by Imām ‘Ali (a) as a cause of destruction and loss of divine blessings• Even pious families can be deprived if they sever relationships, while sinful families may receive sustenance if they support one another• The Qur'ān highlights negative examples of brotherhood: Qābīl killing Hābīl and the brothers of Yūsuf betraying him• A positive Qur'ānic model of brotherhood is Mūsa and Hārūn, where Hārūn strengthens Mūsa's mission• This model extends to the relationship of Rasūlullāh and ‘Ali (a), described through hadith and Qur'ānic parallels• ‘Abbās (a) and Imām Ḥusayn (a) reflect the same spiritual brotherhood seen between the Prophet and ‘Ali• ‘Abbās' loyalty was spiritual, not merely biological, as shown in his rejection of Shimr's amān• He chose divine and moral allegiance over tribal and blood ties• The message of ‘Abbās (a) urges believers to prioritize spiritual brotherhood and strengthen family bonds with empathy and sacrificeDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaJanuary 23, 2026• Today Marks The Birth Anniversary Of Imām Ḥusayn (A), A Symbol Of Moral Resistance And Divine Responsibility• On The Way To Karbalā', Imām Ḥusayn (A) Addressed Ḥurr's Army With The Prophetic Principle Of Standing Against Tyranny• The Ḥadīth Emphasizes That Silence Before An Unjust Ruler Makes One Complicit In Oppression• Imām Ḥusayn (A) Identified The Umayyad Authority As Obedient To Shayṭān And Defiant Of Divine Law• He Exposed Corruption, Suspension Of Justice, Misuse Of Public Wealth, And Legal Distortion• Imām Ḥusayn (A) Declared Himself The Most Entitled To Reform This Corruption• He Reminded The People Of Kūfa Of Their Written Pledges And Moral Commitments• Loyalty To Truth Would Lead To Guidance; Betrayal Would Only Harm The Betrayers Themselves• Drawing A Timeless Line Between Principle And Political Convenience• Modern Nations Once Trusted A Rules-Based Global Order After The Creation Of The United Nations• That Image Collapsed As Powerful States Repeatedly Exempted Themselves From International Law• The Use Of Veto Power, Economic Sanctions, Tariffs, And Threats Shows Power Over Principle• Even Allies Are Now Subject To Coercion Under The Guise Of National Security• Canada's Prime Minister Clearly Described This As A Rupture In The World Order And “Living Within A Lie”• The Qur'ān Reminds That Tyrannical Powers Eventually Lose Their Wealth, Legacy, And Even Sympathy Of CreationDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday January 22, 20263rd Shaban 1447Wiladat of Imam Husayn (AS)• Commemoration Of The Birth Of Imām Ḥusayn (A), The Younger Grandson Of The Prophet, Son Of ‘Ali And Fāṭimah, And Member Of The Ahlul Kisā'.• Qur'ānic Principle Of Divine Selection And Purified Lineage As Applied To The Family Of The Prophet.• Statement Of The Prophet (S) Bequeathing Patience And Dignity To Ḥasan, And Generosity And Courage To Ḥusayn.• Imām Ḥusayn As A Living Embodiment Of The Qur'ān And The Prophet's Sunnah.• His Habit Of Secret Charity, Discovered Only After His Martyrdom Through The Marks On His Back.• Carrying Food Personally At Night To Widows, Orphans, And The Poor Without Seeking Recognition.• The Story Of The Begging Poet Of Madinah And Imām Ḥusayn Giving Away Family Provisions Out Of Priority For The Needy.• The Poet's Praise Of Ahlul Bayt As The Pure Bearers Of Qur'ānic Knowledge.• Teaching Forgiveness And Ihsān Through The Incident Of The Slave Who Quoted Qur'ānic Verses To Seek Mercy.• Freeing The Slave And Increasing His Provision As A Practical Tafsīr Of “Allah Loves The Doers Of Good”.• Extraordinary Appreciation For Knowledge Through Rewarding His Son's Qur'ān Teacher Beyond Material Measure.• Lesson That Wealth Is Not Preserved By Stinginess Nor Lost Through Generosity.• The Story Of Safi The Slave, Sharing Food With A Dog Out Of Modesty And Gratitude.• Safi's Freedom, Wealth, And Ownership Of The Garden As A Result Of Sincere Character And Du‘ā.• A Single Act Of Kindness Leading To Freedom, Wealth, And The Acceptance Of Islam By An Entire Family.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaJanuary 16th, 2026• Hazrat Abū Ṭālib Was The Guardian, Mentor, And Protector Of The Prophet From Childhood Until Prophethood• He Used His Status As Chief Of Quraysh To Shield The Prophet From Physical Harm During The Early Mission• His Lifelong Support In Action, Word, And Sacrifice Clearly Demonstrates His Īmān• Claims That He Was A Kāfir Stem From Political Narratives, Not From Historical Or Moral Evidence• His Poetry Explicitly Declares Belief In The Prophethood Of Muhammad And Knowledge Of Earlier Scriptures• Quraysh's Ultimatum Led To A Three-Year Social And Economic Boycott Which Abū Ṭālib Endured Willingly• Even On His Deathbed, He Urged His Family To Stand By The Prophet And His Message• The Early Survival And Growth Of Islam Is Deeply Linked To The Sacrifices Of Abū Ṭālib And His Family• The Contributions Of His Descendants, Especially Imām ‘Ali, Shaped Islam In Mecca And Medina• Classical Scholars Like Ibn Abil Ḥadid Recognized That Islam Could Not Have Stood Without Abū Ṭālib• His Life Teaches Sacrifice For Truth Even When It Leads To Sanctions And Isolation• Moral Wisdom Requires Standing With The Oppressed While Acting With Strategy And Compassion• The Present Global Climate Reflects Similar Abuse Of Power And Moral Hypocrisy• Claims Of “Protection” Used To Justify Control And Aggression Mirror Quraysh's Logic• True Akhlāq Condemns Greed, Authoritarianism, And Double Standards In Global LeadershipDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaJanuary 9th, 2026• Rajab Is Associated With Imām ‘Ali (A), The Imām Of Justice And Moral Governance• Justice Is Presented As The Foundation Of Peace And Stability In Society• Imām ‘Ali (A) Was Asked Whether Justice Or Generosity Is Superior• Contrary To Popular Assumption, Imām ‘Ali (A) Declared Justice Superior To Generosity• Justice Places Everything In Its Proper Order, While Generosity Is Situational And Limited• Justice Serves As A Universal System, Whereas Generosity Is A Temporary Relief• The Qur'ān States That The Mission Of All Prophets Was To Establish Justice Among People• Imām ‘Ali's Khilāfat Was Defined By His Commitment To Absolute Justice• He Refused To Use Injustice Or Unequal Distribution To Secure Political Support• Imām ‘Ali (A) Affirmed That Public Wealth Belongs To Allah And Must Be Distributed Equally• Social Peace And Stability Collapse When Justice Is Compromised• Modern Global Conflicts Reflect The Consequences Of Abandoning Justice• US Actions In Venezuela Are Framed As Power Politics Rather Than Legal Or Moral Claims• International Condemnation Highlights The Erosion Of Global Justice And Law• True Global Justice And Peace Are Ultimately Expected With The Appearance Of Imām Al-Mahdi (A)Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Wafat Of Bibi Zainab (SA)January 4th, 2026Eve of 15th Rajab 1447 AH• The Greatest Miracle Of Prophet Muḥammad (S) Is The Qur'ān, Revealed By Allāh Through Jibrā'īl Al-Amīn To Muḥammad Al-Amīn• The Qur'ān Is Fundamentally Different From The New Testament, As It Is Divine Revelation, Not A Human-Authored Text• Qur'ānic Criticism Attempts To Treat The Qur'ān Like Human Scripture, Ignoring Its Divine Origin• Ḥadīth Literature, Not The Qur'ān, Is Comparable To The Gospels, And Muslims Developed Rigorous Sciences To Preserve Its Authenticity• For Shī‘a Muslims, The Prophet And Ahlul Bayt Are The Living Embodiment Of The Qur'ān• Qur'ān 35:32 Describes Three Groups Among The Chosen Servants, With The Highest Being Those Foremost In Good Deeds• Lady Zaynab (A.S.) Exemplified Living By The Qur'ān Even In The Most Extreme Hardships• In Yazid's Court, While Captive And Grieving, She Delivered A Speech That Shook The Umayyad Regime• Her First Quoted Verse Warned That Arrogance And Mockery Of Allāh's Signs Lead To Destruction• The Qur'ān Must Shape Our Worldview, Not Be Twisted To Match Personal Desires Or Trends• Lady Zaynab Reminded Yazid That Apparent Power Is Only A Temporary Divine Respite• She Declared Imam Ḥusayn (A.S.) Alive With His Lord, While Tyrants Face Oblivion• The Qur'ān Condemns Poets And Speakers Who Serve Falsehood And Oppression• Believing Poets And Orators Who Defend Truth After Oppression Are Praiseworthy In Islam• History Proves Zaynab's Words True: Yazid Is Forgotten, While Zaynab's Shrine Draws MillionsDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Wiladat of Imam Ali (AS)January 2nd, 202613th Rajab 1447 AH• The Qur'ān's Style Is To Present Universal Principles While Leaving Detailed Explanation To The Prophet Through His Sunnah• Verses Such As 16:44 And 16:64 Establish That The Prophet's Role Is To Explain What Was Revealed• Imām Ja‘far Aṣ-Ṣādiq Explained The Absence Of ‘Ali's Name By Comparing It To Ṣalāh, Whose Details Were Not Named In The Qur'ān• The Qur'ān Introduces Individuals By Name, By Number, Or By Description• Many Important Figures Are Described Without Being Named, Such As Khidr, Āṣif Bin Barkhiyā, And The Believer From Fir‘awn's Family• Longest Human Speech In The Qur'ān Belongs To An Unnamed Believer, Showing That Absence Of Name Does Not Reduce Status• Some Figures Of Great Evil Are Explicitly Named, While Some Tyrants Like Namrūd Are Not• Not Mentioning ‘Ali's Name Does Not Diminish His Rank, Just As The Prophet's Name Appears Only A Few Times Compared To Other Prophets• Numerous Qur'ānic Verses Describe ‘Ali So Clearly That They Apply To None Other, According To Companions And Scholars• Verses Of Dhul ‘Ashīrah, Wilāyah, Taṭhīr, Ulul Amr, Mubāhalah, And Ghadīr All Point To ‘Ali's Authority• One Wisdom Behind Not Naming ‘Ali Is The Protection Of The Qur'ān From Deliberate Alteration• Biblical Prophecies About The Prophet Muḥammad Were Altered, Demonstrating How Explicit Naming Can Be Manipulated• Allāh's Signs Are Manifest In Creation And Within The Human Being, Yet Many Still Reject The Truth• Doubt In Allāh And Rejection Of ‘Ali's Wilāyah Share The Same Root: Prejudice, Ego, And Blindness Of Heart• Removing These Blinkers Allows One To Clearly See ‘Ali's Presence Throughout The Qur'ān And Islamic HistoryDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaJanuary 2nd, 2026• Time Passes Rapidly, Reminding Us Of The Fragility And Value Of Life• Each New Year, Month, Week, And Day Should Be Better Than The Previous One• Imams Teach That Spiritual Stagnation Is Loss, Growth Is Success, And Decline Is Condemnation• Anniversaries Are Opportunities For Honest Self-Reflection And Accountability• We Must Ask Whether We Have Grown In Knowledge, Faith, And Shi‘a Identity• True Progress Is Measured By Spiritual Elevation, Not Just Worldly Achievement• Believers Must Continuously Assess Their Duties Toward Allah And Humanity• Du‘a Makārimu 'l-Akhlāq Teaches That Life Is Valuable Only If Spent In Obedience To Allah• A Life That Becomes A Playground For Shayṭān Loses Its Purpose• The New Year Du‘a Emphasizes Protection From External And Internal Evil• True Success Lies In Being Occupied With What Draws Us Closer To Allah• Divine Help Comes When We Strive Sincerely On The Path Of Allah• The New Year Coincides With The Birth Anniversary Of Imām ‘Alī (a)• Imām ‘Alī's Courage And Role In Defending Islam Were Central To The Prophet's Mission• His Character Embodied Sincerity, Tireless Struggle, Loyalty, And Fearlessness For AllahDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Wiladat of Imam Muhammad At- Taqi (AS)December 30, 202510t Rajab 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Shahadat of Imam Ali An-Naqi (AS)December 23rd, 2025• The Lecture Commemorates The Wafat Of The 10th Imam, ‘Ali An-Naqi Al-Hādi (A.S.), Highlighting His 41-Year Life Spent Between Medina And Samarra Under Abbasid Surveillance• Imam Al-Hādi (A.S.) Lived Through Intense Political Oppression, Teaching Openly In Medina And Later Guiding The Ummah Through A Network Of Wukala During House Arrest In Samarra• During The Khalq Al-Qur'an Controversy, The Imam Clearly Declared That Debating Whether The Qur'an Is Created Or Eternal Is A Bid‘ah• The Imam Emphasized That Allah Alone Is The Creator, While The Qur'an Is The Speech Of Allah Without Philosophical Labeling• The Qur'an Is Introduced As A Source Of Guidance (Hidayah) Described In Multiple Qur'anic Verses With Different Audiences And Depths• The Lowest Level Of Guidance Is For Open-Minded Humanity, While The Spiritually Dead Cannot Benefit From It• The Muslim Level Focuses On Recitation, Correct Pronunciation, Memorization, And External Ritual Practice• The Mu'min Level Involves Conviction, Commitment, And Acting Upon The Qur'an With Inner Belief• The Muttaqi Level Is Marked By Deep Internalization, Where Qur'anic Verses Are Lived And Felt Emotionally• The Muhsin Level Represents Complete Sincerity In Action, Free From Riya, Exemplified By Imam ‘Ali (A.S.)• Imam Al-Hādi (A.S.) Taught That Knowing And Teaching The Qur'an Is Good, But Acting Upon It Is Greater• Qur'an 5:93 Demonstrates A Repeated Cycle Of Iman, Taqwa, And Good Deeds, Showing Spiritual Growth In Stages• Allah Repeats Iman, Taqwa, And Ihsan To Show That Faith Has Levels And Requires Constant Struggle And Self-Improvement• Everyone Is Guided By The Qur'an, But Each Person Receives Guidance According To Their Spiritual Rank• The Ahlul Bayt Do Not Fit Within These Levels; They Are The Inseparable Twin Of The Qur'an, As Affirmed By Hadith Al-Thaqalayn And Verses Of PurificationDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Wiladat of Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (AS)December 21, 20251st Rajab 1447 AH• Social Media Has Revolutionized The Speed And Reach Of Information, Placing Influence Directly In People's Hands• The Same Platforms Can Become Tools Of Guidance Or Instruments Of Destruction Depending On Intention And Use• Extremist Movements Have Exploited Social Media By Mixing Truth With Falsehood To Mislead Youth Worldwide• Real-World Violence Can Be Traced Back To Digital Radicalization And Unchecked Propaganda• The Qur'anic Principle That Killing One Innocent Equals Killing All Humanity Remains A Moral Measure For All Times• Saving Even A Single Life Is Valued By Allah As Saving All Of Humanity• True Faith Can Manifest In Heroic Moral Action, As Seen In Those Who Stand Against Violence At Personal Cost• Spiritual Harm Often Begins When Partial Truths Are Presented Without Proper Knowledge And Context• Imam ‘Ali (a) Warned That Doubts Are Dangerous Precisely Because They Resemble Truth• Propaganda Is Not New; It Was Used Historically To Distort Responsibility And Manipulate Public Perception• Imam ‘Ali (a) Exposed False Logic By Demonstrating Its Absurd Consequences• The Qur'an Commands Believers To Seek Knowledge From Those Who Truly Know• The Ahlul Bayt Are The Gateways To Prophetic Knowledge And Correct Understanding• Imam Al-Baqir (a) Identified Three Signs Of A True Believer: Knowledge, Patience, And Balanced Living• A Person Who Fails To Manage Knowledge, Trials, Or Livelihood Wisely Risks Losing Both Worldly Stability And Spiritual SuccessDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

● Social media has transformed how quickly and widely information spreads, placing news directly in people's hands.● It can be a tool for either good or evil depending on how it's used.● Extremist groups like ISIS used social media to recruit youth globally, even from countries like the UK and Canada.● In Sydney, a father and son attacked the Jewish community during Hanukkah, killing 15 and injuring 40.● A Syrian Muslim man, Ahmed al-Ahmed, heroically stopped one of the attackers, saving lives despite being shot twice.● The Qur'an teaches that killing an innocent person is like killing all humanity, while saving one life is like saving all humanity—these verses apply respectively to the attackers and to Ahmed al-Ahmed.● Social media can negatively affect spiritual life, especially when young people are misled by half-truths.● Misguiders often mix truth with falsehood to make their propaganda more convincing.● Imam ‘Ali (a) said doubts resemble truth, which is why they are dangerous.● Historical example: Mu‘awiyah used propaganda to shift blame for the death of ‘Ammar away from himself, claiming ‘Ali was responsible.● Imam ‘Ali countered by pointing out the absurdity of the argument, saying that by the same logic, the Prophet would be to blame for Hamzah's death at Uhud.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Wiladat of Bibi Fatima (SA)December 11, 202520th Jamada Al Akhir 1447 AH• Fatima Al-Zahra Is Commonly Described Only Through Her Family Ties• Many Muslims, Including Shias, Limit Her Identity To Being Daughter, Wife, And Mother Of Holy Figures• Allamah Iqbal's Early Verses Also Focused On Her Relationships Before Realizing Her Independent Merit• Historical Claims That She Was Merely One Of Four Daughters Are Refuted By Strong Research• Scholars Have Established That Other So-Called Daughters Were Actually Khadija's Nieces• Fatima Possesses Wilayah And Spiritual Authority In Her Own Right• In The Verse Of Purification, Allah Introduces Others Through Fatima As The Central Figure• Authentic Hadith Show That Hurting Or Pleasing Fatima Directly Affects The Prophet And Therefore Allah• Such Narrations Indicate Her Infallibility• Fatima Embodies Worship, Knowledge, Modesty, And Social Engagement Simultaneously• Her Life Shows That Hijab And Public Service Are Fully Compatible• She Was The Strongest Supporter And First Martyr For Imam Ali's Wilayah• She, Along With Imam Ali, Represents The Ideal Of The Perfect Human Being• Prophetic Narrations List Fatima Among The Only Women Who Reached True Perfection• Iqbal Ultimately Concludes His Poem By Paying Bold Tribute To Fatima's Unique Spiritual RankDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaDecember 5th, 2025- Canada's Liberal government may remove the “religious exemption” from hate speech laws in Section 319(3)(b) of the Criminal Code.- Bill C-9 aims to amend the Criminal Code regarding hate propaganda, hate crime, and access to religious/cultural places.- The current exemption protects good-faith expressions or arguments based on religious beliefs or texts from prosecution.- NCCM warns this change could criminalize sermons or discussions from the Qur'an, Bible, Torah, Bhagavad Gita, or Guru Granth Sahib.- Canada has historically protected good-faith theological discourse; removing this risks censorship of faith and scholarship.- Without the exemption, reciting religious texts, teaching, or quoting scriptures could lead to investigation or criminal charges.- Muslims support hate speech laws against incitement to violence but oppose removing the good-faith religious exemption.- Advocates are encouraged to join NCCM's letter-writing campaign to defend religious freedom and promote justice.- Religious freedom defenders are united: Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Canadian Civil Liberties Association, Canadian Bar Association, CMPAC, United Church of Canada, and ~50 other organizations.- United public opposition may prevent the removal of the exemption.- Example of interfaith unity: Pope Leo's trip to Turkey and Lebanon focused on peace and dialogue with Muslims and Christians.- Shi‘a representation in Lebanon: Shaykh ‘Ali al-Khaṭib welcomed the Pope on behalf of the Supreme Islamic Shi‘a Council.- Shaykh ‘Ali emphasized Islamic principles of human fraternity and equality from the Prophet Muḥammad and Imam ‘Ali.- He highlighted that true religion promotes peace, honour, and dignity, and conflicts in religion misrepresent faith.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Ayyam E Fatimmiya - Night 4November 24, 20253rd Jamada Al Akhir 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaNovember 21st, 2025The sermon opens by reminding believers to maintain God-consciousness and seek protection from spiritual pitfalls.The global Shia community is commemorating the martyrdom of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (a), whose short life left a profound and lasting impact on Islamic history.Many non-Muslims first drawn to the tragedy of Karbala end up discovering Fatima (a), which becomes a turning point in their spiritual journey.Christopher Clohessy, a Catholic priest, was led to Fatima (a) through his research on Imam Husayn, finding deep parallels between Fatima and Mary in Christianity.A Hindu convert to Islam also found his final spiritual pull through studying the life of Lady Fatima (a).Even within the Arab world, seekers have embraced Shi‘ism after being moved by the eloquence and conviction of Fatima's sermons, especially her arguments on inheritance rights.Fatima's powerful words in her khutbah—challenging injustice and affirming Qur'anic truth—have transformed hearts and guided many towards recognizing her spiritual authority.She is described as a “furqan,” a divine standard that separates truth from falsehood.The second sermon highlights a section of Fatima's speech explaining the spiritual and social wisdom behind various Islamic rituals.These include faith as purification, prayer as removal of arrogance, charity as growth, fasting as sincerity, justice as unity, obedience to the Ahlul Bayt as protection from division, and many other ethical foundations culminating in pure monotheism.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Ayyam E Fatimmiya - Night 3November 23, 20252nd Jamada Al Akhir 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Ayyam E Fatimmiya - Night 2November 22, 20251st Jamada Al Akhir 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Ayyam E Fatimmiya - Night 1November 21, 202530th Jamada Al Ula 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night Majlis November 20, 202529th Jamada Al Ula 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaNovember 14th, 2025- Emphasizes long-standing guidance to engage politically for community benefit, choosing the “lesser of two evils” since no party fully aligns with Islamic values.- The core standard is supporting candidates who uphold justice for all, especially minorities.- The first migration to Abyssinia illustrates prioritizing a just ruler, even if he is not Muslim.- As a minority, justice must remain the central value in socio-political involvement, regardless of a candidate's faith.- Ideally, Muslims hope for leaders who proudly maintain their Shi‘a identity- Discussing the recent victory of the New York City mayoral race, with Zohran Mamdani.- Mamdani faced opposition from MAGA supporters and anti-Palestinian groups but gained support from Democrats, left-leaning groups, and minorities for his stance on justice.- Support should go to anyone who stands for equality and justice for minorities, even if they are not Muslim.- Concerns about a candidate's personal lifestyle or family practices should be distinguished against the nature of the position being elected for.- Religious positions require imān and taqwa; secular political positions require fairness, justice, and administrative capability. These are two different roles, for different people, and should not be mixed together- In a liberal democracy, support must be selective and purpose-driven, focusing on a candidate's ability to deliver justice, not their lifestyle.- The Qur'anic message stresses that justice must be established and enforced for society to function.- A civil society depends on choosing leaders committed to upholding justice for all.- Engagement with broader society includes dialogue and participation in multicultural initiatives.- Local programs such as school visits, teacher training, police recruit orientations, homelessness initiatives, and food banks help educate the community about Islam.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

November 13th, 2025Thursday Night LectureDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night MajlisOctober 16th, 202523rd Rabi Al-Akhir 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night Majlis Eve of 15th Jamada Al Ula 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaNovember 7th, 2025- Focus on the oppression in Gaza but also highlight the intra-Muslim conflict in Sudan involving ethnic violence and atrocities. - Emphasize the political power struggle and racial elements in Sudan's conflict, especially violence by the Rapid Support Forces. - Reflect on the Prophet's sunnah condemning violence against non-combatants including women, children, and the elderly. - Cite the Quranic injunctions encouraging Muslims to assist the oppressed, regardless of their identity. - Stress Islam's prohibition of racial discrimination, exemplified by Bilal's story as the Prophet's muezzin despite being non-Arab. - Question why Muslims complain about lack of divine help when they fail to live by Quranic and prophetic teachings. - Highlight the importance of justice, mercy, and human dignity in Islam's response to conflict and oppression. - Acknowledge and commend Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow for publicly recognizing the genocide in Gaza. - Encourage gratitude toward leaders who stand courageously against injustice and encourage activism. - Conclude with prayers for guidance, the hastening of divine justice through the awaited Imam, and mercy for all oppressed people. Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

November 4th, 2025Jamaada Al Ula 13th, 1447Shahadat of Bibi Fatima (SA)* Bibi Fāṭimah is not only the daughter of the Prophet but an essential part of his mission, and Sunni narrations affirm her elevated status and closeness to the Prophet.* Multiple Sunni scholars confirm that Fāṭimah being “part of the Prophet” means that hurting or angering her is equivalent to hurting or angering the Prophet himself.* Hadith from Abu Lubābah's story highlights the Prophet saying, “Fāṭimah is my flesh,” showing her sacred status and the seriousness of offending her.* Sunni sources narrate that Fāṭimah is the Chief of the Women of Paradise, alongside Maryam, Khadījah, and Āsiyā, and that al-Ḥasan and al-Ḥusayn are the leaders of the youth in Paradise.* ‘Ā'isha narrates that Fāṭimah is the most truthful person after the Prophet and that her speech was unmatched in sincerity and honesty.* The Prophet emphasized that Allah is pleased when Fāṭimah is pleased and angered when she is angered, indicating her spiritual purity and infallibility (ma‘ṣūmiyyah).* The Prophet showed immense respect to Fāṭimah—standing up for her, kissing her, seating her beside him, and making her the last person he met before traveling and the first upon returning.* Narrations describe Fāṭimah as a heavenly being, created from the fruit of Paradise, and a source of the Prophet's spiritual comfort and fragrance of Jannah.* Saḥīḥ Muslim records that Fāṭimah remained displeased with Abu Bakr for refusing her inheritance, and she did not speak to him until her death.* Her final days included suffering, martyrdom in grief, a secret burial at night, and a will excluding certain figures from attending her funeral, showing her ongoing pain and protest against injustice.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

October 27th, 2025Jamaada Al Ula 4th, 1447Wiladat of Bibi Zaynab (SA)• The occasion marks the birth anniversary of Lady Zaynab (s), granddaughter of the Prophet, daughter of ‘Ali and Fāṭimah, and sister of Ḥasan and Ḥusayn.• The Qur'an compares a good word to a good tree with firm roots and fruitful branches, symbolizing a pure and stable lineage—important in spouse selection and family background.• A good family background provides stability and virtue, while a corrupt background produces instability and moral decay.• Traditions identify the “good tree” as the Prophet's family and the “evil tree” as Banū Umayyah, highlighting how Yazīd's evil nature stemmed from his ancestry.• Zaynab's noble genetics combined the Prophet's spiritual essence and the virtues of ‘Ali and Fāṭimah, making her a “shajara ṭayyiba”—light upon light.• Her upbringing in the household of the Prophet and Imams shaped her exceptional character, reflecting the hadith that the best gift from a parent is good manners.• Zaynab's greatness lay in her ṣabr (patience) and steadfastness, qualities that reflect strength, self-control, and submission to Allah's will.• Her response to Ibn Ziyād—“I saw nothing but beauty”—exemplifies her faith and composure amidst unimaginable tragedy and suffering after Karbalā.• True patience brings divine reward; Islam rejects despair or assisted suicide, urging perseverance in trials as Zaynab demonstrated.• Zaynab's legacy outlived Yazīd's power—his grave forgotten, but her shrine honored for centuries—truly embodying her name “Zayn-ab,” the adornment of her father.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaOctober 24th, 2025- After discussing gratitude to Allah, the topic moves to repentance and seeking forgiveness.- The Qur'an mentions repentance about 80 times and forgiveness about 20 times.- Repentance and forgiveness are the first steps in spiritual cleansing, just as water cleanses the body.- Allah loves those who repent and those who purify themselves.- Without repentance, humans would be doomed; it is the door of hope that leads to forgiveness.- Allah told Adam that evil intentions are not recorded unless acted upon, while good intentions are rewarded even if not carried out.- A single good deed is multiplied tenfold, and sins are forgiven if followed by seeking forgiveness.- The door of repentance remains open until the final moments of life.- The Qur'an (39:53) reminds believers not to despair of Allah's mercy, as He forgives all sins.- The phrase “astaghfirullāh” is powerful and brings blessings.- Imam ‘Ali advised people to seek forgiveness for problems such as poverty, infertility, and lack of rain.- He recited verses from Prophet Nūḥ stating that seeking forgiveness brings rain, wealth, children, gardens, and rivers.- It is recommended to recite “astaghfirullāh” one hundred times daily.- The first act of repentance came from Adam and Ḥawwa after being deceived by Shayṭān, which was not a sin but leaving the better option.- Adam felt remorse and wanted forgiveness, and Allah taught him the words of repentance and forgave him.- According to narrations, Adam was taught to say, “By the right of Muhammad, Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, and Husayn, forgive me,” and Allah accepted his repentance.- Allāmah Ṭabāṭabā'ī explains that these names represent divine lights and intermediaries through whom Allah's grace reaches creation.- Adam saw the lights of the Prophet and his Ahl al-Bayt when he was taught the names, and the angels recognized their greatness and submitted to Allah's wisdom.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaOctober 17th, 2025- Last week's discussion focused on the essence and importance of *shukr* — gratitude to Allāh and to those who serve as means (*wasīlah*) of His blessings.- From Imām al-Ṣādiq (a): Allāh told Prophet Mūsā to thank Him as He deserves; Mūsā replied that even the act of thanking is a blessing from Allāh. Allāh said Mūsā had truly thanked Him once he realized that the ability to thank comes from Allāh.- Imām Ḥusayn (a) in Du‘ā ‘Arafah expresses that no matter how much one tries, it is impossible to fully count or repay even a single blessing of Allāh — gratitude itself is enabled by His grace.- The Qur'ānic verse (14:34) reinforces this truth: “If you try to count the blessings of Allāh, you will never be able to number them.”- Sūrah al-Kahf tells the story of two men: one was given two lush gardens and became arrogant, claiming superiority in wealth and status.- He denied the possibility of resurrection and assumed his prosperity would never perish.- His companion reminded him that Allāh created him from dust and a drop, and advised him to say, “As Allāh wills; there is no power except in Allāh,” showing gratitude instead of arrogance.- The arrogant man's gardens were destroyed, and he regretted his ingratitude, saying, “I wish I had not associated anyone with my Lord.”- The story concludes that all authority belongs to Allāh alone — He gives and takes as He wills, and His reward is the best.- Imām al-Ṣādiq (a) said: “It is written in the Torah — thank the one who blesses you and show kindness to the one who thanks you. Blessings never perish when gratitude is shown, but they vanish when denied; gratitude increases blessings and protects from change.”- CBC's *The Fifth Estate* exposed how some Canadian charities are allegedly funding illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.- The UN reports over 2,500 settler attacks on Palestinians since the Gaza war began.- Experts argue this funding violates Canadian public policy and makes charities complicit in Palestinian displacement.- About 3.3 million Palestinians live in the West Bank, where Israel controls about 60% of the land (Area C), with settlements housing roughly 500,000 settlers, all deemed illegal under international law.- Canada officially condemns settlement expansion but loopholes allow indirect financial support.- Toronto lawyer Shane Martinez and the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians highlight that Canadian charities cannot legally support foreign armies.- Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stated that daily war crimes occur in the West Bank, admitting that Israel must withdraw and allow Palestinians their right to self-determination.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaOctober 10th, 2025- Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October.- Gratitude is part of human nature and is emphasized repeatedly in the Qur'an.- Allah commands humans to remember and thank Him for all blessings and sustenance.- Gratitude must be expressed for both material and spiritual blessings, as all provisions ultimately trace back to Allah.- Prophet Sulaymān's prayer shows the importance of asking Allah for the ability to be thankful.- We are commanded to thank not only Allah but also those who serve as means for His blessings, such as parents and others who help us.- The Imams teach that one who fails to thank people has not truly thanked Allah.- Every blessing involves a chain of contributors—from human labor to natural forces—ending with Allah as the true source.- Humanity benefits from Allah's subjugation of nature (taskhīr): water, wind, sun, technology, and space travel are signs for those who reflect and use reason.- Spiritual blessings, such as guidance through the wilāyah of Imam ‘Ali (a), are among the greatest favors to be thankful for.- Communal opportunities like Friday prayers also warrant gratitude—to builders, managers, and volunteers—rather than harshness when mistakes occur.- Thankfulness benefits the individual, not Allah, as gratitude brings personal growth and divine increase in blessings.- Allah promises: if you are thankful, He will increase His blessings; if you are ungrateful, punishment is severe.- Imam Ja‘far al-Ṣādiq (a) explains that one who is granted thankfulness is also granted increase, fulfilling Allah's promise.- Imam ‘Ali (a) teaches that Allah never opens the door of gratitude without also opening the door of increase, just as He never opens repentance without forgiveness or reliance without provision.- True shukr (gratitude) has three dimensions: (a) Tongue — saying “al-ḥamdulillāh.” (b) Heart — recognizing the blessing as from Allah. (c) Limbs — using the blessing in obedience to Allah.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night MajlisOctober 9th, 202516th Rabi Al-Akhir 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaOctober 3rd, 2025- Today marks the birth anniversary of the 11th Imām, Ḥasan al-‘Askari (a).- Islam is a straight path, away from extremes.- Imām al-‘Askari (a) urged moderation and warned against extravagance.- One must live within one's means and avoid debt.- In modern North America, debt is normalized through student loans and credit systems.- Imām ‘Ali (a) warned that debt causes anxiety at night and humiliation during the day.- Credit cards tempt overspending; discipline is needed to use them only for convenience and pay on time.- Banks exploit customer greed and reward those who don't pay off on time.- Even charity must have moderation; beyond limits it becomes wasteful.- Qur'ān (17:26–30) emphasizes balance: give relatives, the needy, and travelers their due, but avoid wastefulness, which is linked to satanic behavior.- If unable to help financially, respond with gentle words.- Balance in charity means neither extreme miserliness nor extreme extravagance.- Allah controls provision, expanding or limiting it as He wills.- Studying history requires looking at all perspectives, not only the victors' version.- Indigenous peoples of Canada and Native Americans share experiences of displacement and oppression.- In 2007, Queen Elizabeth called the British landing in Virginia a celebration of three civilizations' meeting, but Native Americans saw it as the start of land loss and reservations.- The 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre killed 250–300 Native men, women, and children; soldiers received medals of honor.- Attempts were made to revoke those medals, but later administrations insisted on keeping them.- The Gaza “peace plan” reflects the same pattern: drawn up by oppressors and supporters without input from Palestinians.- The plan ignored disproportionate Palestinian casualties and destruction.- Trump stated Hamas should accept the plan after “20,000 killed” and leadership eliminated, implying the remaining 46,000 were innocent victims unacknowledged in the narrative.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Wiladat of Imam Hasan Al-Askari (AS)Thursday Night ProgramThursday October 2, 20259th Rabi Ul Akhir 1447 AH Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaSeptember 26th, 2025- Next Tuesday is the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, remembering the atrocities and generational impact of residential schools in Canada.- The government was slow to acknowledge the injustices: land theft, broken treaties, forced removal of children, suppression of Indigenous languages and culture, and church-run residential schools.- The government and Catholic Church later apologized, but many treaty obligations remain unfulfilled, such as the Ontario case where $4 per person was promised with annual increases but never implemented; the Supreme Court in July 2024 called it a mockery, and First Nations are demanding $160 billion.- Some Ontario cities, like Vaughan, have adopted Indigenous land acknowledgements, but symbolic gestures are not enough without honoring treaty commitments.- Indigenous peoples are not asking for their lands back but for fair value and payments according to signed treaties; the issue is justice, not ownership.- This means living on these lands is not impermissible for others, as the matter is between the government and Indigenous peoples regarding fair compensation.- Shifting to the Middle East: 156 countries have recognized Palestine, with strong applause at the UN when France announced recognition.- Despite global recognition, the US continues to delay action.- Recognition alone is symbolic and must be followed by meaningful steps.- Former Canadian foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy emphasized that statements and rhetoric must be backed by action.- Past injustices cannot be excused by new realities such as illegal West Bank settlements.- Imam ‘Ali (a) stated: “Verily the old right is not nullified by anything,” highlighting that longstanding rights and injustices must still be addressed, relevant to the Palestinian cause.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night MajlisSeptember 25th, 20252nd Rabi Al-Akhir 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaSeptember 19th, 2025https://www.al-m.ca/marriagePlaylist on Marriage:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiWrxSBgXI99MXOYSRsQxS5wTQAn_aw6w- Emphasized importance of the marriage contract, especially optional conditions where the wife can secure the right to divorce in cases like abuse.- One condition highlighted was physical abuse and violence.- Some misuse Qur'an 4:34 to justify abuse; but “disobedience” refers to a specific context which many misuse- Qur'an prescribes three steps of discipline- Verse is a restriction of pre-Islamic violence, not a license for abuse (as emphasized by Professor Amina Wudud).- The third option is not obligatory and can be skipped; divorce is the final solution.- If local law deems even symbolic discipline a crime, it must be avoided due to legal and family consequences.- Neither the Prophet nor the Imams ever used that option in practice.- Violence can occur from wives too, but in that case husbands already have options: patience or divorce.- Family peace comes from muwaddah (affection) and raḥmah (compassion), required from both spouses.- Those facing minor marital tensions should reflect on larger global struggles.- Natural disasters like Afghanistan's earthquake and Pakistan's floods differ from man-made crises.- Gaza crisis: over 64,000 killed (46% women and children), 160,000 injured, massive destruction of essential infrastructure.- UN Commission of Inquiry states Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, fulfilling four out of five acts defined in the 1948 convention.- Reflecting on global suffering may provide perspective for handling personal challenges.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night MajlisSeptember 18th, 2025https://www.al-m.ca/marriagePlaylist on Marriage:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiWrxSBgXI99MXOYSRsQxS5wTQAn_aw6w- Marriage ceremonies have resumed with the opening of the centre and summer season, prompting a reminder on the marriage contract.- Islamic marriage contract (‘aqd) requires three essentials: proposal from bride, acceptance from groom, and mahr.- Mahr is the bride's right, set by her or her guardian; groom may accept or negotiate.- Mahr is symbolic, not a purchase; can be monetary, material, or a service (e.g., Qur'an teaching, Hajj).- Mahr may be immediate, deferred, or partly both.- Mahr Fāṭima equaled 1.25 kilos of silver (about 500 dirhams).- Marriage contracts can include optional conditions, a practice rooted in sharī‘a and discussed by classical and modern scholars.- Indian/Pakistani contracts include “other conditions,” though often left blank.- Optional conditions prevent misuse of rights, protect women, and are allowed if not against sharī‘a.- Conditions often relate to divorce rights and division of property.- Divorce is allowed but as a last resort; Qur'an instructs fairness in either retaining or releasing wives.- Some men suspend wives without divorce; judicial divorce exists but is slow, hence optional conditions are advised.- Suggested conditions: if husband marries another without wife's consent, abuses wife, abandons her, refuses religious divorce after civil divorce, or resists wife's civil divorce.- These conditions don't prohibit second marriage but allow first wife the right to exit.- Prophetic and Imams' marriages are models: patience, devotion, and love in challenges.- Muhammad and Khadija exemplified unity in hardship.- Ali and Fāṭima exemplified mutual devotion and support.- Husayn and Rabāb exemplified deep love; Husayn's poetry reflects his affection for them.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaSeptember 12th, 2025- This week marks the birth anniversary of the Prophet of Islam and the Sixth Imam, both titled aṣ-Ṣādiq (the truthful one).- Qur'an 2:177 highlights trustworthiness, patience, and truthfulness as essential ethical values.- Believers must fulfill promises, remain patient in hardship, and guard against displeasing Allāh.- Islam emphasizes honoring agreements even with enemies; Sūrah at-Tawbah addresses treaty violations by the Meccans but commands Muslims to fulfill agreements with those who remained faithful.- The Prophet and Imam ‘Ali instructed their armies not to deceive or act unfaithfully.- Israel's attack on Doha exposed its disregard for international law, which requires respecting enemy representatives in negotiations.- Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the strike as intolerable, dangerous for peace, and a violation of Qatar's sovereignty.- Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Canada is evaluating its relationship with Israel.- Citizens are urged to pressure the government by contacting MPs through NCCM's resources.- The UN Security Council condemned Israel's strike on Doha, including the US, but avoided directly naming Israel.- Algeria's ambassador criticized the UNSC for being constrained and failing to name the aggressor.- Former EU envoy Sven Kühn von Burgsdorff urged nations to uphold humanity and postwar international values.- Double standards in global politics prevent peace in the world.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)