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Friday KhutbaAugust 8th, 2025Safar 13th, 1447 AHThe Humanitarian Violations Against The Family Of Imam Husayn (a) After KarbalaQur'anic Command To Defend The Oppressed: Lessons From KarbalaThe Prophet's Rules Of War Versus The Crimes Of Yazid's ArmyParallels Between Karbala And Modern-Day OppressionHow Extremist Groups Mirror The Injustice Of KarbalaWhy Some Scholars Defend Yazid And Oppose The ‘Azā Of Husayn (a)Debunking Ibn Taymiyyah And Others On The Events Of KarbalaThe Role Of ‘Azā In Preserving The True Path Of IslamMisuse Of “Unity” To Silence The Remembrance Of KarbalaAwaiting The Mahdi (a): Hope For Global JusticeDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

30th of Imam Hussain (AS)Wafat of Bibi Sakina (AS)August 4th 20259th Safar 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Ayyam E Hasan - Day 3Shahadat of Imam Hasan (AS)August 1st 20256th Safar 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday KhutbaAugust 1st, 2025Safar 7th, 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Ayyam E Hasan - Day 2July 31th 20255th Safar 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Ayyam E Hasan - Day 1 July 30th 20254th Safar 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

20th Of Imam Hussain (AS)July 25th 202529th Muharram 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday KhutbaJuly 25th 202529th Muharram 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night MajlisJuly 24th 202528th Muharram 1446 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Shahadat of Imam Zaynul Abideen (AS) July 21st 202525th Muharram 1446 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Shahadat of Imam Zaynul Abideen (AS) July 20th 202524th Muharram 1446 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Shahadat of Imam Zaynul Abideen (AS) July 19th 202523rd Muharram 1446 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Shahadat of Imam Zaynul Abideen (AS) July 18th 202522nd Muharram 1446 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Khutba July 18th 202522nd Muharram 1446 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night MajlisJuly 17th 202521st Muharram 1446 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

10th of Imam Hussain (AS) July 16th 202520th Muharram 1446 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

July 11th, 202515th Muharram 1447Friday Jumu'ah Khutba* The Shi‘a and some Sufi/Sunni communities commemorated the tragedy of Karbala, symbolizing the struggle between justice and tyranny.* Imam Husayn (a) offered to leave peacefully when rejected by the people, but refused to surrender to an unjust ruler or flee in humiliation.* Husayn's refusal to pledge allegiance to Yazid was a vital moral and spiritual stance, representing divine truth and justice over tyranny.* Accepting Yazid would have symbolized the defeat of moral principles.* Imam Husayn (a) declared that humiliation was not acceptable for the family of the Prophet, as God and the righteous reject obedience to oppressors.* A local dispute arose around a public display of Husayn's quote “Never to humiliation” at the Jaffari Community Centre, where neighbours and the local community misinterpreted the meaning behind this universal message* This slogan embodies global resolve against oppression, urging peoples to resist injustice peacefully, as explained earlier in the lecture* It does not represent, encourage, condone, or relate to any form of violence* We invite the local community and neighbours to reach out and learn more about this message and Husayn's struggle for freedom, rather than making assumptions or spreading misinformation* The message of Karbala is universal and continues to inspire oppressed people worldwide to stand against injustice.* Conveying the message of the oppressed, like Lady Zaynab and Imam Zaynul ‘Abidin did, is a vital part of resistance against false narratives.* Highlighting modern parallels to historical episodes of oppression, especially media bias and suppression of voices criticizing Israeli actions in Gaza, where labels of Anti-Semitism are used to silence valid criticisms of a government systemDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night Majlis July 10th 202514th Muharram 1446 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Finding God - Sheikh Khalil JafferEve of 12th Muharram 1447 AHMonday, July 7 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Sham-e-Ghariba Majlis - Sheikh Khalil JafferSham-e-Ghariba - Ashura Day 1447 AHSaturday, July 6 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Ashura Day Maqtal - Sheikh Khalil JafferAshura Day 1447 AHSaturday, July 6 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Finding God - Sheikh Khalil JafferEve of 10th Muharram 1447 AHSaturday, July 5 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

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Finding God - Sheikh Khalil JafferEve of 9th Muharram 1447 AHFriday, July 4 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Finding God - Sheikh Khalil JafferEve of 8th Muharram 1447 AHThursday, July 3 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Finding God - Sheikh Khalil JafferEve of 7th Muharram 1447 AHWednesday, July 2 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Finding God - Sheikh Khalil JafferEve of 6th Muharram 1447 AHTuesday, July 1 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Finding God - Sheikh Khalil JafferEve of 3rd Muharram 1447 AHSaturday, June 28th 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Finding God - Sheikh Khalil JafferEve of 5th Muharram 1447 AHSunday, June 30th 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Finding God - Sheikh Khalil JafferEve of 4th Muharram 1447 AHSunday, June 29th 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Eve of 2nd Muharram 1447 AHFriday, June 27th 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Finding God - Sheikh Khalil JafferEve of 2nd Muharram 1447 AHThursday, June 27th 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma Khutba1st Muharram 1447June 27th, 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Finding God with Sheikh Khalil JafferEve of 1st Muharram 1447 AHThursday, June 26th 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Eve of 1st Muharram 1447 AHThursday, June 26th 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaJune 20th, 2025- Shi‘as are facing a dangerous situation as Israel has attacked Iran, claiming Iran is building a nuclear bomb.- CNN and US intelligence suggest Iran is three years away from having a nuclear bomb, but Trump's own intelligence director said Iran is not building one and has not resumed the program since suspending it in 2003.- Trump disregarded his intelligence director's statement and claimed Iran was very close to getting the bomb.- There is no solid evidence that Iran is weaponizing its nuclear program; credible organizations and the IAEA confirm no signs of military use of enriched uranium.- Western governments repeat that “Israel has the right to defend itself,” but Iran did not attack Israel, so Israel's war is aggression, not self-defence.- Netanyahu has falsely claimed for over 30 years that Iran is close to getting a nuclear bomb, repeatedly misleading Americans, similar to the WMD lie about Iraq.- The Western media heavily favors Israel, exaggerating Israeli casualties while minimizing or ignoring Palestinian deaths and suffering.- A report found Israeli deaths get 33 times more BBC coverage than Palestinian deaths, showing Western media bias that devalues Arab and Iranian lives.- Ayatullāh Sistāni condemned the military aggression against Iran and warned of severe chaos and suffering if the aggression continues, urging governments to stop the war and find a lawful, peaceful resolution.- People are encouraged to recite Du‘ā no. 14 of aṣ-Ṣaḥifah as-Sajjādiyyah for the safety of Shi‘as in the Middle East, especially in Iran.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Eid ul MubahilaJune 20th 202523rd Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH– Mubahala is when the Prophet challenged the Najran Christians to invoke God's curse on the liars.– It happened peacefully after the Treaty of Ḥudaybiyya when Islam spread by preaching, not war.– The Prophet sent letters to many leaders, including the Bishop of Najran, inviting them to monotheism.– The Najran Christians sent a delegation for dialogue; the Prophet explained pure tawḥīd.– They insisted Jesus was divine; the Prophet refuted this with Qur'an comparing Jesus to Adam.– Allah commanded the Prophet to settle it through Mubahala, bringing his closest family.– The Prophet came with Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, and Husayn — showing who was truthful.– Seeing this, the Christian leader backed out, choosing peace and paying jizya instead.– This showed Islam's victory through logic and the special status of Ahl al-Bayt.– It contrasts with Christian history of forced conversions and refutes Pope Benedict's claims.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night Majlis June 19th 202522nd Dhul Hijjah 1446 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Shahadat of Sons of Hazrat Muslim bin Aqil (a)Wednesday June 18th 202522nd Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH* Muslim bin ‘Aqil's martyrdom marks the beginning of the Karbala tragedy, and his two sons, Muhammad and Ibrahim, were martyred brutally about a year later.* The Quran's 31st chapter is named after Luqmān, an Abyssinian sage known for his wisdom, though not necessarily a prophet.* Allah granted Luqmān wisdom and used his words of advice in the Quran to teach key values to humanity.* Luqmān's first advice to his son is Tawhid: never associate partners with Allah, as shirk is a grave injustice.* He reminds his son about Qiyāmat: that even the smallest deeds will be brought forth by Allah for judgment, reinforcing accountability.* Luqmān stresses the importance of establishing prayer as an act of submission, gratitude, and seeking divine support.* He instructs his son to command good and forbid evil, showing concern for the moral wellbeing of society.* Luqmān emphasizes patience as essential for fulfilling duties and withstanding hardships and opposition.* He teaches humility in behavior: do not act arrogantly, be moderate in walking, and keep the voice gentle and low.* Allah adds advice about gratitude to parents, obedience within limits, and how Muslim bin ‘Aqil's sons embodied strong faith, duty, patience, and sacrifice even in hardship.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Eid E Ghadeer 1446 AHJune 14th 202518th Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH* Islam was completed and perfected through the announcement of Imamat at Ghadir, not just through prayers and fasting.* Allah revealed a verse commanding the Prophet to deliver this crucial message, promising divine protection against opposition.* The Prophet declared Ali as Mawla after announcing the perfection of religion and Allah's satisfaction with Islam as a complete system.* Many verses and narrations show that all acts of worship are invalid if done without accepting the rightful Imams.* Ghadir highlights that Wilāyat is not just love for Ali, but obedience and submission to his authority as appointed by Allah.* Islam's perfection relies on both Tawḥīd and acceptance of divine leadership through the Prophet's family.* Shayṭān's story shows that worship without obedience is worthless; he worshipped for thousands of years but refused to submit to Allah's choice.* Shayṭān believed in Allah and worshipped Him but failed the test of surrendering his pride when commanded to bow to Adam.* True Islam requires both belief in God and complete surrender to His chosen guides, preventing the mistakes of past nations.* Ghadir serves as a reminder and a test for Muslims to maintain Islam's complete form by upholding the Imamat.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaJune 6th, 2025- Eid Mubarak was extended to all.- Surah al-Shams emphasizes divine signs and the human soul's ability to know right from wrong.- Success lies in purifying the soul; failure comes from letting it be corrupted.- Tawbah cleanses the soul like water purifies the body.- Surah al-Aʿlā stresses reminders and the importance of charity and prayer.- True belief includes willingly giving to the needy, not just fulfilling obligations.- The message of purification and charity is found in all revealed scriptures.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Eid-ul-Adha 14469th Dhul Hijjah 1446June 6, 2025* Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrāhīm's (a) success in fully submitting to God's will, highlighting that Islam means the struggle to surrender.* Ibrāhīm faced two key challenges in his final test: internal (love for his son) and external (Shayṭān trying to deter him three times).* The three pillars stoned at Mina represent these diversions by Shayṭān; on a deeper level, they symbolize the internal and external obstacles to submission.* The first pillar represents the evil within (nafs ammārah), the second represents devils among jinn, and the third symbolizes satanic human influences.* Ibrāhīm was victorious over Shayṭān because he had already purified his soul, fulfilling the verse “successful is he who purifies it.”* Eid al-Adha teaches us, even outside of ḥajj, to be vigilant against internal and external satanic forces.* On the first day in Mina, only the first pillar is stoned before sacrifice—showing that defeating one's own nafs is necessary to sacrifice sincerely.* Pilgrims throw 49 pebbles total across the days, symbolizing the 49 major sins in Islamic teachings—each pebble representing a dimension of evil.* We should self-reflect and identify at least seven negative traits to begin the path of spiritual purification.* While we celebrate Eid, we must not forget oppressed Muslims like those in Gaza, and we pray for the reappearance of the Mahdī to establish true justice.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Shahadat of Hazrat Muslim Bin Aqeel (a)Thursday June 5th 20259th Dhul Hijjah 1446 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Shahadat of 5th Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (AS)6th Dhul Hijjah 1446 AHJune 3rd, 2025* Imam Muḥammad al-Bāqir (a) was known for his depth of knowledge, as described by the Prophet (s): “he will dig out knowledge the way it should be.”* A narration highlights the Imām referencing the “Book of ʿAlī” as the most authentic source of knowledge, emphasizing divine revelation through Jibrāʾīl.* In a hadith, the Imām categorized actions into four groups: ladders of good deeds, penalties for sins, major sins, and elements of salvation.* Good deeds include initiating salām, feeding others (especially the needy), and praying at night when others are asleep.* Penalties that erase sins include doing wuḍūʾ in cold weather, walking to congregational prayers, and maintaining regular prayers.* Major sins include obeying greed, following one's desires, and self-conceit or arrogance—each warned against in the Qur'an.* Elements of salvation are fearing Allah in private and public, being moderate in wealth or poverty, and speaking justly in pleasure or anger.* Imam al-Bāqir (a) was poisoned in early Dhul Ḥijjah by the ruling powers who, after Karbala, resorted to covert assassination of the Imams.* As his wafāt neared, he asked that women recite marsiya for him in Mina for ten years, linking his memory to the tragedy of Karbala.* Imam al-Bāqir was five at Karbala and never forgot the trauma; he is buried beside his father in Baqīʿ, and his demolished shrine remains a cause of grief for believers.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night MajlisMay 29th 20251st Dhul Hijjah 1446Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night Majlis24th Dhul Qadah 1446 AHMay 22nd, 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Shahadat of 9th Imam Muhammad Al-Jawad (AS)29th Dhul Qadah 1446 AHMay 27th, 2025* Imam Muḥammad at-Taqi al-Jawād (a.s.) became Imam at a young age and was known for his deep taqwa despite his youth.* He lived during the rule of Ma'mun and Mu‘tasim and passed away at age 25 in Baghdad.* Du‘a (supplication) is a vital means of communication with Allah and a sign of humility and trust.* The Qur'an strongly encourages believers to call upon Allah, promising a response to sincere prayers.* Shi‘a Islam has a rich legacy of du‘a literature transmitted from the Prophet and Imams, covering various personal and spiritual needs.* Imam al-Jawād (a.s.) taught a famous du‘a to be recited after the Fajr prayer, beginning with "أفوض أمري إلى الله...".* Early sources attribute this du‘a directly to Imam al-Jawād (a.s.), stating it brings ease and acceptance of one's requests.* The du‘a incorporates verses from the Qur'an that emphasize reliance, repentance, and trust in Allah's protection and sufficiency.* Phrases in the du‘a reinforce that Allah alone is the ultimate Provider, Creator, and Protector—sufficient against all needs.* Imam al-Jawād (a.s.) also gifted his wife a document with ten du‘as for various life situations, showing the importance of supplication in all aspects of life.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaMay 23, 2025- Migration to North America has unintentionally promoted multiculturalism, evident in the diverse ethnic makeup of religious communities.- Shi‘a diversity has been noticeable in weekend school students since the late 1970s and 1980s.- As the community developed, full-time Islamic schools have emerged, reflecting similar ethnic diversity.- There are now 16 full-time Shi‘a Islamic schools across Canada, from Montreal and Ottawa to Toronto and Vancouver.- This growth has created a need for collaboration and networking among these schools.- In January 2024, the first global gathering of full-time Shi‘a schools was held in Karbala, with 60 schools from places like Indonesia and Australia represented.- On the sidelines, North American schools formed WISE CANADA (World Islamic Summit of Education, Canada) to promote cooperation in Canada and the US.- WISE CANADA will hold its first national meeting tomorrow at As-Sadiq Islamic School.- Networking helps schools share best practices, recognize challenges, and develop solutions.- Qur'anic verse 9:71 highlights the mutual support, righteousness, and obedience expected among believing men and women.- A call was made to embrace diversity and avoid isolation.- UN Secretary General highlighted the severe suffering in Gaza, with 80% designated as militarized or evacuation zones.- 160,000 pallets of aid (equivalent to nearly 9,000 trucks) are waiting to be delivered.- Canada, the UK, and France strongly condemned Israel's military actions and settlement expansion in Gaza and the West Bank.- They warned of further actions if Israel does not stop military offensives and lift aid restrictions.- UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy halted free trade talks with Israel, calling its rhetoric and planned military actions extreme and unjustifiable.- Foreign ministers from multiple Western and allied countries, plus the EU, issued a joint statement urging Israel to restore humanitarian aid flows.- They criticized a proposed Israel–US aid system for bypassing the UN, arguing it politicizes and undermines humanitarian relief efforts.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday KhutbaMay 16, 2025- True righteousness is not merely turning towards the east or west but involves sound belief and ethical actions.- Imam Ali is known as Amīr al-Mu'minīn (chief of the believers) and Imam al-Muttaqīn (leader of the righteous), reflecting both faith and practice.- Surah Baqarah, Ayat 177 emphasizes that righteousness includes belief in Allah, the or Last Day, the angels, the book, and the prophets.- Commitment to faith must manifest in actions, not just verbal declarations.- The first action of righteousness mentioned is voluntary charity, given out of love for Allah to relatives, orphans, the needy, travelers, beggars, and those in bondage.- After charity, the verse emphasizes obligatory rituals like prayer and zakat, representing the rights of Allah and people.- Moral and ethical conduct includes fulfilling promises and being patient in financial distress, physical hardship, and during conflict.- True loyalty to Imam Ali involves embodying these principles of belief, charity, worship, and moral integrity.- The khutbah emphasizes that local community welfare must not be neglected despite international charitable efforts.- The importance of supporting local welfare programs and food banks is highlighted, especially given current economic challenges.- The ongoing suffering of Palestinians is addressed, drawing attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the use of food as a political weapon.- Canada's Foreign Minister, Anita Anand, condemns the use of food as a political tool and urges a ceasefire and a two-state solution.- The speaker concludes with a supplication for the reappearance of Imam Mahdi and for global peace and justice.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night Majlis17th Dhul Qadah 1446 AHMay 15th, 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Wiladat of 8th Imam Ali Ar-Ridha (AS)11th Dhul Qadah 1446 AHMay 9th, 2025* Wilādat of Imām ‘Ali ar-Riḍā (a) on 11 Dhul Qa‘dah 1446 / 09 May 2025.* Racial tensions persist globally despite advancements, as seen in Europe's far-right and US white supremacy.* Minorities once welcomed to strengthen economies are now marginalized as societies push for equality.* Identity is defined by faith (dīn), transcending family, ethnicity, and nationality (49:13).* Quran highlights diversity of language and color as signs of Allah's power (30:22).* Mothers of Ahlul Bayt Imams came from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, including Persian, Berber, Maghrib, Nuba, and Sindh.* Imam al-Riḍā's mother, Najmah, was a slave-girl from Maghrib, illustrating racial inclusivity.* Imam al-Jawad was referred to as “Al-Aswad” due to his dark complexion, but his divine status remained unaffected.* Imam al-Riḍā demonstrated humility by serving a soldier who insulted him in a bathhouse.* The Imam emphasized that true honor comes from taqwā, not lineage or skin color.* A dream involving the Prophet (s.a.w.) and a symbolic number of dates foreshadowed a significant encounter with Imam al-Riḍā.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)