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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, th...

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 AH May 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), tr...

Friday Juma KhutbaMay 9th, 2025- Birth anniversary of Imām ‘Ali ibn Musa ar-Riḍā (a).- Importance of clear agreements on wages and work expectations between employers and employees.- Imām ar-Riḍā (a) reprimanded his workers for not agreeing on a specific wage with a laborer, emphasizing fairness in compensation.- Emphasis on paying agreed wages on time and rewarding additional effort appropriately...

Thursday Night ProgramMay 8th, 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaMay 2nd, 2025- Israel is using starvation as a weapon against Palestinians by blocking food, fuel, and medicine from entering Gaza for two months.- This act violates international humanitarian laws, which Israel has repeatedly breached without facing consequences.- France, Germany, and the UK condemned the blockade, calling it “intolerable” and rejecting the use of aid as politic...

Thursday Night Majlis 3rd Dhul Qadah 1446 AH May 1st 2025 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaApril 25th, 2025- We marked the wafat of Imām Ja‘far aṣ-Ṣādiq (a) and are nearing the federal elections. - Voting is essential for having a voice and shaping our future. - Imām aṣ-Ṣādiq (a)’s political stance varied based on context. - He supported Zayd ash-Shahid’s uprising but rejected the ‘Abbasid movement due to insincere motives. - He warned his relatives against joining the...

Shahadat of Imam Jaffer As-Sadiq (AS)25th Shawwal 1446 AHThursday, April 25th 2025- "Ja‘fari" refers to Shī‘ī fiqh based on Imam Ja‘far aṣ-Ṣādiq. - Imam aṣ-Ṣādiq had a major role in shaping Shī‘ī identity. - Shī‘ī school is rooted in the Prophet’s ḥadīth of the Qur’ān and Ahlul Bayt. - Clear distinction formed between Shī‘a and Sunni (al-‘āmmah) schools. - Imam trained scholars to preser...

- Reminder of the importance of taqwa (God-consciousness) - Emphasis on voting in the upcoming Canadian Federal election - Voting is a moral responsibility and ensures justice and good governance - Not voting weakens the Muslim community’s voice - Supporting a candidate does not mean endorsing all their actions - Be informed through resources like the Canadian Muslim Vote - Some politicians use fe...

Thursday Night MajlisApril 17th 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Emphasizing reading and interacting with the Qur’ān. - “Interacting” means engaging deeply, as shown in Sermon 193 of Imām ‘Ali (a). - Hammām asked Imām to describe the pious; Imām eventually listed 105 qualities. - The pious live with constant awareness of Allāh, Paradise, and Hell. - They recite the Qur’ān thoughtfully, moved by verses of hope and fear. - Hammām was so affected he passed away;...

Yaum-e-Gham 1446 AH Eve of 12th Shawwal 1446 AH Thursday April 10th 2025 - The destruction of Jannatul Baqi took place on 8 Shawwāl 1343 (2 May 1925) by the Wahhabis, targeting the graves of the Ahlul Bayt, companions, and others in Medina. - Wahhabi ideology sees respect shown at graves as shirk, failing to differentiate between worship and reverence. - If not for fear of global backlash, Wahhabi...

1st Shawwal 1446 AHMarch 31st 2025• Thank Allāh for guiding us to Islam and granting us the opportunity to complete Ramadhān. Gratitude is key to spiritual growth. • The Qur’ān was revealed in this month, making it a time for deepening our connection with it beyond just recitation. • The Qur’ān provides guidance at different levels, from general guidance for all to specific guidance for believers,...

1st Shawwal 1446 AHMarch 31st 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaMarch 28th, 2025- Ramadhān is ending soon, bringing blessings, mercy, and forgiveness. May Allāh accept our deeds and help us maintain His consciousness. - Daily du‘ās of the Prophet and Imams guide us to help those in need. - Community efforts focus on poverty relief locally and overseas. - Must assist those in distress, displaced, or imprisoned unjustly. - Political engagement...

28th Ramadan 1446 AHMarch 28th 2025Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

March 25, 202525th Ramadan, 1446 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

March 24, 202524th Ramadan, 1446 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

24th Ramadan 1446 AHMarch 23rd 2025- Dr. Keith Moore, a Canadian embryologist, analyzed Quranic verses and concluded that their scientific accuracy suggests divine origin. - Dr. Persaud, another Canadian professor, supported Moore’s findings and stated that the Quran's descriptions of science are too precise to be coincidental. - The lecture highlights that non-Muslim scientists have recognize...

23rd Ramadan 1446 AH March 22nd 2025 - The last ten nights of Ramadan, particularly the 19th, 21st, and 23rd, are significant because Laylatul Qadr occurs during this time, a night worth more than a thousand months.- Laylatul Qadr is linked to the Quran's revelation, marking a personal honor for the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and an important annual event.- The Quran was revealed gradually over 2...

21st Ramadan 1446 AH March 21th 2025 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaMarch 21st, 2025- The last 10 days of Ramadhān are a time for seeking Allāh’s forgiveness and improving character. - Charity is a key aspect of Ramadhān, including fidya, kaffārah, fiṭra, and giving ifṭār, all considered virtuous acts. - Fasting helps create empathy by making the rich experience hunger so they develop compassion for the poor. - The Prophet (s) stated that giving...

Eve of 21st Ramadan 1446 AHMarch 20th 2025- Imām ‘Ali’s silence during the 25 years of the khulafā’ was intentional; he did not accept their legitimacy but refrained from armed conflict for the greater good of Islam while offering guidance in Qur’ānic and judicial matters. - He described his exclusion from the caliphate as unjust, yet he chose patience over conflict, despite feeling deep pain and...

Eve of 20th Ramadan 1446 AHMarch 19th 2025- Imam Ali divided his life into four phases, with a focus on his 25 years of silence, during which he worked the land to support his family and engaged in charitable acts. - He established numerous endowments (waqf) by cultivating land, planting palm trees, and digging wells to make barren lands arable. - His endowment deed was made purely for seeking All...