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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...

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 (...

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 val...

May 21st 2026Jumerat ProgramDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaMay 8th, 2026- The Conflict Between US/Israel And Iran Has Been Framed By Some Through Shia-Sunni Polemics- Shaykh Ahmad Al-Tayyeb Condemned Iran’s Attacks On Arab Territories As Unjustified And Religiously Forbidden- His Silence On US/Israeli Aggression Against Iran, Including Civilian Deaths, Raises Serious Concern- Criticism Suggests Possible Political Pressure Influencing Rel...

Thursday Night Majlis Thursday, May 7th 2026 20th Dhul Qadah 1447 - Servants of Allah are defined by humility, patience, sincere worship, fear of punishment, and balanced living- The sixth trait emphasizes pure tawhid—never turning to anyone besides Allah- True faith is not just belief but aligning actions, trust, and hope with Allah- People often unknowingly rely on worldly means instead of Allah...

Friday Juma KhutbaMay 1st, 2026- United Nations was founded to uphold peace through justice, where all nations are equally subject to law- The veto power of the five permanent members—United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China—undermines fairness and weakens global justice- Qur’anic principle (5:8, 4:135) emphasizes justice even toward those one dislikes, rejecting bias and selective mor...

Wendesday April 29, 202612 Dhul Qada 1447Wiladat of Imam Ali Ar-Redha (AS)• Celebration Of The Birth Anniversary Of The 8th Imām Imam Ali al-Rida And His Unique Historical Journey• The Journey From Medina To Marw And Finally Tus Where He Was Buried In Mashhad• Mamun Forced The Imām’s Travel Under Close Supervision By Rajā’ Bin Abi Az-Zaḥḥāk• The Route Was Strategically Chosen To Avoid Qom Showing...

Friday Juma KhutbaApril 24th, 2026- Justice Is The True Measure Of A Nation’s Humanity, Especially In How It Treats Society's Weakest and Most Vulnerable- Islam Emphasizes Fairness Even Toward Those We Dislike Or Oppose- Qur’an 5:8 Commands Believers To Uphold Justice Without Letting Hatred Lead To Injustice- True Taqwa Is Demonstrated By Being Just, Not By Emotional Or Political Bias- Internation...

Friday Juma KhutbaApril 17th, 2026- Pope Condemns War Rhetoric And Says God Does Not Support Violence- Donald Trump Threatene Iran on April 7 by saying that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” Pope Leo XIV declared his statement as “truly unacceptable.”- Trump Criticizes The Pope, Rejecting His Views On War And Nuclear Weapons- The Pope Emphasizes His Role As A Messenger Of The Gospel, Not A...

Friday Juma KhutbaApril 10th, 2026- Recent global tensions, highlighting a halted threat of major destruction against Iran- Criticism of statements and behavior attributed to Donald Trump regarding genocidal threats toward Iran- Notable backlash from U.S. political figures including Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders questioning US leadership stability- Emphasis on Christian teachings of forgiveness...

Friday Juma KhutbaApril 3rd, 2026- Good Friday reflection introduced through remarks attributed to Pope Leo XIV about Jesus as the King of Peace- Emphasis that Jesus Christ rejects war and does not accept prayers from those who engage in violence- Qur’anic parallel from Qur’an (2:275) used to describe moral confusion driven by greed and false equivalence- Criticism of politicians using religion to...

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

Thursday, March 26, 20267th Shawwal 1447Jumerat MajlisYawm E Gham• The Majlis Focuses On The Tragedy Of Jannatul Baqi And Its Demolition In 1925 By Followers Of Wahhabism• Wahhabism Is Presented As A Minority Trend Within Sunni Islam, Often Linked In Modern Times To Groups Like ISIS And Taliban• The Ideological Roots Trace Back To Ibn Taymiyya And Later Revival By Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab• A Pol...

Friday Juma KhutbaFriday March 13th, 2026- This Ramadhān Has Been Especially Difficult For Shi‘a Muslims Due To The Current War Started During Ongoing Negotiations, Killing Countless Everyday- The Collapse Of The So-Called Rules-Based World Order Has Led To A Situation Where Powerful Nations Act Without Restraint- Major Powers Now Bomb Or Target Leaders They Dislike, Reflecting A “Law Of The Jungl...

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Friday Juma KhutbaMarch 6th, 2026- Iran, The Largest Shi‘a Country, Was Recently Targeted By The United States And Israel, Resulting In Major Loss Of Life And Property.- Among The Tragedies Reported Was The Killing Of 132 Young Girls And 14 Teachers When Airstrikes Hit Shajara-e Tayyeba Primary School In Minab.- The Global Shi‘a Community Is Experiencing Deep Anxiety And Grief, Especially Because...

Sunday March 1st, 202611th Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Tuesday February 24th, 20267th Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaFebruary 27th, 2026- One of the most important moral lessons of fasting is developing truthfulness and integrity in speech- Among the ten acts forbidden during fasting, most relate to physical desires, but falsely attributing lies to Allāh, the Prophets, or the Imāms holds unique spiritual severity- Truthfulness forms the foundation of human character and personal credibility- Th...

Monday February 23rd, 20266th Ramadhan 1447* Ramadan is an opportunity to move beyond mere abstention from food and drink toward true spiritual growth.* Fasting has three levels: basic (sawm al-batm), moral (sawm al-lisan), and spiritual (sawm al-qalb), each requiring deeper consciousness and self-discipline.* The ultimate purpose of fasting is to attain taqwa—God-consciousness that prevents sin a...