Jaffari Community Centre

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 a...

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 just...

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, a...

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 ev...

Wiladat of Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) & Imam Jaffer As-Sadiq (AS)September 9th 202516th Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 AH* The lecture begins with congratulations on the birth anniversaries of Prophet Muḥammad al-Muṣṭafā (s) and Imam Ja‘far al-Ṣādiq (a), the founder of the Ja‘fari madhhab.* The Prophet’s name carries blessings; naming children “Muḥammad” is highly recommended in Islamic traditions, and homes...

Friday Juma KhutbaSeptember 9th, 2025- Eid-e Zahra marks the symbolic closure of mourning for Karbala; soon will be the Prophet’s birth anniversary.- Prophet said, “Ḥusayn is from me and I am from Ḥusayn”; Muslims must choose between Ḥusayn and Yazid.- Some Sunni scholars have defended or exonerated Yazid, Ibn Ziyād, and ‘Umar ibn Sa‘d.- The concept of “khaṭā ijtihādi” has been used to excuse Yazi...

Eid-E-Zahra 1447September 2nd 20259th Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 AH* Eid-e Zahrā’ marks joy of Ahlul Bayt after Mukhtār punished killers of Karbala.* Principle of ḥubb and bughḍ: love Ahlul Bayt, reject oppressors.* Legitimacy of birth tied to natural love of Ahlul Bayt.* Hadith: lovers of ‘Ali (a) have pure birth; haters are hypocrites or illegitimate.* Sanctity of marriage preserves fitrah toward Ahlul...

Shahadat of Imam Hasan Al-Askari (AS)September 1st 20258th Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma KhutbaAugust 29th, 2025- Islam is described as the straight and middle path, avoiding extremes.- Financial responsibility includes earning for oneself and dependents, which is considered a duty.- Religion emphasizes communal responsibility towards the less fortunate.- On a collective level, this is fulfilled through religious taxes like khums, zakāt, fiṭrah, and kaffārāt.- On an indivi...

Wafat of Bibi Masuma-e-Qum (SA) Thursday Night MajlisAugust 28st 20254th Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Imam ‘Ali Al-Ridha (a) is remembered on the day of his shahadat, a day of great loss for the Ummah. His life and teachings revolved around explaining the truth and necessity of Imamate. Imamate is not a worldly leadership but a divine position, granted only by Allah, similar to Prophethood. Just as Prophets are chosen by Allah and not by the people, the Imams are divinely appointed guides. Imamate...

Thursday Night MajlisAugust 21st 202527th Safar 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Khamsah Zaynabiyyah - Day 5Arbaeen Day 1447 AHAugust 14th 202520th Safar 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Khamsah Zaynabiyyah - Day 4August 13th 202518th Safar 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Khamsah Zaynabiyyah - Day 3August 12th 202517th Safar 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Khamsah Zaynabiyyah - Day 2August 11th 202516th Safar 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Khamsah Zaynabiyyah - Day 1August 10th 202515th Safar 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday KhutbaAugust 8th, 2025Safar 13th, 1447 AH The Humanitarian Violations Against The Family Of Imam Husayn (a) After Karbala Qur’anic Command To Defend The Oppressed: Lessons From Karbala The Prophet’s Rules Of War Versus The Crimes Of Yazid’s Army Parallels Between Karbala And Modern-Day Oppression How Extremist Groups Mirror The Injustice Of Karbala Why Some Scholars Defend Yazid And Oppose...

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)