Kamil Ahmad

The recent events that have unfolded in different parts of the world where Muslim minorities are being attacked, marginalized and stripped of their basic rights and freedoms shows us one thing: the weak state of the Muslim Ummah. What are the causes of this weakness and what is the solution? Jumuʿah Khutbah delivered at Abu Huraira Center in Toronto. Date: December 20, 2019

What made the Sahabah different? One key distinguishing aspect was the level of their submission to whatever they would hear from Allah and His Messenger. How was that developed in them and how can we also reach that level? Lecture delivered at Abu Huraira Center in Toronto. Date: August 23, 2019

We all love the Dunya and are chasing after it. But how has Allah and His Messenger described the Dunya to us? What is the reality of this worldly life that we are all so attached to? Lecture delivered at Abu Huraira Center in Toronto. Date: December 29, 2019

When it comes to the understanding of religiosity, Muslims have varying perceptions of it. So what does it really mean to be a religious Muslim? Jumuah Khutbah delivered at the Toronto Islamic Centre. Date: August 29, 2014

Today we witness yet another round of atrocities and massacres being carried out against our brothers and sisters in Palestine. Since July 8, the Israelis have rained down death and terror on the people of Gaza. Their plight is the plight of the entire Ummah. Jumuah Khutbah delivered at Abu Huraira Center in Toronto. Date: August 8, 2014

The most important knowledge to learn, yet one of the most neglected today, is knowledge about Allah through His Names and Attributes. Why is it so important and how can a Muslim gain it? Lecture delivered at Abu Huraira Center in Toronto. Date: December 20, 2019

What are some of the fruits and benefits that one gains from being a true religious Muslim? Lecture delivered at Al Azhar Mosque in Sydney, Australia. Date: August 9, 2015

When the waves of Shubuhāt (doubts) come crashing down on you, how should you deal with them? What is the way out of the darkness of these doubts concerning your religion? Jumuah Khutbah delivered at Abu Huraira Center in Toronto. Date: October 25, 2019

When the urges and temptations of Shahawāt (lustful desires) intensify and you're on the verge of giving in to them, what is the way out? How do you deal with such lustful desires? Jumuah Khutbah delivered at Abu Huraira Center in Toronto. Date: November 15, 2019

1) Origins and Significance of New Atheism 2) Rationality and Faith 3) Morality and God 4) The Problem of Evil

Surah Qaf is a surah that the Prophet (SAW) used to frequently recite in his Khutbahs. It's therefore important for us to understand its meanings and reflect over them. Jumuah Khutbah delivered at Abu Huraira Center in Toronto. Date: January 17, 2020

Surah al-Fatihah¸¥ah is the greatest Surah of the Qurân, and yet very few reflect over its meanings. Every Muslim must take some time to go over the meanings of this Surah as it is read in every prayer five times a day. Lecture delivered at Abu Huraira Center in Toronto. Date: June 25, 2015 (Ramadan 8, 1436).

Ayah al-Kursi is the greatest verse in the Qurân. Many of us recite it on various occasions, but how many of us have reflected and pondered over its meanings? Lecture delivered at Abu Huraira Center in Toronto. Date: July 2, 2015 (Ramadan 15, 1436).

Although the recitation of the Qurân is one of the most virtuous acts, simply reciting it without understanding or reflection is not the goal. Rather, the main objective is that the reciter wholeheartedly ponders upon the meanings of the Qurân and fully reflects on, understands and thinks about its secrets and pearls of wisdom. Lecture delivered at Abu Huraira Center in Toronto. Date: June 18, 201...

Half of Ramadan has passed. Think about what has passed and ask yourself where you stand. If you've been heedless so far, now's the time to take advantage of what remains. Don't be among those who waste the opportunity when they have it, until they completely miss it. Jumuah Khutbah delivered at Salaheddin Islamic Center in Toronto. Date: July 3, 2015.