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A collection of Friday Khutbas (Sermons) delivered at UofT by the Muslim Chaplain, Amjad Tarsin.

Friday Sermons

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Lectures

A short lesson given by Sh. AbdulKarim Yahya on the benefits of saying "Hasbunā Allah wa na'm al-wakīl," which is highly recommended, especially during difficult times.

Sh. AbdulKarim Yahya on "Hasbunā Allah wa Na'm Al-Wakīl"

"All of your life's affairs revolve around a covenant. Your belief in God, the Prophet, the Quran and the Five Pillars are all covenants you have made."
Habib Ali Al-Jifri

Habib Ali explained that the original covenant was the primordial declaration that human spirits testified to in the divine presence: ""I am not your Lord?" "Indeed! We bear witness." Human beings live with the reality of this covenant in every moment of their lives. 

He further mentioned that religion itself is a covenant between you and Allah. Tawhid (Oneness) is a covenant that you will testify to Allah's oneness and not associate anything with Him. The Quran is a covenant that we shall believe in its guidance. Another type of covenant, one that governs our behaviour, also exists. It manifests in our ethics and character and contributes to cultivating goodness in our lives, communities and on this earth. Habib Ali explained some of the features of this covenant and how the meaning of being a Muslim and the meaning of religiosity is deeply rooted in it.

Muhammadan Covenants, Manchester Central Mosque, April 1st 2015

The Muhammadan Covenants - al-Habib Ali Al-Jifri

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The Devil distracts from blessings so close at hand

God Most High says in the Quran: “The Believers, men and women, are supporters of one another: they enjoin what is just, and forbid what is evil...” {Quran 9:71}

In cooperation with Muslims for White Ribbon, the Muslim Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto took part in the December 14th Khutba Campaign. This is the audio file of the Friday Sermon for the Campaign.

For more information, please see the website:
http://muslimsforwhiteribbon.com/

*Note: The story mentioned at 14mins into the Sermon was about Lady Aisha (not Lady Khadijah, whose noble name was mentioned a few times) - may God be well pleased with them both.

Friday Sermon: "Honoring Women: Reviving a Noble Sunnah."

The Friday Sermon delivered on March 15th, 2013 at the University of Toronto.

The path to God can be daunting unless a person keeps themselves in good company. The Prophet Muhammad (God's peace and mercy be upon him) said, "A person is upon the religious [state] of their close friend, so choose your close friends carefully." This sermon discusses the centrality of good company (suhba) in one's setting out towards God.

The Centrality of Suhba

A Jummah khutba (Friday sermon) given by our Muslim Chaplain, Amjad Tarsin, at UTM on March 1st, 2013. 

To know more about the Muslim Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto, please visit http://mcuoft.com/

Reviving a Noble Sunna: The Primacy of Having a Good Opinion



A Jummah khutba (Friday sermon) given by our Muslim Chaplain, Amjad Tarsin, at UTM on March 29th, 2013.

To know more about the Muslim Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto, please visit mcuoft.com/


The Importance of Keeping Good Company

Friday Sermon at the University of Toronto on May 10th, 2013, on preparing oneself for the holy month of Rajab and sowing the seeds for spiritual transformation in Ramadan.

Divine Breezes: Preparation for Rajab & Beyond

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