Jaffari Community Centre
This podcast features lectures, Majalis, seminars, Q&As, and more, focused on the Shi'a faith. It is produced by the Jaffari Community Centre and includes content from their YouTube channel.
Episodes
The Legacy of Ay Ishaq Fayyaz; Canada's New Rights & Inclusion Council - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
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
Total Submission To Allah: From Ibrahim To Karbala - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
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 (a)
Eid al-Adha And the Crisis of Muslim Unity - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
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 value
The Duty Of Recognizing The Imam Of Our Time - Br. Shams Dharsi
May 21st 2026Jumerat ProgramDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
The Muslim Ummah Repeating Errors of the Past; Politics Overriding Justice - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
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
The 6th Trait Of Ibadur Rahman: When Desires Become Your God - Sheikh Jaffer H. Jaffer
Thursday Night MajlisThursday, May 7th 202620th 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 as
Selective Outrage And The Illusion Of Equal Justice - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
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
Imam Al-Redha’s Transformative Salah And Journey From Medina To Mashhad - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
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
A War Without Ethics: Targeted Journalists And Medics - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
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
Faith vs Power: Lessons From Pope Leo and Ayatullah Sistani - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
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
Global Silence and Selective Justice in War - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
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
Al-Aqsa and the Holy Sepulchre: Worship Under Threat in Jerusalem - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
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
Why Truth Is The First Casualty in War - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
March 27th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
What Really Happened In Jannatul Baqi 1925 And The Rise Of Wahhabism - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
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
The Collapse of World Order; The Deafening Silence Of Muslim Powers - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
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
The Final Advice of Imam Ali (AS): Never Neglect the Orphans - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
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Trump's "Bored of Peace"; War-Mongering and International Law - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
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
Patience, Divine Decree, And The Awaited Justice Of Allah - Sheikh Jaffer H Jaffer
Sunday March 1st, 202611th Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
7- The Heart of the Quran: Understanding Surah Yasin - Sheikh Abu Summayya
Tuesday February 24th, 20267th Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
Fasting Beyond Hunger: Guarding Your Tongue Personally and Politically - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
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
4- The True Purpose of Fasting in Ramadan: Beyond Food and Drink - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
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
6- Building A Community Of Faith - Sheikh Abu Summayya
Tuesday February 24th, 20267th Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
4- What Is True Life In The Light Of The Qur’an? - Sheikh Mohamed Hasnain
Sunday February 22nd, 20265th Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
5- What Is True Life In The Light Of The Qur’an? - Sheikh Mohamed Hasnain
Monday February 23rd, 20266th Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
3- When Your Own Body Testifies Against You On The Day Of Judgment - Sheikh Mohamed Hasnain
Saturday February 21st, 20264th Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
3- Justice And Conscience In Ramadan - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
Saturday February 21st, 20264th Ramadhan 1447* The Month Of Ramadhan Is A Time Of Fasting That Trains Muslims To Struggle Between Spiritual Conscience And Physical Desires* Modern Society Often Ignores The Dangers Of Uncontrolled Desires In The Name Of Freedom* The Epstein Scandal Is Cited As An Example Of Moral Corruption Among Powerful Elites* Unchecked Greed In Politics Is Highlighted Through E
2- Seven Simple Tips to Study the Holy Qur’an in Ramadan - Sheikh Hasnain Kassamali
Friday February 20th, 20263rd Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
1- Quran, Arabic and Knowledge - Sheikh Mohamed Hasnain
Thursday February 19th, 20262nd Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
2- When Your Own Body Testifies Against You On The Day Of Judgment - Sheikh Mohamed Hasnain
Friday February 20th, 20263rd Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
The Prophet’s Sermon on Ramadān: Guests of Allāh In the Month of Mercy - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaFebruary 20th, 2026- The community has once again been blessed with the holy month of Ramadhān, with most of the Muslim world beginning on Thursday due to crescent sighting criteria, unlike Saudi Arabia and those who follow it.- The revised ṣalāt timetable has been adopted from LEWA’s official source (www.nojumi.org), and believers are encouraged to exercise precaution in fasting
1- How To Truly Study The Qur’an In The Month Of Ramadhan - Sheikh Hasnain Kassamali
Thursday February 19th, 20262nd Ramadhan 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
The Science Behind Salat Timings; Qur’ānic Guidance In The Digital Age - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaFebruary 13th, 2026- We are five days away from the blessed month of Ramaḍān and a slight adjustment to the ṣalāt timings will take effect from the start of the month.- The old timetable, revised in the 1990s in consultation with scholars in Toronto, used astronomical twilight for fajr, but its characteristics were closer to false dawn (al-fajr al-kāzib).- With the availability o
Justice And Leadership In The Light Of Imām Mahdi - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaFebruary 6th, 2026• The coming week marks the birth anniversary of the living Imām of our time, Imām Muḥammad al-Mahdi (a).• The Prophet (s) foretold that with the appearance of the Mahdi, the world will be filled with justice and peace after being filled with injustice and tyranny.• Justice is a central divine objective, and Allāh sent the prophets so that people may establish j
Ramadan: The Divine Opportunity We Cannot Afford To Lose - Sheikh Muhammad Hasnain
Thursday Night MajlisFebruary 12th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
Thursday Night Majlis
Thursday Night MajlisFebruary 5th, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
Justice And Leadership In The Light Of Imām Mahdi - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaJanuary 30th, 2026• The coming week marks the birth anniversary of the living Imām of our time, Imām Muḥammad al-Mahdi (a).• The Prophet (s) foretold that with the appearance of the Mahdi, the world will be filled with justice and peace after being filled with injustice and tyranny.• Justice is a central divine objective, and Allāh sent the prophets so that people may establish j
Thursday Night Majlis - Sayed Kamil Kazmi
Thursday Night MajlisJanuary 29, 2026Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
Interactive Quiz on Ahl-e-Karbala - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
Saturday January 24, 20265th Shaban 1447Wiladat of Imam Zaynul Abideen (AS)Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
Qur’ānic Examples Of Brotherhood: Positive & Negative - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
Friday January 23, 20264th Shaban 1447Wiladat of Hazrat Abbas (AS)• The occasion marks the birth anniversary of ‘Abbās bin ‘Ali (a), symbolized as courage, loyalty, and brotherhood• The central theme is brotherhood within the family, grounded in Qur’ānic teachings• Islam emphasizes family as the foundation of society, beginning with Adam and Hawwa as a married couple• Blood relationships are descr
Karbala as a Framework for Global Justice in the Modern World - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaJanuary 23, 2026• Today Marks The Birth Anniversary Of Imām Ḥusayn (A), A Symbol Of Moral Resistance And Divine Responsibility• On The Way To Karbalā’, Imām Ḥusayn (A) Addressed Ḥurr’s Army With The Prophetic Principle Of Standing Against Tyranny• The Ḥadīth Emphasizes That Silence Before An Unjust Ruler Makes One Complicit In Oppression• Imām Ḥusayn (A) Identified The Umayyad Au
When Forgiveness Becomes Freedom: Lessons From Imam Husayn - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
Thursday January 22, 20263rd Shaban 1447Wiladat of Imam Husayn (AS)• Commemoration Of The Birth Of Imām Ḥusayn (A), The Younger Grandson Of The Prophet, Son Of ‘Ali And Fāṭimah, And Member Of The Ahlul Kisā’.• Qur’ānic Principle Of Divine Selection And Purified Lineage As Applied To The Family Of The Prophet.• Statement Of The Prophet (S) Bequeathing Patience And Dignity To Ḥasan, And Generosity A
Power, Hypocrisy, And Akhlāq: Past And Present - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaJanuary 16th, 2026• Hazrat Abū Ṭālib Was The Guardian, Mentor, And Protector Of The Prophet From Childhood Until Prophethood• He Used His Status As Chief Of Quraysh To Shield The Prophet From Physical Harm During The Early Mission• His Lifelong Support In Action, Word, And Sacrifice Clearly Demonstrates His Īmān• Claims That He Was A Kāfir Stem From Political Narratives, Not From
Venezuela and Oil Imperialism; Imam Ali's Justice & Rajab - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaJanuary 9th, 2026• Rajab Is Associated With Imām ‘Ali (A), The Imām Of Justice And Moral Governance• Justice Is Presented As The Foundation Of Peace And Stability In Society• Imām ‘Ali (A) Was Asked Whether Justice Or Generosity Is Superior• Contrary To Popular Assumption, Imām ‘Ali (A) Declared Justice Superior To Generosity• Justice Places Everything In Its Proper Order, While
The Living Qur’an: Zaynab (S.A.) In The Court Of Yazid - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Wafat Of Bibi Zainab (SA)January 4th, 2026Eve of 15th Rajab 1447 AH• The Greatest Miracle Of Prophet Muḥammad (S) Is The Qur’ān, Revealed By Allāh Through Jibrā’īl Al-Amīn To Muḥammad Al-Amīn• The Qur’ān Is Fundamentally Different From The New Testament, As It Is Divine Revelation, Not A Human-Authored Text• Qur’ānic Criticism Attempts To Treat The Qur’ān Like Human Scripture, Ignoring Its Divine
The Divine Wisdom Behind Why Imam Ali Isn’t Mentioned By Name In The Qur’an — A Divine Wisdom - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Wiladat of Imam Ali (AS)January 2nd, 202613th Rajab 1447 AH• The Qur’ān’s Style Is To Present Universal Principles While Leaving Detailed Explanation To The Prophet Through His Sunnah• Verses Such As 16:44 And 16:64 Establish That The Prophet’s Role Is To Explain What Was Revealed• Imām Ja‘far Aṣ-Ṣādiq Explained The Absence Of ‘Ali’s Name By Comparing It To Ṣalāh, Whose Details Were Not Named In T
What Makes A Year Successful In The Eyes Of Allah? - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaJanuary 2nd, 2026• Time Passes Rapidly, Reminding Us Of The Fragility And Value Of Life• Each New Year, Month, Week, And Day Should Be Better Than The Previous One• Imams Teach That Spiritual Stagnation Is Loss, Growth Is Success, And Decline Is Condemnation• Anniversaries Are Opportunities For Honest Self-Reflection And Accountability• We Must Ask Whether We Have Grown In Knowle
What is Knowledge? - Sheikh Dr. Abu Sumayya
Wiladat of Imam Muhammad At- Taqi (AS)December 30, 202510t Rajab 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
Acting On The Qur’an: Levels Of Divine Guidance - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
Shahadat of Imam Ali An-Naqi (AS)December 23rd, 2025• The Lecture Commemorates The Wafat Of The 10th Imam, ‘Ali An-Naqi Al-Hādi (A.S.), Highlighting His 41-Year Life Spent Between Medina And Samarra Under Abbasid Surveillance• Imam Al-Hādi (A.S.) Lived Through Intense Political Oppression, Teaching Openly In Medina And Later Guiding The Ummah Through A Network Of Wukala During House Arrest In Sama
Seeking Knowledge In An Age Of Misinformation - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
Wiladat of Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (AS)December 21, 20251st Rajab 1447 AH• Social Media Has Revolutionized The Speed And Reach Of Information, Placing Influence Directly In People’s Hands• The Same Platforms Can Become Tools Of Guidance Or Instruments Of Destruction Depending On Intention And Use• Extremist Movements Have Exploited Social Media By Mixing Truth With Falsehood To Mislead Youth Worldw
Bondi Beach Shooting; Social Media and Half-Truths - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
● Social media has transformed how quickly and widely information spreads, placing news directly in people’s hands.● It can be a tool for either good or evil depending on how it’s used.● Extremist groups like ISIS used social media to recruit youth globally, even from countries like the UK and Canada.● In Sydney, a father and son attacked the Jewish community during Hanukkah, killing 15 and injuri
Fatima’s Independent Divine Status: Going Beyond Family Roles - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
Wiladat of Bibi Fatima (SA)December 11, 202520th Jamada Al Akhir 1447 AH• Fatima Al-Zahra Is Commonly Described Only Through Her Family Ties• Many Muslims, Including Shias, Limit Her Identity To Being Daughter, Wife, And Mother Of Holy Figures• Allamah Iqbal’s Early Verses Also Focused On Her Relationships Before Realizing Her Independent Merit• Historical Claims That She Was Merely One Of Four Da
Bill C-9 and Canada’s Religious Freedom at Risk - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaDecember 5th, 2025- Canada’s Liberal government may remove the “religious exemption” from hate speech laws in Section 319(3)(b) of the Criminal Code.- Bill C-9 aims to amend the Criminal Code regarding hate propaganda, hate crime, and access to religious/cultural places.- The current exemption protects good-faith expressions or arguments based on religious beliefs or texts from p
Imam Ali & The Attack on The House of Fatima: 10 Key Points - Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli
Ayyam E Fatimmiya - Night 4November 24, 20253rd Jamada Al Akhir 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
How Bibi Fatima (SA) Became A Beacon Of Truth For Seekers Worldwide - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaNovember 21st, 2025The sermon opens by reminding believers to maintain God-consciousness and seek protection from spiritual pitfalls.The global Shia community is commemorating the martyrdom of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (a), whose short life left a profound and lasting impact on Islamic history.Many non-Muslims first drawn to the tragedy of Karbala end up discovering Fatima (a), which
Hurting A Believer: Significance & Solutions - Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli
Ayyam E Fatimmiya - Night 3November 23, 20252nd Jamada Al Akhir 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
Al-Muhsin Son of Ali (AS): Analysis and Lessons - Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli
Ayyam E Fatimmiya - Night 2November 22, 20251st Jamada Al Akhir 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
The Biography of Um Ayman: Loyal Companion of Fatima (SA) - Shiekh Mohammed Al-Hilli
Ayyam E Fatimmiya - Night 1November 21, 202530th Jamada Al Ula 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
The Akhsarin Amalan: How The Qur’an Describes Wasted Actions - Sheikh Ayub Rashid
Thursday Night Majlis November 20, 202529th Jamada Al Ula 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
Choosing Leaders: Separating Faith Values and Secular Responsibilities - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaNovember 14th, 2025- Emphasizes long-standing guidance to engage politically for community benefit, choosing the “lesser of two evils” since no party fully aligns with Islamic values.- The core standard is supporting candidates who uphold justice for all, especially minorities.- The first migration to Abyssinia illustrates prioritizing a just ruler, even if he is not Muslim.- As
Why Remember Fatima? (s.a) - Sheikh Dr. Abu Sumayya
November 13th, 2025Thursday Night LectureDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
Majority vs. Truth: Why Popular Opinion Cannot Define Your Faith - Sheikh Muhammad Hasnain
Thursday Night MajlisOctober 16th, 202523rd Rabi Al-Akhir 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
Becoming Ibad ar-Rahman: The Servants of the Most Merciful - Sheikh Jaffer H. Jaffer
Thursday Night Majlis Eve of 15th Jamada Al Ula 1447 AHDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
Islamic Perspective on Justice, Oppression, and Humanity: Gaza and Sudan - Maulana S. Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaNovember 7th, 2025- Focus on the oppression in Gaza but also highlight the intra-Muslim conflict in Sudan involving ethnic violence and atrocities. - Emphasize the political power struggle and racial elements in Sudan's conflict, especially violence by the Rapid Support Forces. - Reflect on the Prophet’s sunnah condemning violence against non-combatants including women, child
“Fatima Is Part of Me”: What Did the Prophet Mean? - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
November 4th, 2025Jamaada Al Ula 13th, 1447Shahadat of Bibi Fatima (SA)* Bibi Fāṭimah is not only the daughter of the Prophet but an essential part of his mission, and Sunni narrations affirm her elevated status and closeness to the Prophet.* Multiple Sunni scholars confirm that Fāṭimah being “part of the Prophet” means that hurting or angering her is equivalent to hurting or angering the Prophet
The Good Tree: Zaynab (s) As The Fruit Of The Prophet’s Family - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
October 27th, 2025Jamaada Al Ula 4th, 1447Wiladat of Bibi Zaynab (SA)• The occasion marks the birth anniversary of Lady Zaynab (s), granddaughter of the Prophet, daughter of ‘Ali and Fāṭimah, and sister of Ḥasan and Ḥusayn.• The Qur’an compares a good word to a good tree with firm roots and fruitful branches, symbolizing a pure and stable lineage—important in spouse selection and family background
The Door of Hope: Understanding Tawbah and Istighfar - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaOctober 24th, 2025- After discussing gratitude to Allah, the topic moves to repentance and seeking forgiveness.- The Qur’an mentions repentance about 80 times and forgiveness about 20 times.- Repentance and forgiveness are the first steps in spiritual cleansing, just as water cleanses the body.- Allah loves those who repent and those who purify themselves.- Without repentance, hu
The Power Of Shukr: How Gratitude Protects And Multiplies Blessings - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaOctober 17th, 2025- Last week’s discussion focused on the essence and importance of *shukr* — gratitude to Allāh and to those who serve as means (*wasīlah*) of His blessings.- From Imām al-Ṣādiq (a): Allāh told Prophet Mūsā to thank Him as He deserves; Mūsā replied that even the act of thanking is a blessing from Allāh. Allāh said Mūsā had truly thanked Him once he realized that
The Power Of Gratitude: How Thankfulness Brings Divine Increase - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaOctober 10th, 2025- Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October.- Gratitude is part of human nature and is emphasized repeatedly in the Qur’an.- Allah commands humans to remember and thank Him for all blessings and sustenance.- Gratitude must be expressed for both material and spiritual blessings, as all provisions ultimately trace back to Allah.- Prophet Sulay
Hikmah, Shukr, and Sabr: The Qur’an’s Formula for Success - Sheikh Hasnain R Merchant
Thursday Night MajlisOctober 9th, 202516th Rabi Al-Akhir 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
Financial Discipline In Islam: Avoiding Debt And Extravagance - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Friday Juma KhutbaOctober 3rd, 2025- Today marks the birth anniversary of the 11th Imām, Ḥasan al-‘Askari (a).- Islam is a straight path, away from extremes.- Imām al-‘Askari (a) urged moderation and warned against extravagance.- One must live within one’s means and avoid debt.- In modern North America, debt is normalized through student loans and credit systems.- Imām ‘Ali (a) warned that debt ca
How To Ensure The Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) Will Call Us Their Shia - Sheikh Jaffer H. Jaffer
Wiladat of Imam Hasan Al-Askari (AS)Thursday Night ProgramThursday October 2, 20259th Rabi Ul Akhir 1447 AH Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
Broken Treaties, Stolen Lands: Lessons From Canada To Palestine - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
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
The Prophet’s Advice To Abū Dharr: Kindness, Service, And Family - Dr. Sheikh Abu Sumayya
Thursday Night MajlisSeptember 25th, 20252nd Rabi Al-Akhir 1447Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
2. Marriage Contracts & The Right To Protection In Islam - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
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
1. Islamic Marriage Contracts: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
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
Qatar Attacks; Accountability and International Law in Today's World - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
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
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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
The Danger Of Excusing Tyrants: From Yazid To Today - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
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: The Day Of Joy For The Ahlul Bayt - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
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
The Strategic Mission Of Imam Hasan Al-Askari (AS) - Sheikh Mohammed Abbas Panju
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)
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