Reflecting on the Prophet's Message; Indigenous History in Canada - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

- Soon celebrating the milād of Prophet Muhammad (s).
- Mecca had two problems with Islam's message:
1. Belief in One God, rejecting idol-worship.
2. Equality among believers regardless of race, ethnicity, wealth, or social status.
- Some leaders proposed a compromise on worship, but the Quranic response (Surah Al-Kafirun) rejected it.
- Early converts included oppressed individuals.
- Prophet refused to abandon believers despite pressure from Qurayshi elders.
- Local relevance: National Orange Shirt Day and Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, highlighting Indigenous injustices.
- Acknowledgment of towns built on Indigenous land.
- Mention of Indian residential schools, cultural assimilation, and tragic child deaths.
- A comparison made with the Shi'a tradition of mourning Karbala and a call for sensitivity to tragedies.
- Emphasis on respecting fellow Muslims based on faith and character, not race or social status.

Friday Juma Khutba
September 29th, 2023

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