Elections & Islamophobia: What You Need to Know - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi

Friday Juma KhutbaMarch 28th, 2025- Ramadhān is ending soon, bringing blessings, mercy, and forgiveness. May Allāh accept our deeds and help us maintain His consciousness. - Daily du‘ās of the Prophet and Imams guide us to help those in need. - Community efforts focus on poverty relief locally and overseas. - Must assist those in distress, displaced, or imprisoned unjustly. - Political engagement is crucial to uphold justice and international laws. - Federal election in April—Muslims must vote to make their voices heard. - "The Canadian-Muslim Vote" helps educate voters on candidates and issues. - NCCM has actively worked on key issues affecting Muslims. - Helped halt Canadian arms sales to Israel. - Warns that some politicians may try to reverse this ban. - Secured government recognition of Anti-Palestinian Racism (APR). - CJPME provides insight into candidates' stances on Palestine. - US trade wars divert attention from Israeli actions in Gaza. - Over 50,000 killed, many women and children. - Israel weaponizing food and medical aid. - Muslim vigilance is necessary to prevent future injustices. - Imām ‘Ali (a) warns against abandoning the duty of enjoining good and forbidding evil. - Islamophobia in Canada: - 2021 London, Ontario attack killed four members of the Afzaal family—ruled as terrorism in 2024. - Recent attack on a hijabi woman in Ajax—attempted arson. - Prime Minister condemned the attack and acknowledged Islamophobia as a real and dangerous issue. - Political awareness and activism are essential for the Muslim community. Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)