The Canadian Museum Nakba Exhibit; How the Media Shapes the Truth - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi

Friday Juma KhutbaFriday July 24th, 2026- The Canadian Museum for Human Rights launched the exhibition 'Palestine Uprooted: Nakba Past and Present', examining the Nakba, displacement, and ongoing Palestinian experiences.- The exhibition includes testimonies from Palestinian Canadians, historical artifacts, literature, and artwork documenting family histories and dispossession.- The exhibit has generated political controversy, with criticism from pro-Israel organizations and the resignation of a museum trustee.- Canada's Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture acknowledged concerns about the exhibit while affirming the museum's curatorial independence.- A coalition of 74 organizations, including Amnesty International and Independent Jewish Voices, publicly defended the museum's independence and the importance of presenting difficult historical narratives.- The Anglican Church of England overwhelmingly supported a motion describing Israel as a colonial enterprise and condemning the war in Gaza.- The congregation was encouraged to support advocacy efforts by signing the NCCM's public letter.- The first khutbah concludes by emphasizing that the Qur'an is the best speech and reciting Surah al-'Asr.- The second khutbah discusses political developments regarding U.S. military involvement with Iran.- The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a resolution directing President Trump to end hostilities against Iran without congressional authorization.- A similar initiative in the Senate failed to advance despite some bipartisan criticism of the war.- The khutbah argues that media language shapes public perception through selective framing and biased terminology.- It criticizes expressions such as "Iran War," arguing they obscure who initiated the conflict and remove historical context.- The sermon contrasts descriptions of U.S.-Israeli military actions as "defensive" with descriptions of Iranian responses as "aggressive," highlighting perceived double standards.- The khutbah concludes with prayers for the safety of believers, the reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf), and adherence to justice, righteousness, and taqwa.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)