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 Knowledge, Faith, And Shi‘a Identity• True Progress Is Measured By Spiritual Elevation, Not Just Worldly Achievement• Believers Must Continuously Assess Their Duties Toward Allah And Humanity• Du‘a Makārimu ’l-Akhlāq Teaches That Life Is Valuable Only If Spent In Obedience To Allah• A Life That Becomes A Playground For Shayṭān Loses Its Purpose• The New Year Du‘a Emphasizes Protection From External And Internal Evil• True Success Lies In Being Occupied With What Draws Us Closer To Allah• Divine Help Comes When We Strive Sincerely On The Path Of Allah• The New Year Coincides With The Birth Anniversary Of Imām ‘Alī (a)• Imām ‘Alī’s Courage And Role In Defending Islam Were Central To The Prophet’s Mission• His Character Embodied Sincerity, Tireless Struggle, Loyalty, And Fearlessness For AllahDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)