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The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 19, 2026.

Muharram invites a life of better choices

London Muslim Mosque

“When you make the right choices in life, Allah gives you that honor.”

The khateeb, at 16:53

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In one sentence

Muharram offers a chance to renew one's life by repeatedly choosing what pleases Allah, as shown through Ibrahim's tests, the Hijrah, and trusting Allah's provision.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Muharram as the Islamic month for renewal rather than relying only on Gregorian New Year's resolutions.
  2. Reframes personal change as a series of choices, while repentance keeps sinners from despair.
  3. Uses Ibrahim's tests and the Hijrah to Medina to show that choosing Allah brings closeness, peace, and transformation.
  4. Applies this framework to everyday decisions by asking whether Allah would be pleased.
  5. Illustrates ethical decision-making through a job offer connected to weapons and urges trust in Allah's provision.
  6. Closes with Hasan Basri's decision test, supplication, and an invitation to an evening death program.
Try this week
Use Muharram to begin small, consistent improvements in worship and character.
At every crossroads, pause and ask whether Allah will be pleased with the choice.
If a choice is not for Allah, hesitate, step back, and reconsider it.
Make dua and trust Allah's provision when rejecting unethical work.
Attend the evening program on death and burial offered by the speakers.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Everybody sins. But then he says, The best of those who sin are those who repent after they sin.”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 9:50
“When you make the right choices in life Allah gives you that honor”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 16:53
“If you just want to change your life The mindset that you should have Is how do I make the right choices?”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 18:44
“He stops and he thinks If this is for Allah He does that He goes about his decision He does it for the sake of Allah”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 23:15
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Muharram is a good time to renew our lives and make better choices. Everyone makes mistakes, but the best response is to repent and keep trying. The stories of Ibrahim and the Hijrah show that choosing Allah can be difficult, yet it brings closeness, peace, and unexpected help. Before making a decision, we should pause and ask whether Allah would be pleased with it. We can then trust Allah while taking responsible steps and making sincere dua.

  1. What is one small change you would like to begin this Muharram?
  2. When have you had to make a difficult choice because you wanted to do what was right?
  3. What question could you ask yourself before making an important decision?
Where it was given

The masjid

London Muslim Mosque151 Oxford St W, London, ON N6H 1S3Jumu'ah First prayer 12:00 PM · second prayer 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at London Muslim Mosque193 khutbahs
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