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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 19, 2025.

Truthfulness leads to happiness and guidance

London Muslim Mosque

“With your good character, Allah will guide others.”

The khateeb, at 10:45

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In one sentence

Truthfulness leads to piety, eternal happiness, and the guidance of others, especially when lying would be easier or more protective.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Quranic verses and a hadith on truthfulness from Riyadh.
  2. Explains that truth leads to piety and Paradise, while lying leads to vice and Hell.
  3. Clarifies that reconciling people with positive speech is distinct from deceptive lying.
  4. Highlights the Prophet's reputation as al-Sadiq al-Amin and asks listeners about their own character.
  5. Tells stories of Abdul Qadir and a Muslim returning extra change to show how honesty transforms others.
  6. Urges truthful conduct with everyone and closes with a supplication.
Try this week
Choose truth even when lying would protect you from consequences.
Use kind, positive speech to reconcile people without intending to deceive them.
Return extra money or change, even when the amount is small.
Treat non-Muslims and everyone else honestly without cheating.
Build a reputation for truthful and trustworthy character.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 9Commands believers to be dutiful to Allah and stay with truthful people.
Surah 33Highlights truthful men and women among virtuous believers.
Surah 47Says being true to Allah would be better for people.
Sahih al-BukhariTruth leads to piety and Paradise, while persistent lying leads to vice and Hell.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But it's very important to understand that truthfulness leads to eternal happiness. You are looking for happiness? This is your way. You have to be a truthful person.”
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Play from 6:22
“This is really important that a story empower our generations. With your good character, Allah will guide others.”
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Play from 10:45
“A simple act with truthfulness. A person, a Muslim person, dealt with others with honesty. That was a reason to guide a heart to the path of Allah Subh'anaHu Wa Ta-A'la.”
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Play from 12:23
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that truthfulness leads to piety and Jannah, and that repeated choices shape our character. The khateeb explained that honesty can be especially difficult when a lie seems like an easy escape. He described Prophet Muhammad as truthful and trustworthy, then invited us to think about the qualities we are known for. He shared stories of a boy whose truthfulness inspired repentance and a passenger whose return of extra change helped someone see Islam through his actions. These stories encourage us to practice honesty even in small matters and to remember that our character can influence how others understand our faith.

  1. What could help you tell the truth when you feel worried about getting in trouble?
  2. What would you do if someone accidentally gave you too much change, and why?
  3. What is one quality you hope people remember about you?
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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