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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 15, 2026.

Resist wrongdoing before it reaches home

London Muslim Mosque

“The moment you deal with others, either your goodness will go to them or their poison will come to you.”

The khateeb, at 12:38

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In one sentence

Muslims must actively enjoin good and resist wrongdoing through action, speech, or inward rejection, while involving themselves and their children in da'wah so harmful norms do not enter their hearts and homes.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces the hadith about changing evil by hand, tongue, or heart.
  2. Frames inviting people to Allah and opposing shirk as a communal duty, illustrated by the hoopoe.
  3. Warns that passivity normalizes wrongdoing until it reaches believers’ hearts.
  4. Urges listeners to avoid harmful environments and protect children through da'wah.
  5. Concludes that believers should engage society with goodness while resisting corrupting influences.
Try this week
Invite people who may be open to learning about Islam.
Address wrongdoing according to one’s ability: responsibly through action, speech, or inward rejection.
Avoid placing yourself in situations that may weaken your faith.
Join da'wah or other good community efforts, and involve children in them.
Reject wrongdoing inwardly so it does not become normalized.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimUsed to establish changing wrongdoing through action, speech, or inward rejection.
Surah 62Used to describe the prophetic mission of recitation, purification, and teaching.
Surah 27The hoopoe's report illustrates zeal for tawhid and opposition to shirk.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The problem if we are not active and actually proactive to prevent the munker in society, the munker will come to our homes, and the munker will come to our hearts.”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 5:12
“You never know what's gonna happen. Stay away from Munkar. It's very important, Wallahi.”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 11:01
“The moment you deal with others, either your goodness will go to them or their poison will come to you.”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 12:38
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Muslims should respond to wrongdoing according to their ability: through responsible action, truthful speech, or at least rejecting it inwardly. It urges us to invite people to Islam and make goodness active in our communities, because disengagement can allow harmful habits to enter our homes and hearts. The speaker especially encourages involving children in da'wah and good works so they develop a steady moral compass. We should engage with society while protecting our faith and avoiding situations that may weaken it.

  1. What is one good influence we can bring to people around us this week?
  2. How can our family help younger children stay connected to good deeds?
  3. What helps us recognize when something harmful is becoming normal?
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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