12:43 the deed is available…15:18 the guidance comes…
Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, May 1, 2026.

Start worshipping before conditions feel perfect

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“The guidance comes after striving, not before.”

The khateeb, at 15:18

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that believers should stop postponing worship and instead build their relationship with Allah through small, consistent deeds, dhikr, prayer, and dua, allowing steady spiritual practice to shape their response to suffering.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Calls listeners to stop waiting for ideal conditions before worshipping.
  2. Explains that Allah loves consistent deeds, even when small, comparing them to steady rain.
  3. Uses the companions’ concern about wealthy donors to show that repeated dhikr makes reward accessible to everyone.
  4. Suggests daily recitation, routine dhikr, consistent prayer, and waking with istighfar to cultivate guidance and khushu'ah.
  5. Connects personal spiritual discipline and time stewardship to concern for Muslims suffering in Gaza, Sudan, Rohingya, Kashmir, Pakistan, and Lebanon.
  6. Closes by urging listeners to begin immediately, strengthen their relationship with Allah, and use time as a trust.
Try this week
Repeat Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, and Allahu Akbar 33 times each as a regular dhikr practice.
Recite Surah Al-Ikhlas during spare moments, such as between Maghrib and Isha or after Fajr.
Use routine activities for dhikr: say Subhanallah in traffic, Alhamdulillah while doing dishes, and Allahu Akbar while the kettle boils.
Return to prayer consistently rather than waiting for khushu'ah to appear first.
Say Istaghfirullah upon waking and renew your intention.
Make dua for Muslims suffering in Gaza, Palestine, Lebanon, Pakistan, Rohingya communities, Kashmir, and Sudan.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the deed is available to you right now exactly where you are exactly where you're sitting”
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“the guidance comes after striving not before you begin the guidance and the guidance meets you on the road”
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Play from 15:18
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us not to wait for a perfect time before turning to Allah. Small deeds done regularly can become powerful, like gentle rain filling a basin. Simple practices such as dhikr, reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas, praying consistently, and saying Istighfar can strengthen our hearts. Our spiritual effort should also lead us to remember and make dua for Muslims suffering around the world. Time is a trust, so we should begin with what we can do today.

  1. What small act of worship could you practice every day this week?
  2. How can ordinary moments, like driving or doing dishes, become moments of remembrance?
  3. What can you do or pray for people suffering in Gaza and elsewhere?
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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