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Reconciliation is a greater act of worship

London Muslim Mosque

“Something above in degrees and better than the siyam and salah and sadaqah.”

The khateeb, at 3:14

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that reconciling people is an exceptionally valuable act of worship, requiring believers to overcome ego, resentment, and conflict promptly.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Qur'an presents reconciliation and brotherhood as especially virtuous deeds.
  2. A hadith places reconciling people above fasting, prayer, and charity.
  3. The speaker explains that kind words and carefully limited concessions can repair relationships.
  4. Conflict creates openings for shaytan, so believers should close gaps and initiate peace.
  5. Listeners are urged to surrender even a justified argument and resolve conflicts before sleeping.
  6. A story about a man from Jannah links his distinction to carrying no resentment toward believers.
Try this week
Take the first step toward reconciliation, even when it may bring criticism or discomfort.
Initiate salam and close social gaps rather than waiting for the other person.
Give up an argument even when you believe you are right.
Resolve conflicts with spouses, relatives, and neighbors before going to sleep.
Release negative feelings and carry no resentment toward believers before bed.
Sources the khateeb cited
Riyad as-SalihinIntroduces reconciliation as the subject of the khutbah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“How about I tell you about something above in degrees and better than the siyam and salah and sadaqah.”
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Play from 3:14
“But be the one who has an upper hand and fix the issue.”
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Play from 8:26
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that making peace between people is one of the most valuable acts of worship. Allah commands believers to repair relationships because Muslims are like brothers and sisters. The speaker says we should not let arguments grow overnight, but should take the first step, offer salam, and sometimes give up even a justified claim. Before sleeping, we should try to carry no resentment against another believer.

  1. What is one small way you could make peace when two people are upset?
  2. Why can saying salam first take courage?
  3. What would it mean to go to bed without carrying anger in your heart?
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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