22:32 what was meant to…26:47 fighting hate can not…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2025.

Fighting hate must protect religious freedom

London Muslim Mosque
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In one sentence

Human freedom is bounded by divine guidance and protection from harm, so Muslims should respond wisely and collectively to threats against religious expression and equal rights.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Uses Adam's restricted tree to teach that freedom is bounded by obedience to Allah.
  2. Defines sharia broadly as divine guidance that disciplines life and balances rights.
  3. Warns that Bill C-9 could restrict speech, assembly, faith, and Muslim advocacy.
  4. Defends the Canadian Charter and religious expressions such as hijab and Islamic phrases.
  5. Calls for wise collective action through contacting MPs, raising awareness, and opposing injustice.
  6. Connects Iblis's pride with racism before concluding with prayers and announcements.
Try this week
Send emails to MPs about the potential effects of Bill C-9.
Raise public awareness and work collectively to protect religious expression and equal treatment.
Speak against injustice with wisdom and practical steps.
Submit up to three photos of the mosque's interior and exterior for the Islamic Heritage Month photo contest.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Allah's plan to place a khalifa on earth supports the explanation of Adam's earthly role.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“what was meant to protect our society from hate it's going to jeopardize our freedom the freedom of speech and assembly and faith and has a great risk”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
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“fighting hate can not mean silencing the vulnerable let's speak up with wisdom and with the practical steps”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb taught that freedom is not unlimited: it should protect people from harm and remain guided by Allah's commands and good morals. He described sharia broadly as Allah's guidance for worship and a balanced, disciplined life. He warned that Bill C-9, although intended to fight hate, could restrict speech, faith, assembly, and legitimate Muslim advocacy. He encouraged the community to respond wisely by contacting MPs, raising awareness, working together, and standing against injustice. He also connected Iblis's pride to racism and urged Muslims to bring goodness to society.

  1. What freedoms do we have, and how should we use them responsibly?
  2. How can our family speak up for fairness without harming others?
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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