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The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 5, 2025.

Follow the Prophet’s character through hardship

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“Let's be positive and think good even in the midst of difficulties.”

The khateeb, at 26:01

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Muslims should honor Allah’s gift of the Prophet by emulating his character, carrying his mission for truth and justice, and remaining hopeful through opposition and hardship.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Khadija’s reassurance after the first revelation highlights the Prophet’s noble character and mission to perfect good manners.
  2. Waraqa ibn Nawfal identifies the revelation and warns that advocates of truth will face opposition.
  3. The Muslim community remains alive through the Quran, Sunnah, enjoining good, and resisting corruption.
  4. Gaza is presented as a contemporary example of people carrying the banner of faith and justice amid oppression.
  5. The Prophet’s example leads to gratitude, hopeful thinking, prayer, sacrifice, and service to society.
  6. The sermon concludes with Quranic reminders, blessings upon the Prophet, and prayers for Muslims facing hardship.
Try this week
Strengthen one’s relationship with Allah through regular prayer.
Practice the Prophet’s character by maintaining family ties, telling the truth, helping people in need, and supporting others during crises.
Stand for truth, justice, and moral reform despite opposition.
Choose hopeful thinking and notice Allah’s blessings during difficulty.
Serve society and carry forward the Prophet’s mission through sacrifice and responsible action.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:110Used to describe the Muslim community’s responsibility to enjoin good and forbid evil.
Quran 33:21
Quran 108:1-2Used to connect Allah’s abundant blessings with prayer and sacrifice.
Quran 108:3Used to reassure believers that the Prophet’s enemies will ultimately be cut off.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“as long as you are on the side of believers and those supporters of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala you don't care all the troubles happen”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
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“when you think good you'll feel good when you think bad you'll feel bad so let's be positive and think good even in the midst of difficulties”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 26:01
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that the Prophet Muhammad was known for truthfulness, kindness, generosity, and helping people in difficulty. His wife Khadija recognized these qualities and trusted that Allah would not abandon someone who lived by them. The sermon teaches that standing for truth and justice can bring opposition, but believers should remain patient and hopeful. We should strengthen our relationship with Allah through prayer, serve others, and follow the Prophet’s example. Even during painful circumstances, we should look for Allah’s blessings and continue doing what is right.

  1. Which quality of the Prophet would you most like to practice this week?
  2. How can hopeful thinking change the way we handle a difficult day?
  3. What is one helpful thing our family could do for someone in need?
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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