11:48 I do my best to figure…13:18 if we trust Allah we…
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Trust Allah when the qibla is uncertain

London Muslim Mosque

“If we trust Allah, we refer back all matters to Allah.”

The khateeb, at 13:18

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In one sentence

Because Allah owns every direction and all affairs, believers should submit to His commands, including the change of qibla, while doing their best when practical uncertainty remains.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains Qur'an 2:115: east and west belong to Allah, and wherever one turns, one faces Allah.
  2. Argues that believers should focus on the Commander rather than question divine commands, using the change of qibla as an example.
  3. Discusses the purposeful, non-random nature of Quranic orthography and mentions Ibn Khaldun's observations.
  4. Clarifies that “the face of Allah” refers to direction and turning, not a physical location.
  5. Gives guidance for uncertainty about the qibla: investigate, pray according to one's best effort, and do not panic over an honest mistake.
  6. Ends with a humorous satellite-direction anecdote and a supplication.
Try this week
When unsure of the qibla, make a sincere best effort using a qibla app and by asking people.
If you discover after praying that you faced the wrong direction, repeat the prayer if its time remains; otherwise do not worry.
Help provide an open mosque or an alternative facility for travelers when the mosque is locked.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:115Used to establish Allah's ownership of all directions and the believer's submission to His command.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“I do my best to figure out where is the qibla from the app asking people whatever I do my best and then I pray”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
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“if we trust Allah we refer back all matters to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 13:18
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that Allah owns every direction and every part of our lives. When Allah gives a command, we should trust Him even when we do not immediately understand the reason. If we are unsure of the qibla, we should make a sincere effort using an app or asking someone, then pray without panic. The sermon also encouraged respect for the careful way the Qur'an was written and reminded us to make mosques welcoming to travelers.

  1. When have you had to do your best without knowing everything, like finding the qibla?
  2. What does it mean to focus on Allah, the Commander, when a command feels difficult?
  3. How could our family make a mosque or prayer space more welcoming to travelers?
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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