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Health & wellbeingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 7, 2026.

Faith can help manage stress and depression

London Muslim Mosque

“Right now I'm having some tension.”

The khateeb, at 19:57

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that stress and depression do not indicate weak faith, and that prayer, dhikr, mindfulness, acceptance, and practical grounding can help people manage life's pressures.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Stress can affect mental and physical health, but depression and distress do not mean weak faith.
  2. Prayer, dhikr, and connection with Allah can offer peace while acknowledging human weakness.
  3. Aging involves choosing acceptance, meaning, reconciliation, and growth instead of despair.
  4. Mindfulness means noticing present emotions and bodily sensations without judgment.
  5. Breathing, dhikr, muscle relaxation, and sensory grounding provide practical stress-regulation tools.
  6. Art therapy and reflection invite participants to consider how Allah has appeared in their lives.
Try this week
Turn to prayer, dhikr, or reflection when feeling worried or stressed.
Practice breathing in for four seconds and out for four seconds while remembering Allah or saying alhamdulillah.
Notice emotions and bodily tension without judgment, and mentally rate your stress level.
Tense and relax the feet, calves, thighs, stomach, fists, neck, and jaw while breathing.
Use sensory grounding by naming five things you can see during a stressful moment.
Reflect on regrets, make amends where possible, and choose growth over a fixed mindset.
Create art reflecting how Allah has shown up in different parts of your life.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Life was a waste of time. No, life was meaningful. You made meaning out of it.”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 16:26
“So paying attention to those thoughts and feelings. Right now I'm having some tension.”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 19:57
“How God has shown up for you in different parts of your life.”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 45:58
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that life includes pressures and problems, and we need ways to manage stress so it does not overwhelm us. He spoke about prayer as a place to find peace and connect with Allah when we feel worried or sad. He also clearly said that stress or depression does not mean someone has weak faith or is a bad Muslim. We are human and respond to difficulties in different ways, so we should meet one another’s struggles with understanding. His message encouraged us to strengthen our connection with Allah while paying attention to our emotional and physical well-being.

  1. What is something that has felt stressful lately, and how could we help you with it?
  2. What could you say to a friend who feels ashamed about being sad or worried?
  3. What helps you feel connected to Allah when you have had a difficult day?
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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