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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 4, 2026.

Sincere intentions turn small acts into great reward

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“Always ask yourself, why am I doing this?”

The khateeb, at 5:58

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In one sentence

Sincere intentions, fulfilled commitments, and small acts of guidance and kindness can earn great reward and make a person a means of goodness.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains a hadith about a man unable to fight and another believer giving him his prepared equipment.
  2. Teaches that sincere intention can earn reward even when someone is prevented from acting physically.
  3. Urges listeners to examine and multiply their intentions in ordinary actions such as visiting the masjid.
  4. Encourages guiding people toward work, advice, resources, and other forms of goodness.
  5. Emphasizes bringing happiness through smiles, dua, advice, and practical help.
  6. Closes by teaching that Allah uses people for good by making them means of helping others.
Try this week
Examine and write down multiple sincere intentions before visiting the masjid.
Fulfill commitments made for Allah's sake according to your ability.
Point people toward jobs, advice, resources, or other practical help.
Make yourself available to help through dua, direction, advice, encouragement, and kindness.
Sources the khateeb cited
Riyad as-SalihinUses the report of a man unable to fight who is directed to another believer's equipment, teaching generosity and pointing toward good.
Sahih MuslimAttributes the report of the Aslam man and the instruction to give away the prepared equipment, supporting fulfillment of a good intention and promise.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Always ask yourself, why am I doing this? And try to make a clear answer for yourself and try to multiply your intentions.”
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“Always try to invite for goodness and point to other people with that khair.”
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“one of the best act is to bring happiness to the heart of your brother. what is the best action? He said, the happiness, a smile you're bringing to the face of your brother.”
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Play from 9:51
“If Allah SWT wants goodness for you, He will use you. The Sahaba asked, how will He use us? He said, He will make you a means of help of others.”
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Play from 10:59
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Allah looks at sincere intention as well as outward action. A person who genuinely wants to do good but is prevented may still receive reward, and promises made for Allah's sake should be fulfilled as far as one is able. We should look for many good intentions in ordinary acts, such as going to the masjid. We should also guide people toward work or help, offer advice or dua, and bring happiness to others. Allah's goodness can reach people through us when we make ourselves available to help.

  1. What good intentions could you make before doing something ordinary tomorrow?
  2. Who could you guide toward help or encouragement this week?
  3. How can our family bring happiness to someone today?
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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