17:41 But again, we're not…19:11 This is not the best…23:21 Yes, your privacy…
Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, May 8, 2026.

Build a united and active Muslim community

London Muslim Mosque

“Do not isolate yourself from your community.”

The khateeb, at 19:11

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In one sentence

Muslims should build a united, active, visible community by strengthening fellowship, accurately identifying themselves in Canada’s census, and participating in mosque life.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The khutbah presents Muslim unity and large numbers as valued prophetic ideals.
  2. It urges companionship with righteous people and warns against isolation and division.
  3. It distinguishes meaningful, faithful community strength from numbers without quality or cooperation.
  4. It connects accurate Muslim identification in Canada’s census with visibility, rights, and communal influence.
  5. It calls listeners to active masjid membership, participation, and contribution as ongoing charity.
  6. The khutbah closes with prayers and congregational salah.
Try this week
Participate in Canada’s census and identify as Muslim with dignity.
Avoid isolating from the Muslim community; attend gatherings, lessons, and communal activities.
Join the masjid as an active member and participate in meetings and community work.
Support unity by cooperating with other Muslims and strengthening communal relationships.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Used to urge patience and companionship with people who remember Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But again, we're not just seeking numbers. The numbers are important. But we're looking for how that number are acting and when working together.”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 17:41
“This is not the best option for you and your families. Do not isolate yourself from your community.”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 19:11
“Yes, your privacy protected, but regardless what you feel shame about. I'm a Muslim and write it down with honor and with dignity and increase the number of Muslims.”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 23:21
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Islam encourages Muslims to gather, support one another, and strengthen the community. The speaker said numbers matter, but they should be joined with faith, good character, and cooperation. He urged Muslims in Canada to identify themselves as Muslim in the census without shame, because accurate numbers can help the community be seen and advocate for its rights. He also encouraged active masjid membership and participation, seeing even membership fees as a continuing charity.

  1. What does it mean to grow a community in quality, not only in numbers?
  2. How can our family help someone feel less isolated from the Muslim community?
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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