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Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 19, 2026.

Quran study opens the door to guidance

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“If you haven't started, it's not too late.”

The khateeb, at 26:40

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In one sentence

Muslims should deepen their connection to the Qur'an through sustained study, sincere intention, and a practical plan to seek and remain upon Allah's guidance.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Explains why the Qur'an has multiple layers of interpretation and why the Prophet did not explain every verse.
  2. Demonstrates tafsir through Qur'anic cross-reference, hadith, recitation variants, language, and fiqh using al-Fatiha's straight path.
  3. Clarifies that guidance means not only recognizing the right way but remaining steadfast upon it.
  4. Urges listeners to value Qur'anic learning alongside worldly education.
  5. Encourages beginning or continuing structured Qur'an study and memorization with sincere intention.
Try this week
Participate in a word-by-word Qur'an explanation or general tafsir program.
Begin or continue a structured Qur'an memorization plan.
Set aside regular time for Qur'anic knowledge alongside worldly education.
Create a realistic plan and commit to following it.
Use available books, tafsir resources, and digital tools to study the Qur'an.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Uses the request for the straight path to demonstrate layered interpretation and the need for continual guidance.
Surah 4Identifies those favored by Allah as prophets, truthful people, martyrs, and the righteous.
Surah 2Presents the Qur'an as a source of guidance for the God-conscious.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If you started, please continue If you haven't started It's not too late You can start And Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala Will open doors for you”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 26:40
“You have the ability You have the time Just you need to put the plan And stick on that”
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Play from 28:21
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah invited us to build a closer relationship with the Qur'an by giving it regular time and attention. The khateeb explained that scholars help us understand its verses through other verses, hadith, language, and different angles of study. He reminded us that asking Allah for guidance means more than learning the right way: we also ask for help staying on it throughout our lives. Knowing what is right and following it are different, so we keep asking Allah for help in our everyday choices. Whether we are beginning or continuing our learning, we can start with a sincere intention, make a practical plan, and keep going together.

  1. What is one thing you would like to understand better about a surah you already recite?
  2. What is one choice this week where you want to ask Allah for guidance?
  3. What small Qur'an learning habit could we start together as a family?
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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