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The ummah & current eventsFrom the masjid's own video, May 7, 2026.

Protecting Muslim lives is a duty

London Muslim Mosque

“A believer continues to guard his faith and thus hopes for Allah's mercy so long as he does not shed blood unjustly.”

The khateeb, at 0:58

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In one sentence

Protecting human life, especially Muslim life, and refusing to enable oppression or unjust bloodshed are essential duties of faith, while believers must not judge another person's inner sincerity.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces a hadith from Riyadh al-Saliheen about preserving faith by avoiding unlawful bloodshed.
  2. Emphasizes the sacredness of Muslim blood and accountability for enabling or neglecting protection from harm.
  3. Connects contemporary warfare and indifference to Muslim deaths with moral responsibility.
  4. Recounts Usama ibn Zayd's story to warn against judging another person's sincerity after they pronounce the shahada.
  5. Concludes that a Muslim's life, property, and honor must be protected.
Try this week
Avoid participating in conflicts that lead to oppression or unlawful bloodshed.
Act to protect Muslim lives and prevent oppression rather than remaining negligent or indifferent.
Do not judge another person's sincerity or inner faith after they pronounce the shahada.
Protect fellow Muslims' lives, property, and honor.
Sources the khateeb cited
Riyad as-SalihinFrames the sermon around avoiding unjust bloodshed to preserve faith.
Sahih al-BukhariSupports the warning that a believer must not shed blood unlawfully.
Sahih MuslimArgues that Muslim life has extraordinary sacredness before Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“A believer continues to guard his faith And thus hopes for Allah's mercy So long as he does not shed blood unjustly”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 0:58
“So ask yourself Are you doing enough To save To save the lives Of Muslims And not Leading to any oppression”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
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“Have you opened His heart To see that He said it Because he was afraid Did you open His heart While you're judging him”
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Play from 9:10
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

This khutbah reminds us that faith is tied to protecting people from unjust harm. The speaker says we should not help oppression through our actions, words, silence, or neglect, and that Muslim life is sacred. He tells the story of Usama ibn Zayd, who was corrected after killing a man who had said the shahada because no one can see into another person's heart. We should protect people's lives, property, and honor, and be careful not to judge their sincerity. At home, we can ask how our choices and words help prevent harm and support those being wronged.

  1. What is one way our family can help prevent harm or protect someone this week?
  2. Why is it dangerous to assume we know what is in another person's heart?
  3. How can we show respect for someone's life, property, and honor in everyday situations?
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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