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Patience & trialsFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 25, 2026.

Protect your faith when society pressures you

London Muslim Mosque

“What you do today is going to determine the hereafter.”

The khateeb, at 20:58

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In one sentence

Muslims must protect the blessing of faith through taqwa, repeated supplication, steadfast practice, resistance to normalized wrongdoing, and patience under social pressure.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Urges taqwa and emphasizes Islam and iman as Allah’s greatest blessings.
  2. Encourages frequent prayers for guidance and steadfastness, comparing religious perseverance to holding a burning coal.
  3. Warns that widespread wrongdoing and fitnah can affect entire communities, requiring believers to resist evil and seek forgiveness.
  4. Addresses Muslims who feel isolated for praying, fasting, wearing hijab, or avoiding prohibited activities.
  5. Calls for patience, prioritizing deen over worldly comfort, and praying for oppressed Muslims, including those in Gaza.
Try this week
Recite the supplication asking Allah to keep the heart firm upon His religion, especially in every prayer.
Regularly ask Allah for guidance, steadfastness, and forgiveness.
Continue praying, fasting, wearing hijab, and avoiding prohibited activities despite social pressure.
Do not normalize wrongdoing; resist it constructively and encourage others toward good.
If an environment seriously threatens one’s faith, consider moving to a place where deen can be preserved.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“you might take it for granted but you might lose it if you don't maintain it and you don't feel the importance of it”
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Play from 9:26
“a time would come to my ummah the one who remains patient upon his religion would be like someone holding a burning coal”
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Play from 12:36
“what's worse losing your deen what's the point that you keep in dunya and losing your deen”
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Play from 14:39
“what you do today is going to determine the hereafter so be patient be patient”
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Play from 20:58
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that faith is a precious blessing from Allah that needs our attention and care. The khateeb shared how the Prophet Muhammad asked Allah to preserve His blessings and keep his heart firm upon His religion. He explained that practicing our faith can sometimes be difficult or make us feel like strangers, but difficulty does not mean we are doing something wrong. He also reminded us to look beyond our own behavior and encourage others away from wrongdoing. We can take these reminders home by making dua, staying patient, and helping one another hold firmly to our faith.

  1. What is one blessing you want to thank Allah for today, and how could you care for it?
  2. When might practicing your faith make you feel different from your friends, and what support would help?
  3. What could our family do this week to help one another stay close to Allah?
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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