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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 28, 2026.

Umrat al-Qada teaches peace and service

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“You might gain by treaty and peace.”

The khateeb, at 8:52

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In one sentence

Umrat al-Qada shows how peace, fulfilled agreements, prophetic example, and collective service can strengthen the Muslim community.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Places Umrat al-Qada in 7 AH after the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah and explains its name.
  2. Reviews the Prophet’s four Umrahs and one Hajj, emphasizing Umrah during Dhul-Qadah.
  3. Describes the Muslims’ peaceful, dignified return to Mecca and their observance of the three-day agreement.
  4. Explains the meaning of shaving the head after Umrah as giving up worldly adornment for worship.
  5. Moves from the number and importance of the Sahaba to the need for shared community responsibility.
Try this week
Honor agreements and promises, even when keeping them is inconvenient.
Learn the names and stories of the Sahaba and follow their example.
Work collaboratively in the masjid and community instead of leaving all responsibilities to the imam or staff.
Approach worship sincerely as an act of devotion rather than imitation of celebrities.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 48Used to support the account of the Prophet’s entry into Mecca and the mention of shaving or shortening hair.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“One of the things You gain By peace You might gain By Treaty And peace More than what you gain By fighting And by taking The harsh way”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
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“So we need to work together as a community and all together.”
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Play from 49:42
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah described the Prophet’s return to Mecca for Umrah under the agreement made at Hudaybiyyah. The khateeb highlighted how peace can bring important gains while allowing people to carry themselves with dignity. When the agreed three days ended, the Prophet honored his word and asked his companions to leave. The khateeb also explained shaving the head after Umrah as an act of worship and a way to let go of attachment to appearance. He ended by reminding us to learn about the companions, follow their example, and help our community rather than leave all the work to the imam and staff.

  1. What could help you keep a promise when you would rather do something else?
  2. Who influences the choices you make, and what do you admire about them?
  3. What is one way our family could help at the masjid together?
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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