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The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 13, 2026.

Hijrah moves believers from weakness to strength

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“Hijrah is an ongoing perpetual continuous migration movement from weakness to strength.”

The khateeb, at 27:05

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In one sentence

The Hijrah should be treated as a living lesson in planning, trusting Allah, sacrificing for faith, strengthening community, and moving continually from weakness to strength.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Explains the purpose and history of the Islamic lunar calendar and the lessons of the new year
  2. Draws lessons from the Hijrah about careful planning and reliance on Allah
  3. Describes the sacrifices of the Prophet and Companions, connecting them to suffering in Gaza and elsewhere
  4. Presents Hijrah as an ongoing movement from weakness to strength, including civic engagement
  5. Calls for community support of the Halal Food Bank and mosque expansion
Try this week
Make a plan when facing difficulties, then entrust the outcome to Allah.
Continue striving to move from weakness to strength rather than surrendering to helplessness.
Welcome and support new settlers in London through practical help and care.
Volunteer at the Halal Food Bank.
Support the mosque expansion and help address its debt.
Help develop young people while preserving their individuality.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 36Used to describe Allah's protection as the Prophet left his besieged home.
Surah 37Used to connect Ibrahim's test with the sacrifices required in the path of faith.
Surah 59Used to praise the Ansar's love and support for the Muhajireen and apply that lesson to welcoming newcomers.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You did everything possible, then you put your case in the hands of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
ICSWO · London, ON
Play from 15:27
“But he sacrificed his love to Mecca His cousin Ali Sacrificed his understanding of his safety”
ICSWO · London, ON
Play from 22:44
“Hijrah Is an ongoing Perpetual Continuous Migration movement From weakness To strength We Muslims Cannot Give into weakness And say What can we do?”
ICSWO · London, ON
Play from 27:05
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Centre of Southwest Ontario951 Pond Mills Rd, London, ON N6N 1C3Jumu'ah Adhan 1:30 PM · sermon 1:35 PM · iqamah 1:55 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICSWO12 khutbahs
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