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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 20, 2025.

Small deeds can earn Allah's reward

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“It's very important that you have a ibadah between you and Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 7:58

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In one sentence

Everyday acts, including remembrance, private worship, lawful family life, and choosing righteous company, can become paths to Allah's reward when done with sincere intention.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces a hadith from Riyadhis-Saliheen's chapter on ways of doing good, narrated by Abu Dharr.
  2. Explains that dhikr, encouraging good, discouraging evil, and lawful intimacy can all count as sadaqa.
  3. Reflects on the Companions' healthy competition and balance between dunya and akhira.
  4. Uses Bilal's two rak'ahs after wudu and stories of hidden worship to emphasize private deeds.
  5. Urges listeners to choose spiritually supportive surroundings and compete in good deeds.
Try this week
Repeat Subhanallah, Allahu Akbar, Alhamdulillah, and La ilaha illallah as acts of charity.
Enjoin good and discourage wrongdoing.
Approach lawful marital intimacy with a good intention.
Maintain a private act of worship, such as two rak'ahs after wudu, night prayer, or secret charity.
Choose companions and environments centered on Quran, salah, and good deeds.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimShows that remembrance, moral action, and lawful intimacy can all count as charity.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“you need both you need that person to be satisfied in both aspects material aspect and spiritual aspect and that's how you maintain your deen”
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“so you never know what's a good deed what's a hasana that will lead you to jannah”
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Play from 7:53
“it's very important that you have a ibadah between you and Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala maybe you commit to help a poor family nobody knows that you're doing but Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
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Play from 7:58
“you need to place yourself in a good society so you compete in a good manner”
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Play from 11:21
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminds us that worship is not limited to formal prayer or donating money. Remembering Allah, encouraging good, avoiding wrong, and even lawful family life can earn reward when our intentions are sincere. We should also keep some good deeds private, because Allah knows and values what other people may never see. Finally, the people around us shape what we desire, so we should choose company that encourages Quran, salah, and good deeds.

  1. What is one ordinary thing you do that could become worship with a good intention?
  2. Who helps you want to pray or do good, and how can you spend more time with them?
  3. What small private good deed could you try this week?
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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