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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2026.

Building a better society starts with us

London Muslim Mosque

“Change has to come from us.”

The khateeb, at 17:24

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In one sentence

A better society begins when each Muslim accepts personal responsibility, changes inwardly and at home, supports younger people, and represents Islam through everyday conduct for Allah's pleasure.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Calls listeners to examine their personal role in building a more honest, just, and respectful society.
  2. Uses the missing jigsaw-puzzle piece to show that every person has value and responsibility.
  3. Explains that Muslims publicly represent Islam and should embody good conduct in ordinary interactions.
  4. Applies the call for change to self-assessment, family life, and supporting children's environmental and ethical learning.
  5. Encourages making improvements for Allah's pleasure, trusting that sincere sacrifice is replaced with something better.
  6. Closes with a call for sincere Jumu'ah dua, followed by supplications and Quran recitation.
Try this week
Assess your own conduct and needed changes before expecting others to change.
Model honesty, justice, respect, and helpfulness in public, remembering you represent Islam.
Ask children to explain their environmental and ethical concerns, then support appropriate changes at home.
Make a sincere change or give up a harmful practice for Allah's pleasure.
Use the special time of Jumu'ah to make sincere dua for guidance, protection, and beneficial change.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“each one of us should see ourselves as that missing piece that's required in society to complete society”
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Play from 9:12
“change has to come from us change has to begin with each of us”
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Play from 17:24
“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is going to replace what they have left off with that which is even better for that person”
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Play from 21:12
“when we see our children making the effort to make changes in the things that they understand we should ask them to tell us about it”
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Play from 21:34
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that wanting a better society is not enough; each of us must ask what part we are playing in building it. Like a missing piece in a jigsaw puzzle, every person has value and a contribution that helps make the whole community complete. Our public behavior can also show others what Islam looks like, so kindness and good character are an important form of da’wah. Real change begins within ourselves and in the choices we make at home, including how we listen to and support young people. When we give up something for Allah and sincerely ask Him to guide us, we can trust that He will help us grow into something better.

  1. What is one small change you could make that would help your family, school, or neighborhood?
  2. When has someone’s good character helped you understand their beliefs or values?
  3. What is something young people understand that adults should listen to more carefully?
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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