18:36 And so that change…20:01 Each one of us. We…21:13 It doesn't mean. When…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2026.

Social change starts with inner change

London Muslim Mosque

“We become an ambassador of Islam.”

The khateeb, at 20:01

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In one sentence

Muslims should begin social improvement with sincere inner change and embody Islam through consistent, courteous public conduct, while supporting young people and seeking Allah's guidance.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Muslims carry added responsibility to enjoin good and forbid wrong.
  2. Public manners and helpfulness represent Islam and function as da'wah.
  3. Societal improvement begins with changing oneself rather than blaming leaders.
  4. Parents should listen to and support young people's constructive ideas.
  5. Muslims should engage consistently in public life as ambassadors of Islam.
  6. The khutbah closes with supplications for guidance, families, the sick, and the deceased.
Try this week
Examine and change personal habits before demanding change from society or leaders.
Ask young people to explain their ideas and support constructive environmental choices.
Hold doors, act courteously, and help others in public.
Volunteer and participate meaningfully in the wider community.
Maintain the same ethical conduct in public and private.
Supplicate for forgiveness, mercy, blessings, guidance, family wellbeing, healing, and the deceased.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And so that change that we're talking about. Is the change that we need to understand from within ourselves. So that it can help us. To again become better for ourselves in the sight of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 18:36
“Each one of us. We become an ambassador of Islam. So we carry ourselves. With another layer of understanding. That the microscope is on us.”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 20:01
“It doesn't mean. When we identify as Muslims. We act one way. And when people don't know us. Where we are. We act another way. No. We are always in the presence of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 21:13
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s reminder was that Muslims carry a special responsibility to make goodness visible in society. That work begins with changing ourselves, listening to our children, and supporting good ideas such as caring for the environment and serving the community. We should act with the same integrity in private and public, remembering that our manners can invite people toward Islam. The khutbah ended by asking Allah to guide us, bless our families and youth, heal the sick, forgive the deceased, and help us become better believers.

  1. How can we listen more patiently when young people bring us ideas?
  2. What public act of kindness could represent our faith 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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