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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, May 29, 2026.

Protect others from public exposure

London Muslim Mosque

“Allah will cover up on the day of resurrection the defect, the fault of the one who covers up the fault of the others in this world.”

The khateeb, at 1:10

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In one sentence

Believers should protect others’ private faults and avoid exposing or discussing them, especially online, because Allah conceals sins and rewards concealment, with limited need-based exceptions.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces a hadith from Riyadh al-Salihin about concealing Muslims’ faults.
  2. Explains Allah’s concealment as a blessing and warns that exposing others invites exposure.
  3. Uses the story of Musa and a repentant sinner to illustrate divine mercy.
  4. Applies the teaching to social media, unauthorized photos, and private information.
  5. Explains that unnecessary discussion can become gossip, slander, or defamation.
  6. Distinguishes private wrongdoing from public wrongdoing and closes with a supplication.
Try this week
Cover other people’s private sins instead of exposing them.
Do not share private photos or information without permission.
Avoid discussing another person’s fault unless there is a genuine need or greater benefit.
Distinguish private wrongdoing from conduct openly affecting or endangering others.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimAbu Huraira’s report that Allah covers the fault of someone who covers another person’s fault in this world.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah will cover up on the day of resurrection the defect, the fault of the one who covers up the fault of the others in this world”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
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“be careful about that wherever even you take a picture without your permission if you are not stopping it it will be shared in the social media”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Allah often conceals our faults, and we should extend that mercy to other people. Since nobody is perfect, exposing someone’s private sin can damage dignity, trust, and respect. The speaker especially warns us to be careful with photos, stories, and information shared on social media. We should avoid discussing private wrongdoing unless there is a real need or greater benefit. Sincere repentance brings Allah’s mercy, so we should leave room for people to return to Him.

  1. What does it mean to cover someone’s fault at school or online?
  2. What should you ask before sharing a photo or story about someone?
  3. When might staying quiet protect another person?
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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