2:59 if he's your neighbor…10:21 the minimum right that…10:24 do not treat the…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 2, 2026.

Honoring neighbors is part of faith

London Muslim Mosque

“Do not treat the person according to his values.”

The khateeb, at 10:24

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In one sentence

Honoring neighbors is a religious obligation regardless of their faith or character, and kindness toward them can express faith and guide hearts.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Quranic commands to worship Allah and care for neighbors.
  2. Explains that neighbors have rights regardless of kinship, religion, or difficulty.
  3. Warns that harming neighbors contradicts genuine faith and worship.
  4. Illustrates how kindness can influence neighbors toward Islam.
  5. Argues that neighborhood quality should matter more than house quality.
  6. Urges Muslims to wish goodness and guidance for their neighbors.
Try this week
Avoid harming or annoying neighbors.
Learn neighbors' names and notice their needs.
Show kindness through smiles, gifts, food sharing, and visits to the sick.
Consider the quality of a neighborhood when choosing a home.
Wish goodness and guidance for neighbors regardless of their behavior or faith.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“if he's your neighbor then he has right on you however the right could be different from one another”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 2:59
“the minimum right that you should not cause any harm to that neighbor or annoy that neighbor”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 10:21
“do not treat the person according to his values deal with the person according to your values and what's Allah and His message has said to you”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 10:24
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah taught that caring for our neighbors is part of worship, not merely good manners. A neighbor has rights whether they are related to us, needy, Muslim, or from another faith, and the minimum is not to harm or annoy them. Small kindnesses such as smiling, sharing food, visiting the sick, and helping can open hearts and even become a means of guidance. The khateeb also encouraged us to value the character of a neighborhood when choosing a home. We should wish good for our neighbors and try to be a source of goodness for them.

  1. How can we show good character when a neighbor is difficult?
  2. What makes a neighborhood feel like a good place to live?
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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