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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2025.

The Prophet’s mercy calls us to kindness

ICSC · Asim Buyuksoy

“Verily, I was not sent to invoke curses, but rather, I was only sent as mercy.”

The khateeb, at 33:34

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In one sentence

Prophet Muhammad’s life demonstrates mercy toward believers, opponents, children, the suffering, and creation, so Muslims should emulate his compassion and forgiveness.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Recites Quranic passages and introduces the Prophet as mercy for all worlds.
  2. Explains the Prophet’s refusal to curse opponents and his preference for kindness.
  3. Shows mercy through forgiveness at the conquest of Mecca and tenderness toward children.
  4. Connects prophetic compassion to Gaza, Palestine, global suffering, and environmental protection.
  5. Emphasizes the Prophet’s grief over humanity’s misguidance and urges listeners to follow his example.
  6. Closes with prayers, community announcements, and a shahadah welcoming a new Muslim.
Try this week
Emulate the Prophet’s character, teachings, and guidance by becoming an ambassador of mercy and compassion.
Replace cursing, severity, and retaliation with kindness and forgiveness.
Pray for Palestine, Gaza, suffering people worldwide, the sick, and the deceased.
Check the mosque’s social media and join its Sunday and weekly programs.
Tell interested friends and colleagues about the Introduction to Islam class and welcome community guests.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 12
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Verily, I was not sent to invoke curses, but rather, I was only sent as mercy.”
ICSC · Koreatown, CA
Play from 33:34
“And confers upon kindness, which He does not confer upon severity.”
ICSC · Koreatown, CA
Play from 34:06
“We are asking Him to end this atrocity as soon as possible and save the people of Palestine, people of Gaza, and all of the people who are suffering all around the world”
ICSC · Koreatown, CA
Play from 37:52
“let's emulate his character his teachings and his guidance and become the ambassador of mercy and compassion insha'Allah”
ICSC · Koreatown, CA
Play from 43:35
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Southern California434 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020Jumu'ah Qur’an recitation 12:45 PM · Khutbah 1:00 PM · prayer 1:30 PMKhateebAsim BuyuksoyMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICSC71 khutbahs
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