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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 5, 2025.

Belonging to the ummah means serving others

ICNE Sharon · Abdurrahman Ahmad

“We are here to serve other people.”

The khateeb, at 6:37

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In one sentence

Belonging to the Prophet’s ummah is a blessing that carries the responsibility to cultivate taqwa, excellent character, respectful service, and disciplined speech.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Reflects on Rabi' al-Awwal, the Prophet’s life and death, and the uncertainty of every person’s appointed time.
  2. Explains that belonging to the best nation entails serving others and stewarding the earth.
  3. Defines taqwa as awareness of Allah reflected in the heart and actions, not outward appearance.
  4. Warns about the harms of the tongue and urges listeners to avoid backbiting, insults, and curses.
  5. Concludes with a story illustrating the Prophet’s justice, followed by prayers for Palestine and Gaza.
Try this week
Serve and benefit people outside your immediate family.
Pay attention to elders and people who are often overlooked.
Guard the tongue from backbiting, insults, curses, and harmful speech.
Say something good or remain silent.
Renew faith through prayer, charity, generosity, mercy, justice, and remembrance of the Prophet’s example.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We are the steward Of this planet And we are here To benefit other people We are here To serve other people”
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“Allah does not look at that Allah looks at What is in the heart And what the heart Is going to reflect on Your actions”
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“Whoever believes in Allah In a day of judgment He should Say something good And if you have nothing to say Just stay quiet”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that loving the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, comes with a responsibility to benefit other people. He encouraged us to grow in taqwa, awareness of Allah, and to keep improving our character. Allah looks at our hearts and actions, so we should pay attention to what we watch, hear, and say. The Prophet’s kindness and patient attention teach us to listen carefully to others, especially elders who may feel left out. This week, we can put these lessons into practice by helping someone, giving a family member our full attention, and choosing kind words or staying quiet.

  1. Who could we help this week outside our own family, and how?
  2. What would giving an older relative your full attention look like?
  3. What could you say when friends start talking unkindly about someone?
Where it was given

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