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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 7, 2025.

Truthfulness proves faith when honesty costs

Sabeel Center · Wael Haridy

“The truth is to say the truth at the moment that nothing will save you but to lie.”

The khateeb, at 22:16

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that truthfulness with Allah, oneself, and other people is a defining mark of faith and the path to righteousness, especially when honesty is costly.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Defines truthfulness as honesty with Allah, oneself, and people.
  2. Presents Allah, the prophets, Muhammad, and the Companions as truthful exemplars.
  3. Explains that truth leads to righteousness and Paradise, while lying leads to sin and Hell.
  4. Uses the Quraysh and Heraclius accounts to establish Muhammad’s reputation for honesty.
  5. Highlights Anas ibn al-Nadr’s sincerity and courage at Uhud.
  6. Applies truthfulness to justice, family loyalty, promises, and difficult situations.
  7. Closes with prayers for truthful character and relief for Muslims in Sudan and Gaza.
Try this week
Be truthful with Allah, yourself, and other people in words and actions.
Do not claim deeds you have not done or seek praise for a false image.
Speak and testify fairly even when the truth goes against yourself or your family.
Keep your promises, especially when honesty is difficult or costly.
Stay close to truthful people and avoid lying, deception, and pretense.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 9Commands believers to fear Allah and be with the truthful.
Surah 4Requires justice and honest testimony even against oneself, parents, or relatives.
Surah 3Condemns saying what one does not do and seeking praise for deeds not done.
Sahih al-BukhariTeaches that truthfulness leads to righteousness and Paradise, while lying leads to sin and Hell.
Sahih al-BukhariUses Muhammad’s pre-prophethood reputation for honesty as evidence of his truthfulness.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“one of the greatest and the most distinct qualities of a believer is truthfulness”
Sabeel Center · Halifax, NS
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“The truth is to say the truth at the moment that nothing will save you but to lie.”
Sabeel Center · Halifax, NS
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“When you say it, you become a man of ethics. That is the true Muslim.”
Sabeel Center · Halifax, NS
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“You're scared To break your promise With your mother And I'm breaking My Islam Every day With Allah”
Sabeel Center · Halifax, NS
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah taught that truthfulness is one of a believer’s clearest qualities: we should be honest with Allah, ourselves, and other people. Real truthfulness appears when telling the truth is hard and may cost us comfort or advantage. Islam asks us to be fair in what we say, even when the truth goes against us or people we love. The speaker also warned us not to claim deeds we have not done or chase praise for a false image. Through stories of sincere believers and a brave young boy, he showed how truthfulness can change hearts and prayed for suffering Muslims in Sudan and Gaza.

  1. When has telling the truth been difficult, and what helped you?
  2. How can our family practice honesty with Allah, ourselves, and one another?
  3. What promise would you like to keep more faithfully this week?
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Sabeel Muslim Youth & Community Center600 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS B3M 2L8KhateebWael HaridyMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Sabeel Center19 khutbahs
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