Complete faith means wanting good for others
“Treat people the way you like them to treat you.”
The khutbah argues that complete faith is shown by loving for others what we love for ourselves, controlling the tongue, rejecting wrongdoing without hating people, and treating others fairly.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces a report from Mu'adh on the highest level of faith.
- Explains loving and hating for Allah while distinguishing wrongdoing from wrongdoers.
- Urges remembrance, good speech, or silence.
- Centers the duty to want for others what one wants for oneself.
- Connects this ethic to complete faith, Jannah, and treating people fairly.
In the khateeb's words
“If somebody did anything that displeases Allah, you should hate that action. You do not hate people who are doing it.”
“when you love for others, for people, what you love for your own self. And you hate for them what you hate for your own self.”
“your heart should be clean enough, your nafs should be clean enough so that you wish for your brother, your sister, what you wish for your own self.”
“Simply, treat people the way you like them to treat you.”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that growing in iman includes loving for others what we love for ourselves and wishing them protection from the things we would fear for our own families. The khateeb explained that we should hate wrong actions without hating the people who do them. He encouraged us to use our tongues to remember Allah and speak good words, or stay quiet. He acknowledged that these teachings take real effort and a clean heart, and he praised the Ansar for sharing with others and putting them first. Alongside belief in Allah and the Day of Judgment, he emphasized treating people as we want to be treated, something we can practice through kindness, generosity, and consideration every day.
- What is something good you want for yourself that you could also wish or pray for someone else?
- What could you say in a conversation or group chat that would help someone feel cared for?
- How could we make the masjid safer and more welcoming for the next person who comes in?
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