Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 24, 2026.
Love for Allah must become service
“I love you for the reasons that Allah loves you.”
In one sentence
Muslims should embody the love Allah and the Prophet taught by cultivating taqwa, patience, reliance, justice, repentance, and purity, then expressing that love through hospitality, service, and care for people in pain.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The khutbah opens with calls to taqwa, submission, truthful speech, and gratitude for another Friday.
- It explains loving others for Allah’s sake and identifies qualities Allah loves: taqwa, patience, reliance, justice, repentance, and purity.
- Stories from the Prophet’s life at Ta’if and in the mosque illustrate patient, merciful responses to harm and disrespect.
- The story of Juley Beeb shows the importance of recognizing overlooked people, knowing their stories, and honoring their dignity.
- Listeners are urged to express appreciation, repair relationships, welcome others, and turn love into service.
- The khutbah addresses emotional numbness, prescribing care for orphans and the poor, then closes with prayers for oppressed and struggling people.
Try this week
Tell someone today that you love or appreciate them for Allah’s sake.
Identify an area where you are going wrong and turn back before it becomes harder.
Repair a strained relationship or make something right with someone.
Find someone struggling and offer concrete help.
Care for orphans, feed the poor, and serve people who are emotionally or spiritually isolated.
Welcome newcomers and learn people’s stories rather than merely knowing their names.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“it means I love you for the reasons that Allah loves you.”
“There are complications for us when we don't know the right time to turn back.”
“When you feel loved, you serve them back. This is something that creates a beautiful momentum.”
Where it was given
The masjid
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