26:35 But we don't teach…26:50 And today the world…30:48 And you help the needy…31:25 If you have good…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 31, 2026.

Good character shows authentic faith

Madina · Muhammad bin Yahya Al Ninowy

“If you have good akhlaq, Allah will save you.”

The khateeb, at 31:25

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In one sentence

True Islamic education must cultivate noble character alongside knowledge and ritual practice, because good akhlaq reflects authentic faith and opens the way to Allah’s guidance.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The opening Quranic passage presents the Prophet’s great character as more central than information alone.
  2. The speaker argues that Islamic learning must form honesty, generosity, humility, and other virtues.
  3. Ibrahim’s supplication is used to show that revelation, teaching, wisdom, and purification belong together.
  4. The Prophet’s early mission prioritized faith and character before detailed ritual instruction.
  5. Modern dependence on phones, GPS, and AI can weaken reading, memory, writing, and independent thought.
  6. Khadijah’s testimony identifies truthfulness, helping the needy, generosity, hospitality, and standing with truth as signs of divine care.
Try this week
Prioritize akhlaq, truthfulness, honesty, generosity, good assumptions, and selflessness, in Islamic learning.
Teach children character alongside prayer, fasting, zakat, and other religious knowledge.
Keep practicing reading, writing, memorizing, and independent thinking instead of outsourcing them entirely to technology.
Help the needy, give despite limited means, honor guests, and stand with the truth.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 68The verse that the Prophet is upon a great character establishes character as the sermon’s central theme.
Sahih al-BukhariThe speaker cites the Prophet as the most knowledgeable of Allah and most fearful of Him.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But we don't teach them the akhlaq And therefore we have a reversal”
Madina · Duluth, GA
Play from 26:35
“And today the world issue is akhlaq It's not information Information is plenty”
Madina · Duluth, GA
Play from 26:50
“And you help the needy And you spend even when you don't have And you honor your guest And you stand with the truth”
Madina · Duluth, GA
Play from 30:48
“If you have good akhlaq Allah will save you It's a sign That Allah chose you”
Madina · Duluth, GA
Play from 31:25
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that Islam is not only about collecting information or performing rituals; it is also about becoming people of beautiful character, or akhlaq. The speaker pointed to truthfulness, care for the needy, generosity, hospitality, and commitment to truth as signs of a life shaped by faith. He warned that phones, GPS, and AI can make us passive if we stop reading, remembering, writing, and thinking for ourselves. We should teach children character alongside prayer, fasting, and zakat. When we practice good character, we place ourselves on a path toward Allah’s guidance and protection.

  1. What is one good character trait you want to practice this week?
  2. How can we use technology without letting it do all our thinking?
  3. Who could we help or welcome as a family this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Madina Institute3580 Sweetwater Road, Duluth, GA 30096Jumu'ah Jumu'ah I 1:45 PM · Jumu'ah II 2:45 PMKhateebMuhammad bin Yahya Al NinowyMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Madina37 khutbahs
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