2:13 When your name is…3:50 The best of you Are…9:24 The essence of Islam…13:48 Majority of da'wah…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 28, 2026.

Good character makes people feel safe

IIT · Uzair Pasta

“The best of you are those from whom good is hoped for and people feel safe from their harm.”

The khateeb, at 3:50

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In one sentence

A Muslim's excellence is shown by whether people expect goodness, safety, trustworthiness, and helpfulness from them, and this character should be pursued immediately in every setting.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens by asking what people expect when the listener's name is mentioned.
  2. Uses a hadith to define the best people as those whose goodness is expected and whose harm is not feared.
  3. Connects character to guarding the tongue, avoiding backbiting, and following the Prophet's example of trustworthiness.
  4. Argues that good character is the essence of Islam and the most powerful form of da'wah.
  5. Calls Muslims to excellence in work, study, community service, and family relationships.
  6. Closes by urging sincere immediate intention rather than postponing character improvement until tomorrow.
Try this week
Reflect on what people expect when your name is mentioned and whether your presence brings peace or fear.
Guard the tongue and hands by avoiding suspicion, spying, backbiting, slander, harsh criticism, and cruel words.
Make the dua for Allah to use you for goodness and not replace you.
Strive for excellence in work, study, parenting, community service, and other responsibilities.
Respond to difficult or ignorant family members with patience and kindness.
Make a sincere intention today to improve character rather than postponing it.
Welcome new Muslims patiently and help them when they need support.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 49Condemns suspicion, spying, and backbiting, comparing backbiting to eating a dead brother's flesh.
Surah 3Urges believers to hasten toward forgiveness and righteousness.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“When your name is being mentioned What do people expect from you?”
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“The best of you Are those from whom Good is hoped for And people feel safe From their harm”
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Play from 3:50
“The essence of Islam Is good character The essence Is what happens Outside of the masjid”
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“Majority of da'wah Comes down To the most effective form Which is the da'wah Of your character”
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Play from 13:48
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah asks us to notice what people expect when they hear our name or see us enter a room. The best person is someone whose goodness is expected and whose words and actions make others feel safe. Good character belongs not only in the mosque but also at home, at work, in school, and with people who are not Muslim. We should protect our tongues, welcome those who are new, practice patience with difficult relatives, and strive for excellence. The speaker urged us to begin today instead of waiting for tomorrow.

  1. What do you hope people feel when you walk into a room?
  2. How can our family make new Muslims feel welcome?
  3. Where could you show excellence this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Institute of Torrance18103 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504Jumu'ah First khutba 12:20 PM, salat 12:40 to 12:45 PM · Second Jumu'ah 1:20 PM, salat 1:40 to 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at IIT64 khutbahs
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