Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 8, 2026.
Good character begins with honoring others' rights
Ulu Cami · Tashdid Hossain
“You will never be a good person until you have good etiquette, good manners, good character.”
In one sentence
Muslim character is built through consistently honoring others' rights and following the Prophet's example of patience, care, and good conduct.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Reflects on mortality, changing seasons, worship, patience, and the importance of good character.
- Explains returning salam as the first right and a way to break social barriers.
- Covers visiting the sick, caring for the deceased, and accepting invitations.
- Teaches the reciprocal supplications used when someone sneezes.
- Expands good character to cleaning shared spaces and de-escalating arguments.
- Concludes by presenting the Prophet as the central role model and leading the congregation into prayer.
Try this week
Return every salam, regardless of whether you know, like, or agree with the person.
Visit sick people, make dua for them, and offer practical help such as food or care.
Attend janazah prayers and help with the deceased's final rites.
Accept invitations when possible, or suggest another specific time instead of simply refusing.
Respond to someone who sneezes and says Alhamdulillah with the taught supplications.
Pick up litter or clean messes in the masjid even when they are not yours.
Pause and remain silent when speaking further would worsen an argument.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimSupports returning salam, visiting the sick, attending funerals, accepting invitations, and responding to sneezing.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Break the barrier. The social awkwardness. With what? Peace. Salam.”
“you will never be a good person until you have good etiquette, good manners, good character.”
“Even if you think you are right, calm down just a little bit because that might just stop the argument that you are going through at the moment.”
Where it was given
The masjid
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