9:26 His injunctions were…18:20 Da'wah and advice are…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 29, 2025.

Prophetic mercy should shape daily life

ICCH · Mostafa Elkasaby

“Be very careful how you wrap and present the gift to others, the gift of advice, the gift of da'wah.”

The khateeb, at 18:20

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In one sentence

Loving the Prophet means embodying his universal mercy through gentle conduct, thoughtful advice, community care, and patience with people at different stages of guidance.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The Prophet’s love and character are best understood through his defining quality of mercy.
  2. Examples show his mercy toward children, animals, sinners, the weak, and those struggling with faith.
  3. Mercy should shape brotherhood, relationships with non-Muslims, and even attitudes toward loyalty and disagreement.
  4. Muslims often fail through limited knowledge, self-serving advice, isolation, and judging people at different spiritual stages.
  5. Believers should make mercy a lifestyle by offering comfort, building relationships, and becoming sources of hope and guidance.
Try this week
Speak gently and avoid harshness, mockery, belittling, and superiority.
Plan advice carefully, considering the words, tone, facial expressions, and body language.
After salah, greet people nearby and learn their names.
Become a source of comfort, healing, understanding, support, and hope.
Treat people patiently while recognizing that everyone is progressing toward Allah at a different pace.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18The Prophet’s grief over people rejecting guidance illustrates his deep concern for their salvation.
Surah 9The Messenger is described as concerned about people’s suffering and gracious and merciful toward believers.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“His injunctions were shrouded in mercy and his mercy was his injunctions.”
ICCH · Hillsboro, OR
Play from 9:26
“Da'wah and advice are gifts. How would you like to receive a gift? Be very careful how you wrap and present the gift to others, the gift of advice, the gift of da'wah.”
ICCH · Hillsboro, OR
Play from 18:20
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, showed mercy through the way he lived and treated others. He cared for children, elderly people, those who were weak, and even animals, and he wanted people to find guidance. We can follow his example through gentle words, patience, and small acts of kindness every day. When we give advice, we should think carefully about our intentions, timing, and tone so that the other person feels cared for. Everyone is on a journey to Allah, and we should offer comfort and support without looking down on anyone.

  1. What small act of mercy could you try at school or at home tomorrow?
  2. How would you want someone to offer advice when you make a mistake?
  3. What could we do to help someone new at the masjid feel welcome?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Center of Hillsboro7270 NW Helvetia Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124Jumu'ah Jummah 1 12:30 PM · Jummah 2 1:30 PMKhateebMostafa ElkasabyMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICCH41 khutbahs
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