Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.
Our relationship with Allah shapes how we treat people
“If you don't have a beautiful relationship with people, you do not have a beautiful relationship with Allah.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that sincere relationship with Allah is demonstrated through approachable, forgiving, and giving relationships with family and community.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Unity and brotherhood are foundational Islamic values.
- The Prophet modeled approachability and friendliness.
- Treatment of other people reflects one's relationship with Allah.
- Muslims should measure relationships by what they can give, not receive.
- Forgiveness and overlooking mistakes are forms of nobility and spiritual growth.
- Strong relationships should be used to prepare for the afterlife.
Try this week
Ask family members what you need to repair in your relationship with them.
In each relationship, ask what you can give and how you can help.
Team up with someone in your household or community and care about their needs.
Treat criticism as an opportunity for self-correction.
Practice forgiving people who wrong you and respond with ihsan.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“If you don't have a beautiful relationship with people, you do not have a beautiful relationship with Allah, period.”
“The relationship is based on what you can give. If you look at the status of the mother, why is she so amazing? It's because what she gave. Not because what she took.”
“Being able to forgive makes you a better person. Being unable to forgive makes you your own worst enemy.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Islam is a religion of brotherhood, friendliness, and connection. Our relationship with Allah should show in how we treat family, friends, and neighbors. Instead of constantly asking what others owe us, we should ask what we can give and how we can help. Criticism can be a chance to improve, and forgiveness can make us stronger rather than weaker. Every relationship is an opportunity to prepare for the Akhirah.
- What is one thing you could give or do for someone in our family this week?
- How do you respond when someone points out something you need to change?
- What makes forgiving someone difficult, and what might make it easier?
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