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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 10, 2026.

Sunnah growth begins with dua and mercy

Al-Ittehad

“Every single situation that we face requires dua.”

The khateeb, at 8:03

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In one sentence

Genuine sunnah-driven growth comes from cultivating nearness to Allah through constant dua and actively embodying mercy by helping others, welcoming newcomers, and building an example-centered community for youth.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces nearness to Allah and service to others as two easily overlooked sunnahs.
  2. Urges believers to make dua throughout every situation and seek qualified guidance for religious questions.
  3. Connects easing people’s burdens with divine relief, drawing on Surah Duhah and a hadith narrated by Abu Huraira.
  4. Defines mercy as active attentiveness to people’s needs, masjid involvement, and asking how to help.
  5. Warns against gatekeeping and harsh correction, especially toward new Muslims, and urges sound knowledge.
Try this week
Make dua in every situation, including ordinary daily moments and personal needs.
When asked a religious question, seek Allah’s guidance and consult qualified scholars rather than relying only on Google or AI.
Notice people’s burdens and ask, "how can I help?"
Attend the masjid regularly to build relationships and identify people who need support.
Help newcomers grow without gatekeeping, cultural judgment, or harsh correction.
Share food, employment opportunities, skills, knowledge, and financial help with community members in need.
Model mercy and service visibly so younger Muslims can learn from lived example.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Every single situation that we face requires dua. And so we must reflect on ourselves. And I'm speaking to myself more than anybody else.”
Al-Ittehad · Vista, CA
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“The next generation needs to see it in you and I. And that is a responsibility upon all of us until we die.”
Al-Ittehad · Vista, CA
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Where it was given

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Masjid Al-Ittehad925 Anza Ave, Vista, CA 92084Jumu'ah 1:05 PM year-roundArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Ittehad42 khutbahs
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