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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 8, 2026.

Forgiveness brings peace and taqwa

Masjid WDM

“If you really believe Allahu Akbar, what makes you think that you can hurt them better than, or punish them better than Allah can?”

The khateeb, at 6:18

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In one sentence

Because Muslims depend on Allah’s forgiveness, they should release grudges, forgive sincere apologies, and embody peace and taqwa in their relationships.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Recounts Allah’s command to accept an enemy’s inclination toward peace after conflict.
  2. Explains that Quranic lessons apply to the reader’s own conduct, not as weapons against others.
  3. Applies Allahu Akbar to retaliation: leave punishment to Allah instead of pursuing revenge.
  4. Defines grudges and warns that refusing forgiveness is dangerous when believers themselves need Allah’s mercy.
  5. Connects forgiveness with taqwa, prophetic character, community health, and peaceful family relationships.
  6. Urges worshippers to express love, welcome unfamiliar Muslims, and maintain disciplined prayer rows.
Try this week
Leave the punishment of people who wrong you to Allah instead of retaliating.
Forgive people who sincerely ask for forgiveness and treat the relationship as a fresh start.
Avoid sarcasm and mockery.
Repent promptly rather than assuming you have plenty of time.
Make peace even when you are unsure whether you caused harm.
Greet an unfamiliar congregant warmly and express love for Allah’s sake.
Tell your spouse that you love them for Allah’s sake.
Straighten prayer rows and close gaps during congregational prayer.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 49Used to teach that sarcasm and mockery are sinful rather than harmless humor.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The Quran is not a stick for you to beat somebody else with. The Quran is for you, the reader.”
Masjid WDM · South Houston / Bellfort, TX
Play from 2:52
“if you really believe Allahu Akbar, what makes you think that you can hurt them better than, or punish them better than Allah can?”
Masjid WDM · South Houston / Bellfort, TX
Play from 6:18
“The worst form of gambling is gambling with time, my beloved sisters and my beloved brothers. Thinking that we got plenty of time.”
Masjid WDM · South Houston / Bellfort, TX
Play from 9:40
“We should make peace with each other even if we're not really sure that we've harmed them at all.”
Masjid WDM · South Houston / Bellfort, TX
Play from 19:09
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Qasim Khan teaches that Allah’s greatness means we do not need to punish people ourselves. When someone sincerely asks forgiveness, we should let go of the grudge because we also depend on Allah to forgive our mistakes. He warns that delaying repentance and forgiveness wastes time we may not have. He connects this work to taqwa, peaceful greetings, loving our families, and stronger Muslim communities. The sermon closes by urging everyone to make peace and carry Allah’s peace into their relationships.

  1. Who could you make peace with this week?
  2. What does it mean to leave punishment to Allah?
  3. How can a kind greeting help someone feel welcome at the mosque?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Warithuddeen Mohammed6641 Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77087Jumu'ah 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid WDM50 khutbahs
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