24:17 verily the character…25:59 when you see him you…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 3, 2025.

True faith shows in good character

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“Verily the character of the Prophet of Allah was the Quran.”

The khateeb, at 24:17

Watch the khutbah
In one sentence

True faith is proven by good character, so Muslims should make the Qur’an visible in their conduct by following the Prophet’s example and serving the community sincerely.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Invites gratitude for Jumu’ah, guidance, faith, and the blessing of gathering together.
  2. Argues that iman is demonstrated through good manners and righteous action, not claims alone.
  3. Presents the Prophet Muhammad’s character and mission to complete noble character, with examples from earlier prophets.
  4. Explains that Aisha described the Prophet’s character as the Qur’an and urges Muslims to live its guidance.
  5. Remembers al-Hajj Hassan Abduni, prays for his family and oppressed Muslims, and proceeds to prayer.
Try this week
Give thanks for Jumu’ah, guidance, faith, and the community.
Turn claims of iman into visible good character through honesty, patience, sincerity, generosity, and good conduct.
Read the Qur’an for its ethical guidance and practice that guidance in daily life.
Continue serving the mosque and community, while supporting elders and those who can no longer participate as before.
Pray for the deceased, their family, and oppressed Muslims in Gaza, Palestine, Sudan, and elsewhere.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“verily the character of the prophet of Allah was the quran kana khuluquhu al quran”
ICGT · Perrysburg, OH
Play from 24:17
“when you see him you see the quran you see surat ali imran you see surat al-baqarah you see surat al-fatiha”
ICGT · Perrysburg, OH
Play from 25:59
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Greater Toledo25877 Scheider Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:30 PM · prayer 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICGT34 khutbahs
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