32:06 One way to show Rahmah…36:35 What kind of heart,…46:09 Rahmah l'alameen also…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 13, 2025.

Mercy means putting others before yourself

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“You prioritize other people over yourself.”

The khateeb, at 32:06

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In one sentence

Following the Prophet Muhammad as a mercy to all worlds requires prioritizing others’ needs, forgiving personal wrongs, and resisting tyranny to protect the vulnerable.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The khutbah begins by urging taqwa, truthful speech, and avoiding lying and backbiting.
  2. Mercy includes prioritizing needy people and relieving their difficulties, even amid personal obligations.
  3. The story of Habbar ibn al-Aswad illustrates forgiving severe personal harm.
  4. Mercy also requires stopping tyranny and defending people from oppression.
  5. The khutbah connects this responsibility to Gaza, Palestine, and other suffering communities before closing with prayers for victory and protection.
Try this week
Remember Allah while dealing with spouses, coworkers, and using phones or tablets.
Speak truthfully, avoid lying, and do not backbite or discuss families without need.
Notice people’s needs and offer practical help, such as visiting the sick or bringing food.
Work toward forgiving people who have wronged you.
Resist tyranny and protect others from being harmed.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 21Used to establish the Prophet as a mercy to the worlds.
Sahih MuslimUsed to explain defending one’s property and resisting unjust aggression.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“One way to show Rahmah is, is that you bring relief to other individuals. You prioritize other people over yourself. Their needs are much more important than your own needs.”
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“What kind of heart, what kind of mentality is that? That he's making sure that the priority is other individuals, not myself.”
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“Rahmah l'alameen also means that you're stopping tyranny from going to other people. You're being a Rahmah for other people.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is an example of mercy for us throughout the year. We can follow that example by speaking truthfully, avoiding backbiting, and treating our families and neighbors with care. He told a story about the Prophet taking time to meet a man's needs even when people were already lined up for prayer. He also encouraged us to reflect on the Prophet's forgiveness and the grudges we sometimes carry over everyday hurts. Finally, he explained that mercy includes protecting others from oppression, spoke about suffering in Gaza and other places, and prayed for protection for women, children, and elderly people.

  1. Who could use a little help this week, and what could our family do for them?
  2. When someone makes a mistake, what would a merciful response sound like?
  3. How could you help someone being treated unfairly while keeping yourself and others safe?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of South Bay - LA (Masjid Al-Noor)25816 Walnut St, Lomita, CA 90717Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICSB32 khutbahs
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