Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 28, 2026.
The Prophet’s character changes how we treat others
“A few minutes of just compassion.”
In one sentence
The khutbah teaches that learning and embodying the Prophet Muhammad’s beautiful character, especially his compassion, attentiveness, dignity, and gentle speech, cultivates love for his Sunnah and improves how Muslims treat others.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens with Quranic calls to taqwa, truthful speech, and righteous conduct.
- Presents the Prophet as a merciful example whose presence benefited and inspired people.
- Retells Umm Ma'abad's encounter and her detailed description of the Prophet's shama'il.
- Shows how the Prophet included overlooked people and served those with disabilities or needs.
- Applies prophetic compassion to service workers, attentive listening, concise speech, and dignified correction.
- Closes by urging deeper study and practice of the Prophet's seerah and Sunnah.
Try this week
Study the Prophet's seerah and shama'il regularly.
Implement what is learned from the Prophet's life and Sunnah.
Give time and attention to people who need support, including overlooked people and those with disabilities.
Tip service workers when possible; otherwise use kind, uplifting words.
Listen attentively and speak concisely, meaningfully, and without harshness.
Correct mistakes with dignity, love, and kindness.
Attend the announced seerah program after Salatul Duhur.
Sources the khateeb cited
Jami` at-TirmidhiPreserves Umm Ma'abad's detailed description of the Prophet's appearance and presence.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“A few minutes of kindness... A few minutes of just compassion. What it could change for a person.”
“He didn't scold me. He didn't insult me. He didn't curse me. But he taught me with dignity. He taught me with a lot of love and kindness.”
“His akhlaq is what carried him. His akhlaq is what made him so much more beautiful than his physical presence.”
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