17:38 Wallahi being humble…18:31 One of the best ways…18:31 One of the best ways…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 31, 2025.

True honor comes through humility

ICNE Sharon

“One of the best ways to be thankful to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is generally to be humble.”

The khateeb, at 18:31

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In one sentence

True honor and spiritual success come from taqwa expressed through humility and good character, so believers should guard their friendships, speech, service, and treatment of others against arrogance.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Contrasts worldly money and strength with honor through taqwa.
  2. Uses Fir'aun and Haman to show how ego and companions reinforce arrogance.
  3. Presents Surah al-Furqan's servants of the Most Merciful as humble, peaceful believers.
  4. Connects gratitude to humility, good character, careful speech, apology, and respectful interaction.
  5. Closes with prayers, community announcements, fundraisers, and a coat donation drive.
Try this week
Choose friends who encourage humility and closeness to Allah.
Respond to ignorant arguments peacefully instead of fighting or looking down on others.
Apologize when your words hurt or break someone.
Help with household chores as an expression of humility.
Attend the QLC fundraising tomorrow at 5:30.
Join the Sunday Gaza fundraiser in Brockton.
Donate a new or used coat or jacket, or give a donation at the door.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 49Honor is measured by taqwa rather than worldly status.
Surah 25The servants of the Most Merciful begin with humility and peaceful responses.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Wallahi being humble by itself Can be enough da'wah for non-believers to pull them to their deen”
ICNE Sharon · Sharon, MA
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“One of the best ways to be thankful to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala Is generally to be humble And the best recipe To have everything taken away from you Is being arrogant”
ICNE Sharon · Sharon, MA
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“One of the best ways of a man to show humbleness in his house That he helps with the chores in the house”
ICNE Sharon · Sharon, MA
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

This khutbah teaches that real honor comes from taqwa, being mindful and close to Allah, not money, strength, or status. The speaker warns that pride grows through bad influences, while good friends help us stay humble. He points to the believers in Surah al-Furqan and to the Prophet's example: speak peacefully, treat people well, apologize when our words hurt, and help at home. He also reminded the community to pray for people suffering in Gaza and Sudan, support local causes, and give needed coats.

  1. Who helps you become more humble, kind, or closer to Allah?
  2. What is one chore or kind action you can do this week without being asked?
  3. When someone argues with you, what could saying “peace” look like?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of New England, Sharon74 Chase Drive, Sharon, MA 02067Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICNE Sharon22 khutbahs
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