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

True strength means mastering anger

Al-Sabereen

“Do not make your home a place where people walk on eggshells because they fear your temper.”

The khateeb, at 23:42

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In one sentence

True strength is restraining anger for Allah through self-control, refuge, silence, forgiveness, and practical de-escalation so that families and relationships are protected.

The khutbah in 4 steps

  1. Anger is a natural emotion, but patience and forbearance help believers restrain it.
  2. The Quran praises controlling anger, forgiveness, and seeking refuge from Satan.
  3. Believers should guard their tongues, pause, change position, and make wudu when angry.
  4. The khutbah closes by urging homes of mercy, patience, and kindness, followed by supplication.
Try this week
Seek refuge in Allah and say “Auzubillah min shaitan al-rajim” when anger rises.
Stay silent and pause before sending texts, emails, posts, or replies.
Change position: sit if standing, or lie down if sitting.
Step away and make wudu, washing the face and hands.
Guard the tongue, choose kind words, and forgive instead of retaliating.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Links controlling anger with charity, pardon, and Allah’s love.
Surah 25Describes responding peacefully when foolish people speak harshly.
Surah 17Commands believers to speak what is best to prevent discord.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Islam does not condemn the feeling of anger. Anger is a natural human emotion.”
Al-Sabereen · Harrisburg, PA
Play from 5:16
“Because preserving your heart is more important than winning an argument.”
Al-Sabereen · Harrisburg, PA
Play from 13:26
“Not revenge when you have power. Forgiveness when you have power.”
Al-Sabereen · Harrisburg, PA
Play from 15:54
“Do not make your home a place where people walk on eggshells because they fear your temper. Make your home a place of mercy, a place of patience, a place of kindness.”
Al-Sabereen · Harrisburg, PA
Play from 23:42
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Sabereen1403 S Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17104Jumu'ah First Athan 12:15 PM, Iqamah 12:35 PM · second Athan 1:15 PM, Iqamah 1:35 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Sabereen56 khutbahs
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