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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 13, 2026.

Good character shows the beauty of Islam

OBKIC · Abdullahi Jaranow

“If we're always talking about Islam but we don't treat them well, they will not want anything to do with Islam.”

The khateeb, at 15:25

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In one sentence

True success comes from Allah's pleasure, and cultivating Prophetic character through heart purification, sincere worship, and receptive relationships is central to achieving it.

The khutbah in 4 steps

  1. Taqwa and Allah's pleasure define true success.
  2. Good character strengthens relationships and represents Islam to others.
  3. Character begins with purifying the heart from arrogance and jealousy.
  4. Worship, Prophetic example, wise mentorship, and honest feedback help reform character.
Try this week
Practice Prophetic gentleness and forbearance when others are annoying, mistaken, or inappropriate.
Purify the heart through sincere worship and adherence to the Prophet's example.
Seek mentorship from elders, scholars, and people of wisdom rather than relying only on peers.
Ask family, coworkers, relatives, and even critics for honest feedback.
Identify personal character flaws and deliberately work on them.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 33:70-71Used to explain taqwa, truthful speech, corrected deeds, and forgiveness.
Quran 68:4Used to establish the Prophet's sublime character.
Quran 33:21Used to present the Prophet as the perfect example.
Quran 3:159Used to show that harshness and hard-heartedness drive people away.
Quran 91:9-10Used to emphasize purification of the heart.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“if we're always talking about Islam but we don't treat them well they will not want anything to do with Islam”
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“the heaviest thing on the day on the scales of Yomal Qiyamah is good character”
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Play from 18:07
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that good character is a central part of following the Prophet and seeking Allah's pleasure. He shared how the Prophet gently taught a man who behaved inappropriately in the masjid, showing us how to correct mistakes with patience and care. Our words and actions affect our relationships and how others receive what we teach about Islam. Growing in good character begins with caring for our hearts through sincere worship, following the Prophet's example, and learning from wise elders and scholars. Every one of us has room to grow, and listening carefully to feedback from the people around us can help us see where to begin.

  1. How could you gently help someone who makes a mistake at school or at home?
  2. What could you do to help someone in our family feel listened to?
  3. Who is a wise older person you would like to learn from, and what would you ask them?
Where it was given

The masjid

Omar Bin Al-Khattab Islamic Center12622 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178KhateebAbdullahi JaranowMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at OBKIC106 khutbahs
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