Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, May 1, 2026.
Justice must begin at home
“Allah didn't reveal Islam so that it could be impressive in public and oppressive in private.”
In one sentence
True Islamic character begins with justice as a minimum, grows through ihsan, and must first become real in private family life before extending to society.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Thanks Allah for the blessing of gathering for Jumu'ah and belonging to the wider Muslim community.
- Uses Quran verse 90 as a framework of justice, excellence, family care, and avoiding wrongdoing and oppression.
- Defines justice as the minimum standard in speech, business, worship, marriage, and parenting.
- Contrasts basic justice with ihsan, adding sincerity, beauty, and compassionate care.
- Warns that repeated wrongdoing, arrogance, and abuse of power damage individuals, homes, and society.
Try this week
Examine private habits and remember that Allah is always watching.
Treat spouses, children, and others with fairness, sincerity, beauty, and care.
Ensure immediate family members' basic needs are met before giving extensively elsewhere.
Call relatives weekly or a few times each month.
Set aside ego and take steps to rebuild strained family relationships.
Model the conduct you want children to carry into society.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Allah didn't reveal islam so that it could be impressive in public and oppressive in private because you don't want to be someone who everyone says is amazing but your wife knows otherwise your children know otherwise”
“giving to relatives is more than just giving money giving their time calling them regularly it doesn't have to be every day”
“when you're amazing with your family it naturally releases into the society when they see you acting wonderfully with your children and your children start to follow that”
Where it was given
The masjid
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