Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 31, 2026.
True worship should make us care
“If we help people, we should help them.”
In one sentence
True worship should transform believers into humble, compassionate people who care for others, rather than leaving them arrogant, hard-hearted, or indifferent.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Reviews worship's effects: righteousness, inner peace, and empathy.
- Uses Surah al-Ma'oon to connect inattentive prayer with neglect of orphans and the poor.
- Explains presence in salah through supplications between the two prostrations.
- Connects receiving Allah's forgiveness and mercy with forgiving and showing compassion to others.
- Applies the same lesson to zakah, fasting, and Hajj through sincere generosity, empathy, and humility.
- Concludes by warning against judging people by appearances and calling for genuine care.
Try this week
Be fully present in salah with your body, mind, and heart.
Make the supplication between the two prostrations, asking for forgiveness, mercy, guidance, and provision.
Forgive others while seeking Allah's forgiveness.
Help orphans, poor people, and anyone who needs care, or encourage capable people to help.
Give charity sincerely without reminding recipients of favors or hurting them.
Avoid judging people by appearance; spend time interacting with them to know their character.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 107Shows that inattentive prayer is exposed by neglecting orphans and failing to encourage care for the poor.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“If we help people, we should help them. Willingly. Sincerely for the pleasure of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“Fasting should teach us to care for others. It is not the primary goal of fasting. The primary goal of fasting is to gain taqwa.”
“When you look at a person. What you see. Is far less. And far less important. Than what you do not see.”
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