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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2026.

Mercy should shape every Muslim's conduct

Masjid An-Nur

“Allah is kind to the person who is kind to others.”

The khateeb, at 33:23

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Islam and the Prophet Muhammad embody mercy for all humanity, so Muslims should practice justice, kindness, forgiveness, and respectful civic conduct toward everyone.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad are presented as a mercy for all humanity.
  2. Listeners are urged to read the Qur'an and learn the Prophet's life before judging Islam.
  3. Islamic faith is tied to justice, kindness, mercy, forgiveness, and respect toward non-Muslims.
  4. Hadith and the story of the harmed cat extend kindness to everyday conduct and animals.
  5. Muslims are called to convey Islam's message and be active, good, and respectful members of society.
Try this week
Read the Qur'an and study the Prophet's life and conduct.
Treat Muslims and non-Muslims with justice, mercy, kindness, and respect.
Reflect honestly on whether your interactions are gentle and compassionate.
Treat animals with love and mercy.
Share Islam's message through conduct and participate as an active, good, and respectful member of society.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to argue that unkindness toward others results in deprivation of Allah's kindness.
Jami` at-TirmidhiUsed to reinforce that hard-heartedness distances a person from mercy and kindness attracts divine kindness.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“It is not only for specific people because He is the Lord of everyone.”
Masjid An-Nur · Norman, OK
Play from 14:40
“By forgiving all of them and declaring a general amnesty, a general amnesty.”
Masjid An-Nur · Norman, OK
Play from 25:54
“Allah is kind to the person who is kind to others.”
Masjid An-Nur · Norman, OK
Play from 33:23
“To be an active member of this society. A good and respectful member of this society.”
Masjid An-Nur · Norman, OK
Play from 38:00
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that mercy, kindness, and justice belong in our everyday lives. The khateeb said we should treat everyone fairly and compassionately, including people who are not Muslim. He encouraged learning about the Prophet Muhammad’s life and recalled his forgiveness toward former enemies when he entered Mecca. He asked us to look honestly at whether we are gentle and kind, rather than simply knowing these teachings. Our care should extend even to animals, and we can help convey Islam’s message by being good, respectful members of society.

  1. What is one way you could show kindness to someone outside your usual circle this week?
  2. When you feel impatient, what helps you speak gently?
  3. How could our family show more care for animals?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Norman, Masjid An-Nur420 E Lindsey St, Norman, OK 73069Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:30 PM · Iqamah 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid An-Nur8 khutbahs
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