Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 4, 2026.
True honor comes from Islam
Darul Uloom · Saad
“As Muslims, izzah is found through Al-Islam.”
In one sentence
True honor and dignity (izzah) belong only to Allah, His Messenger, and the believers, so Muslims must root their pride in Islam rather than in worldly idols such as sports teams, celebrities, flags, or social status.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Khutbah opening and the definition of taqwa; posing the question of who one wants to be raised with on the Day of Judgment
- Pre-Islamic Quraysh and their idol Al-Uzza: the linguistic link between the idol's name and the human desire for honor, strength, and dignity
- Islam's dismantling of false sources of honor: Allah declares that izzah belongs to Him, His Messenger, and the believers, not to idols or tribal prominence
- Distinguishing true izzah (from Allah) from ta'azzuz (false pride and arrogance)
- Application to modern life and the World Cup: sports fandom can become a hidden source of false pride and arrogance, while knowledge of the Prophet is neglected
- The solution: love for the Prophet and extra sujood draw one near to him on the Day of Judgment
- Conclusion: the concept of Al-Uzza still lives in worldly attachments; real izzah is for Allah, His Messenger, and the believers, and Muslims must support the deen and its institutions
Try this week
Audit where your sense of honor and pride actually comes from, bank balance, clothing, social status, car, team, flag, or Islam
Stop letting sports victories turn into arrogance, insults, or fights against other fans
Learn more about the life, appearance, family, and character of the Prophet Muhammad than about athletes and teams
Increase sujood and prayer to draw closer to the Prophet on the Day of Judgment
Support the deen by backing du'at and those establishing masajid and Islamic schools
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 53Used to show the Quraysh revered and sought honor through the idols Al-Lat and Al-Uzza
Quran 63:8Used to refute Abdullah ibn Ubayy and assert that honor, dignity, and respect belong to Allah, His Messenger, and the believers
Musnad AhmadWeak narration cited to warn that whoever seeks honor through other people will be disgraced by Allah
Surah 105Recited during the closing prayer
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“As Muslims, izzah is found through Al-Islam. Through Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala. Through the messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam.”
“Al-Uzza is gone, the physical idol is gone, but the concept is still alive. That who are you or what is it that thing that you're gaining your honor through?”
Where it was given
The masjid
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