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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 11, 2026.

Gentleness can transform hearts

ICC Tempe

“The believer is always seeking Allah in every wakeful moment.”

The khateeb, at 10:38

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In one sentence

Believers should continually turn to Allah through istighfar and embody the Prophet’s gentle, welcoming mercy, especially with youth, mosque newcomers, and non-Muslims.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. The khutbah opens with taqwa and presents istighfar as an overlooked Sunnah, especially around Eid.
  2. Daily shukr, sabr, and istighfar are described as habits that purify the heart and protect against sin and heedlessness.
  3. The story of Nuh connects seeking forgiveness with rain, provision, and a broader understanding of rizq beyond money.
  4. The speaker prays for forgiveness, Quranic healing, and relief for suffering communities.
  5. The second khutbah turns to prophetic gentleness, emphasizing mercy toward people who reject or harm us.
  6. Examples involving children and youth show how empathy, patience, and encouragement can transform hearts.
  7. The same principle is applied to welcoming mosque newcomers, correcting mistakes gently, and treating non-Muslims with generosity.
Try this week
Increase istighfar throughout the day, especially before bed and during ordinary activities.
Remember Allah outside the five daily prayers and recognize forms of rizq beyond money.
Use gentleness, empathy, encouragement, and good timing when guiding children and youth.
Welcome unfamiliar people at the masjid by introducing yourself, conversing, and inviting them to eat.
Correct mosque mistakes calmly while preserving relationships and turning incidents into teaching opportunities.
Treat non-Muslims with generosity, warmth, and hospitality.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“There's no break for the believer. The believer is always seeking Allah in every wakeful moment.”
ICC Tempe · Tempe, AZ
Play from 10:38
“What good is gold and silver if there's no food to buy? The most basic form of wealth is food to eat.”
ICC Tempe · Tempe, AZ
Play from 22:29
“we will respond with what? Generosity, warmth, hospitality because we are here as healers.”
ICC Tempe · Tempe, AZ
Play from 102:00
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that turning back to Allah through istighfar should be part of every day, not only a response to a crisis or special season. Rizq is broader than money: health, good relationships, stable work, and peace of mind are also gifts. The Prophet Muhammad modeled gentleness, choosing to heal hearts instead of answering rejection with bitterness. We are asked to be patient with children, warm toward newcomers, calm when correcting mistakes, and generous with neighbors and non-Muslims. When we act this way, our homes and masjids can become places where people feel valued and closer to Allah.

  1. When during your day could you remember Allah or say istighfar?
  2. What blessings besides money count as rizq in our family?
  3. How can we make someone new feel welcome at the masjid?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Center of Tempe131 E 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281Jumu'ah 12:30 to 1:00 PM · 1:30 to 2:00 PM · 2:40 to 3:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICC Tempe52 khutbahs
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