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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 23, 2026.

Help others even when they oppose you

Al-Khoei

“He offered them water and he offered them whatever they need.”

The khateeb, at 35:36

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In one sentence

Loving and following Ahl al-Bayt, especially Imam Husayn, means carrying the Prophet’s mission through generous service to others and good deeds for the Hereafter.

The khutbah in 4 steps

  1. Defends the inclusion of Imam Husayn and the Imams among the Prophet’s family.
  2. Teaches that believers should help others generously, like rain, regardless of whether they seem deserving.
  3. Illustrates this principle through Imam Husayn offering water to al-Hurr and his forces.
  4. Closes by urging good deeds for happiness in the Hereafter and offering prayers.
Try this week
Teach the younger generation about Ahl al-Bayt and their example.
Help anyone in need whenever the opportunity arises, whether or not they seem deserving.
Offer basic assistance even when someone has shown hostility.
Do good deeds now in pursuit of happiness in the Hereafter.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 103Used to frame human loss and salvation through faith, righteous deeds, truth, and patience.
Quran 33:33Used to discuss the purification and identity of Ahl al-Bayt.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“whenever you get the chance to help anybody whether he deserve it or not you have to do it and you have to be look like a rain”
Al-Khoei · Jamaica, NY
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“he offered them water and he offered them whatever they need even they show their animosity to Imam Hussain”
Al-Khoei · Jamaica, NY
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb spoke about loving Ahlul Bayt, the Prophet Muhammad’s family, and helping the next generation understand that connection. He explained Imam Hussain’s close connection to the Prophet through his service to the Prophet’s message. He shared a teaching that kindness should be like rain, reaching people without first deciding whether they deserve it. He described Imam Hussain putting this into practice by giving water to Al Hur’s group and their horses despite their hostility. He also encouraged us to do good in this life with happiness in the hereafter in mind.

  1. What could kindness that spreads like rain look like at school or at home?
  2. What do you learn from Imam Hussain giving water to people who opposed him?
  3. What good deed could our family do together this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Imam Al-Khoei Islamic Center89-89 Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica, NY 11435ArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Khoei20 khutbahs
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