5:49 Control your tongue.…9:27 Let my home be…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2026.

True success begins with self-control

ICI · Muntasir Zaman

“Be in control of your emotions.”

The khateeb, at 5:49

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In one sentence

True success comes from controlling the tongue, finding protection and contentment at home, and returning to Allah with sincere remorse after sin.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reframes success as goodness in both worldly life and the afterlife.
  2. Introduces the Prophet’s three-part answer to the question of how to succeed.
  3. Explains controlling speech, emotions, and phone use to avoid harming others.
  4. Interprets home sufficiency as protection from temptation and contentment with one’s blessings.
  5. Uses examples of the Sahabah to show that leaving home for righteous purposes can require sacrifice.
  6. Concludes with repentance, remorse, forgiveness, and a practical recap of the three principles.
Try this week
Pause and control the tongue before speaking about others; avoid backbiting, cursing, and slander.
Regulate anger and be mindful of how words affect family, friends, and others.
Use the phone and media carefully, limiting exposure to spiritually harmful content.
Make home a sanctuary and be content with one’s home, family, work, and wealth.
Leave home for beneficial purposes, such as learning, serving, or spreading good.
When sin occurs, feel remorse, ask Allah for forgiveness, and seek forgiveness from people harmed.
Sources the khateeb cited
Jami` at-TirmidhiPresented the Prophet’s three instructions: control the tongue, let the home suffice, and cry over sin.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Control your tongue. Be in control of your emotions. Regulate your temper.”
ICI · Irving, TX
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“Let my home be sufficient for me. Let my children be sufficient for me. Let my wealth be sufficient for me.”
ICI · Irving, TX
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that success includes goodness in this life and in the life to come. The khateeb shared three pieces of the Prophet’s advice: control your tongue, let your home be sufficient for you, and feel remorse for your mistakes before Allah. Our words matter, whether we speak them aloud or send them on a phone, and even a simple greeting can brighten someone’s day. Making home a sanctuary means protecting our faith and appreciating what Allah has given us, while still going out for good purposes. We will all make mistakes, but we can keep returning to Allah with sincere regret and ask for His forgiveness.

  1. What kind words could you say to someone tomorrow to brighten their day?
  2. What is something about our home or family that you feel grateful for?
  3. What could help you turn back to Allah after making a mistake?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Irving2555 N Esters Rd, Irving, TX 75062Jumu'ah First khutbah 2:00 PM, salah 2:25 PM · second khutbah 3:15 PM, salah 3:40 PMKhateebMuntasir ZamanMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICI95 khutbahs
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