1:26 You want mercy from…2:38 You hold on to Allah…7:59 They share ideas…
The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 27, 2026.

Follow the Prophet’s example of mercy

YIC · Adamu Souleman Morlah

“Show mercy to your fellow men and women, Muslims as well as non-Muslims.”

The khateeb, at 1:26

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In one sentence

Muslims should follow Prophet Muhammad’s example of mercy and character by trusting Allah, caring for others, nurturing children’s faith, supporting the community, and avoiding needless interference.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Invokes Quranic guidance against saying what one does not do and calls for mercy, respect, and care.
  2. Recalls the Prophet’s struggles and forgiveness, urging believers not to give up on Allah.
  3. Emphasizes children and grandchildren as the future carriers of the Muslim community’s work.
  4. Calls for prayers for the sick, deceased parents, and living parents.
  5. Urges families to bring children to weekend classes or madrasa to learn the deen and build faith-supporting friendships.
  6. Requests sadaqa for carpet cleaning and masjid rent.
  7. Uses a hadith about avoiding irrelevant matters to discuss war, nuclear weapons, and the pursuit of peace.
Try this week
Show mercy, respect, and care to Muslims and non-Muslims.
Hold onto Allah and do not give up during struggles.
Pray for yourself, sick community members, and deceased and living parents.
Bring children to weekend classes, madrasa, or another Islamic institution.
Give sadaqa toward carpet cleaning and keeping the masjid open, if able.
Avoid involving yourself in matters that do not concern you.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You want mercy from Allah Show mercy to your fellow men and women Muslims as well as non-Muslims That's what Islam teaches”
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Play from 1:26
“You hold on to Allah Allah will hold on to you You don't hold on to Allah Allah will not hold on to you”
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Play from 2:38
“They share ideas According to sunnah And they encourage Each other To stay with the deen Alhamdulillah”
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Play from 7:59
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us to match our words with our actions by loving, respecting, and caring for one another. He pointed to the Prophet Muhammad’s forgiveness and urged us to show mercy to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. He encouraged us to hold on to Allah through struggles and to pray for people who are sick, parents who are living, and those who have died. He explained that bringing children to the masjid helps them learn their faith and build friendships that can support them for years. He also invited the community to help keep the masjid clean and open, while acknowledging that not everyone can give.

  1. What is one way you could turn a kind intention into an action this week?
  2. Who could we remember in our family’s duas tonight?
  3. How could you help a friend feel welcome at the masjid?
Where it was given

The masjid

Yonkers Islamic Center100 Riverdale Ave Apartment 1A, Yonkers, NY 10701Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebAdamu Souleman MorlahMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at YIC138 khutbahs
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