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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 13, 2026.

Honor Allah's house through how we serve

Masjid Ul Haqq

“It takes looking within and desiring to bring about something greater than yourself.”

The khateeb, at 13:03

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In one sentence

Because the masjid reveals and shapes a community's character, Muslims must honor it through obedience, respectful conduct, service, accountability, and welcoming care for every person.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Mourns two elder teachers and frames their deaths as a loss of access to wisdom and exemplary character.
  2. Argues that Ramadan's gains require sacrifice, self-examination, and sustained character development.
  3. Teaches that the masjid is Allah's house, not a hangout, and calls for focused worship and proper adab.
  4. Lists practical masjid etiquette involving clothing, cleanliness, greetings, phones, attentiveness, order, and service.
  5. Urges humility toward sinners and newcomers, collective service to the needy, and honest engagement with community problems.
  6. Concludes with community governance, upcoming programs, fundraising, classes, and funeral prayer for the deceased teachers.
Try this week
Enter Jumu'ah with a focused mind and put away commercial and phone distractions.
Wear clean, presentable clothing and smell your best when coming to the masjid.
Greet people well, face the khatib, sit upright, listen, and avoid loud recitation, videos, recording, or private conversations.
Volunteer for chores, answer community calls and messages, help newcomers and vulnerable people, and serve the needy.
Attend the announced classes and seminars, support the sisters' conference, donate at the fundraiser if able, and join the funeral prayer.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“It takes hard work. It takes looking within and desiring to bring about something greater than yourself.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 13:03
“This is the house of Allah. Na'am. Allah is control over this. But this edifice is governed by laws.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
Play from 17:44
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For the dinner table

The khateeb remembered two beloved teachers who had passed away and the wisdom, care, and good character they shared with others. He reminded us that becoming better people after Ramadan takes sincere effort and honest reflection. At the masjid, we can show respect by paying attention, putting away distractions, coming clean and presentable, and considering other people's needs. He urged adults to treat young people with kindness and help them feel that they belong. He also said that people with struggles and shortcomings are welcome, and called on all of us to serve others and help build a caring, respectful community.

  1. How could we help someone your age feel welcome at the masjid?
  2. What could our family do to help others the next time we visit the masjid?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ul Haqq514 Islamic Way, Baltimore, MD 21217Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:15 PM; iqamah 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Ul Haqq48 khutbahs
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