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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 5, 2025.

The best believers build character and prepare for death

Masjid MAW Camden

“The best of the believers are those who have the best character.”

The khateeb, at 6:05

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In one sentence

The khutbah teaches that the best and wisest believers combine excellent character with frequent remembrance of death and preparation for the hereafter.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces hadith defining the best believers by character and the wisest by remembering death.
  2. Explains that good character strengthens iman, weighs heavily on the scales, and earns closeness to the Prophet and a home in Jannah.
  3. Emphasizes that death is unavoidable and worldly wealth is not true success.
  4. Uses Quranic reminders and examples of early Muslims to stress accountability and preparation.
  5. Concludes by urging listeners to remember death often and worship until it arrives.
Try this week
Study the Prophet's Sunnah, including Riyadh al-Saliheen, to cultivate good character.
Practice truthfulness, trustworthiness, gentleness, forgiveness, generosity, modesty, and kindness toward neighbors.
Remember death often and assess whether your deeds prepare you for the hereafter.
Worship Allah consistently until death and prioritize Jannah over worldly status and wealth.
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In the khateeb's words

“The best of those, the best of the believers are those who have the best character.”
Masjid MAW Camden · Camden, NJ
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“You want your house in this dunya? Or you want a house in jannah?”
Masjid MAW Camden · Camden, NJ
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“The reason why we are here is to work towards our home in the hereafter.”
Masjid MAW Camden · Camden, NJ
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Masjid Muhammad bin Abdul-Wahhab1032 Spruce St, Camden, NJ 08103ArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid MAW Camden7 khutbahs
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